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Hi all - are these products beneficial to our diet ? Had two slices of gluten free bread and 2 hours later my BG is high - annoying

Heat pads are not recommended for diabetics

I'm now on preventative antibiotics- the last infection I had was particularly nasty and had very strong antibiotics- yes being diabetic causes more water infections especially if you're already prone to them . None of the old wives tales work either, just get a prescription as soon as you...

1 - yes 2 - yes 3 - yes 4 - yes 5 - no 6 - yes 7 - no 8 - NO 9 - yes but had no response 10 - no 11 - yes but not this year 12 - don't know already had op cancelled due to T2 diagnosis 13- all ok in that department 14 - don't smoke 15 - N/A 75 % then

I disagree - whilst we are now lucky to have the internet to do our research we should not have to do it . What about people who have learning difficulties? The support should be out there for all .

Hey be nice people we are all fighting the same battle !

I'm struggling with my feet too - I also have carpal Tunnel- which seems worse lately . .. and so the list grows

Hi everyone - just over a week since my T2 ( yes getting the hang of the slang now ) diagnosis . Been an emotional week with a lot of tears , guilt , stress etc etc . The medication seems to be helping and following a low carb diet - most of the time ! However... where is the support from my...

I was recently diagnosed and my vision has been awful ! I had an eye check two weeks ago and was advised to wait for new specs also but I chose to have them as I was struggling. If my sight improves then I will just have a retest . The optician was happy with my decision. As you have your...

Ah some useful replies Thankyou all

Could some one please explain how a low carb diet , where I'm eating cream , cheese and eggs etc can help with my cholesterol levels ? I'm not having a good day today feel so confused with it all ☹️

What also confuses me is a low carb diet where I'm having cheese and cream etc combined with trying to lower cholesterol How does that work ?!

I've cut out most carbs had a small jacket spud with my tea tonight . BS much improved on last week around 9 on getting up - 12 after food . Have eaten more today as I was hungry yesterday.

I have 20mg Artostatin - I'm pleased to see one positive reply - so Thankyou .

More confusion then

My GP prescribed me Antorvastatin 20mg along with my Metformin last week - I've only seen negative opinions on statins . Does anyone believe that they work ? My cholesterol was 7 .

Yep one slice nearly killed me on Sunday- ! Will avoid like the plague for time being

Yes I've reduced my carbs - I was only diagnosed last Friday

I have light evaporated milk too in my coffee thankfully doesn't affect by BG ! I tried cream but it's a bit sickly and bananas seem fine too - I've always enjoyed breakfast bacon and eggs always used to be special on a weekend so I guess that's now a bonus ha ha

I was tested for thyroid function same time as diabetes tests all ok on that department and I'm defo not depressed apart from the shock of the last few weeks . Think I had just burnt myself out tbh .