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Hi, as a carb counting diabetic finding recipes and even products off the shelf is not difficult but add on kidney disease and it becomes harder. Can anyone point me in a direction to find some. Have many diabetic recipes though searching the net and kidney disease sites, finding the...

Thank you Ellie, was entering my profile from the wrong direction!

What calculation did you use to take 120 units a day, is it based on your weight (see used often in US) or advised by your health team? I take 10 units of Lantus at 6pm each day and carb count taking 1 unit of rapid acting NovaRapid per 10g of carbs, so varies but average of 30 units per day...

Hi All I am getting close to 70, about 20 years ago diagnosed as diabetic, but did not fit the 'T2 profile'. Tried all tablets, none worked so it was insulin. They thought perhaps I was a 1.5? Sugar levels were around 12 or more. Move on to December 2021, tested positive for COVID (last thing...

Thank you Fearless, yes it is the quinine tonic water (only one brand I have found contains correct amount and of course slimline). Also I remember we should try and drink 2 litres of water a day. GP said I had neuropathy, managed to reverse by B12. Shall up the water intake... thanks again

Hi Trying to find an answer online but so far no joy! For a long time now I get very painful upper thigh, toes and hands with fingers wanting to distort and lock. Tried various variations of my insulin regime timings and I think it is caused with the Humalog I take? Has anyone else had the...

It has been some time since this post, but of course it is a progressive illness, so on insulin, now changed to Lantus & Humalog from Humalog mix. Called iddt and they want my insulin. Good to know it may help prolong the life of someone less fortunate.

If you are taking any tablets, like Gliclazide that can cause hypos you do have to inform DVLA. I am on insulin and you get a 3 year licence but big issue you have to test every 2 hours driving and must be over 5.5 or take action to raise to 5.5 or over and wait 45 minutes. I have mentioned in...

I am off shortly on holiday and will not use a toilet to inject, would not in the UK let alone some locations overseas. I can understand if using a 'conventional' needle in public (I have a needle phobia and can't watch even on TV). Presume it is a pen? I have managed to test and inject at a...

I, like many are fine with meds but when I increased to 2grams a day there was a slight 'upset', make sure you are on SR version, by default you begin on standard metformin as SR is twice the price.

As a T2 or perhaps 1.5? But on insulin, I have managed to find other areas within a restaurant (in the UK) but shall see when I go to Spain next year. I refuse to use a toilet, even at work, the number of men who don't wash their hands. I do it at my desk and asked those nearby if they minded...

I agree with IJP66, I informed my employers when I started on insulin and first aiders on my floor (sent them the web link to this website page 'on treating hypos'). Many people don't because they feel it could harm their promotion prospects but if something happened and you hurt yourself or...

Yes, the orange bar is, but the one with orange 'bits' has less sugar added than the absolute black. I think it is a new addition to the range. Absolute Black 100%, I like but is a bit bitter for many. Has 8g of carbs for the whole bar with sugar at <0.5g. The bar with orange bits has sugar...

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Has anyone tried Montezuma's British chocolate? It is very dark 'ABSOLUTE BLACK', try the one that is WITH ORANGE & COCOA NIBS. It is £2.50 in Sainsbury's for a 100g bar but I get no raised levels or spikes due to very low carb and sugar content. Per 100g - Fat 54g, Carbs 8g, Sugar 0.3g and...

At my annual check-up yesterday I was told another diabetic lost their licence from not testing last week, they were involved in an accident (not their fault), but the police requested their monitor to see when they had tested. When you complete the form, you agree to check 2 hours prior to...

I have a similar problem, I was moved from tablets to insulin (Humalog mix25) in February as tablets not working and it was considered I was a LADA 1.5. Apart from gaining 2 stone in weight with insulin my levels are not consistent. I do carb count and Monday to Friday I have the same breakfast...

Hi Diamonds, Can be a problem with our summer (makes a change), instructions say should keep under 30˚c. But I use a Frio pouch generaly and when very hot weather, a 12v small fridge that can plug in your car on long journeys. Though my insulin pen that is in use should be left out of the...

I think it is, just got a quote from Vitality for 80k life term, type 2 (not said on insulin yet), non-smoker, £119.44 per month…

Hi Brian42, I recently had to do the same – returned licence exchanged for 3 year version with restrictions as you, due to the move to insulin. I contacted my insurance company and there was no surcharge, they said it is noted on file, I did question why no extra premium and they said our...