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The original diet for diabetes was cabbage water and whisky!

I am into my 5th week of LCHF and am finding it very good. Only one problem. Had to buy new knickers. Mine kept falling down!

Most people get anxious when first diagnosed. Just learn all you can and you have made a great start by joining this forum. You will get plenty of advice and help. Try not to panic. It does get easier. Take care.

Happens to me quite a lot. Cn be very frustrating at times. Eating 1 piece of 90% chocolate with coffee about an hour before bedtime helps me but probably not everyone

Have you had a look at the low carb programme. It's definitely worth a look. I personally do not think that meal replacement drinks are the answer having tried them with no success. I have lost about 10 pounds in 5 week on low carb and not feeling at all hungry. My BS has come down from 8'sin...

I have had quite a severe one for me. In the shower! Fortunately I recognise the signs of one coming but it is scary. I was 2.8! I always feel tired and want to sleep for about 24 hours after that. Glad your hubby was there to help.

I regularly get the eye test without the drops so it is possible. I only have very slight changes to my eyes and that's after 26 years. I always take sunglasses with me just in case as I couldn't even read the number on the bus the first time after getting drops in!

I think it depends a lot on your GP and your local NHS. Try Amazon or even eBay. Best of luck

I was originally given 8mm needles but my DN changed them to 6mm which I find much more comfortable

I had a frozen boulder after a very minor car accident. Didn't get any physio or pin killers at that time. Now after 10 years have been left with "age related muscular degeneration " I did request physio and got a great deal of help. Think you should ask to try that alternatively the Nhs site...

I use 6 mm needles and it does sometimes draw a little spot of blood but the key is not to hesitate and rotate your injection sites. It doesn't always have to be your tummy. There will be pleat of information on the internet and especially on this site. BTW " spare tyres" are good places to...

Sounds like you should be concerned, I would try to get an appointment sooner but in the meantime you will get loads of help here on the forum. The low carb diet may be a place to start. Good luck.

I am type 2 and used to get 200 every 28 days which was adequate but I used the contour next which I found excellent. Then health board ( Lanarkshire) said they were too expensive and gave me a true you meter. It's rubbish doesn't allow me to add insulin or carbs, adjust whether before or after...

I couldn't put up with the constant thrush either and unfortunately it made no difference to my weight anyway. Doing better on the LC HF.

I no longer have a physical cycle, I am in my 60's now but I think it is still there in my mind. About every 4/5 weeks have a terrible craving for chocolate. Don't give in now but if absolutely necessary I have 1 square of 100% choc. I will stick with it though and just stare daggers at my other...

Thanks Avocado sevenfold. I am trying and will keep on trying.

Not having the same problem thank goodness. Several diabetics in my family. My husband started LCHF to help me stick to it. After 3 weeks only one problem he has lost 12 pounds and I have lost about 3.5! Feeling slightly miffed.

I have exactly the same problem. Started the 2nd week in January and lost 3.5 kilos. Seem to have put on 2 kilos this last week. The worst thing is my husband who is not diabetic decided to eat same as me but with slightly more carbs because he has a physical job. He has lost 12pounds!!! Feeling...

Try medical travel compared. Was a lot cheaper for us. T2 diabetes, heart murmur, HBP, Cholesterol for us both and a few more.

Done. Hope it helps