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If you find a miracle each body cure, please let me know! I do a lot of spinning and cycling and it works absolute wonders for me, particularly lower body and midrif. I also do body combat which is sort of an aerobics based martial art class (I love it) - it's great for the arms and shoulders...

I've never been offered anything like this but I don't honestly feel I need a formal care plan. I know what my target Hba1c, cholesterol, weight etc are and I don't feel I need to document these in this way. Informally, I discuss with my diabetes team whether I am trying to reduce any of my...

Yes, you drink beer. It will affect people differently so keep an eye on your sugars. Wine is my chosen poison and I sometimes find that my sugars drop after drinking it - just something to bear in mind. As other have pointed out, some drinks are higher in carbs than others so just make sure...

Hi hana, My BGs have been fine. I'm type 1 so I can easily adjust my insulin to suit. It's definitely not a diet for everyone - if there was such a thing as a one size fits all diet life would be so much easier! Detoxing is about getting rid of all junk that we tend to eat - processed food...

The extra weight could be muscle rather than fat so you may find that you gain a little bit of weight to start with. Might also be worth seeing a personal trainer if you are able to - they'll be able to suggest some variations on your workout to make sure you achieving your goals. You could also...

Fingers crossed - I'm off to a wedding in a few weeks and need to be able to fit into the dress that I've spent this month's mortgage payment on lol. My weight is normally pretty stable and my BMI never fluctuates far from the 22-23 mark. A few weeks of being inactive have really taken their...

Hi all, I know everybody is always looking for new ways to lose weight so I just thought I would share my experiences with you. I decided to give the juice detox diet a go. In a nutshell, you live off juices and smoothies for the first three days. Hard, but it helps your body to detox. I felt...

Seems so ironic that you now have to pay out hundreds of pounds to a dentist to fix issues that were caused by bad dentistry! I hope you get it sorted soon. The dental practice I used (I believe they are a national chain, happy to PM you details if it would help) were fantastic. I'm so happy...

Hi Iain, It seems to differ depEnding where you are in the UK. For me, I have an annual review and a mini check up each year. The annual review involves a fasting blood test (normally a week before), urine sample, check of the feet, retina screening (done separately). Minin check up is a...

Hi. I knocked one of mine out and chipped another after falling of a horse. I had the work done with absolutely no bother whatsoever. I had to fast for a few hours before and after and this was the only small area of concern but it wasn't a problem at all. Hope you get it sorted. One thing I...

Some fruits and high in natural sugar and, therefore, carbs. Similarly, starchy vegetables (potatoes, root vegetables) etc tend to be higher in carbs. I try and avoid the fruit and veg with really high carb content. If I do have then I will adjust my insulin accordingly. I don't find that diet...

Yep. Definitely me. I was diagnosed when I was seven. Didn't really understand the disease until I was a bit older. When I was 14 I realised that skipping injections meant I lost weight. Got into a viscious cycle and ended up weighing just six and a half stone and HBA1C in double figures. This...

Hi. I've been diabetic for over 20 years now an got my first letter about diabetic retinopathy aboout two years ago. Like you, it hadn't gotten worse but it hasn't improved either. As long as it's not getting worse I'm not too worried. My control has always been good (with the exception of a...

Apologies about the spelling. Wow one glass of wine clearly affects me LOL

I'm a type 1 and I do skip meals occasionally. I dot make a habit of it bur there are tines, like you said, where you just aren't hungry, don't feel like eating or whatever. As long as my sugars levels are under control I honestly don't see the harm in skipping a meal every now and then. Just...

Dawn, I have been there so many times - start off brilliantly and then hit a wall and just can't get past it. Couple of things that have helped me in the past... 1) shaking things up - try doing something new. Whether it's changing something with your diet or starting a new exercise. Often...

I hope they can prescribe you something. You must feel lousy with your sugars being that high. Let us know you get on.

Thankfully it's something that has never really Effected me. It is fairly common in diabetics though, particularly if your sugars aren't well controlled - something to do with changing the ph of your skin. You'll be able to get something for it from your doctor or possibly even the pharmacist...

Re: restricted bood flow to feet You need to stop smoking and make sure that your blood pressure, weight, cholesterol etc are all under control, if they're not already. Good luck! Xx

Great job on the wright loss so far. Not surprised you are fed up of the shakes. Are there any other brands you could try? They might have other flavours that are a bit more appetising? Or could you try replacing some of the shakes with fruit smoothies, for example (if you make your own you can...