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Yes i had a similar problem last year as was waiting for a reminder from my GP which never came so I now put it in my diary Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Go for Beef, Chicken or Prawns (whichever you prefer) with vegetables (sweet corn, mange tout, mushrooms or broccoli) and instead of rice have a portion of bean sprouts or bamboo shoots. Salt & pepper spare ribs is a good starter but avoid all sticky sweet sauces. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Its a lottery like many things in the NHS. Most practices are very loath to prescribe these to type2's because of cost although many will just say you don't need one. Suggest you try to emphasise the need to monitor your BS as part of your desire to take control of your condition...

Thanks everyone for all your ideas. I avoided barcadi as I thought it was distilled from sugar but other spirits are good ideas. Been on a cruise and had a real problem finding diet versions of mixers other than cola. Might try the soda water idea. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I am type2 and on Metformin and generally as a result of low carbing have my BS under control. Have virtually eliminated most alcoholic drinks from my diet except for an occasional glass of wine. A couple of times however when on holiday I have found it difficult to join in with friends when...

Frosty: Watch out for the yoghurt. I switched to 0% fat ones until another forum user suggested I look at the sugar content. It was very high so now cut it out of my diet. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

You need to persist with your diabetic nurse. I had many problems with Metformin but they all disappeared when I got the SR version. Ask specifically for Glucophage which worked for me. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I had all the same problems with Metformin and my GP insisted I continued with them as the side effects would improve in time. After 3 months I insisted he considered other treatments as it was making my life very unpleasant as the stomach upsets came suddenly without warning. He changed my...