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Hi All First BS was 7.3 little high for me. Then forget to take all my tablets as it was Bleep hour in morning and I was running for a bus, as brain pre-occupied with an outing of 11 people (with Mental Health difficulties) I was in charge of (first time ever) to a mainland Art Gallery. So will...

Hi I spoke to pre-payment prescription people yesterday I had to fill out a form which the gp then signs and sends to them. It then takes another four weeks on top to receive the certificate. So I'm guessing you should hear something in the next week or so. Which is why they back date it. I was...

Hi, Is there a reason why your GP is prepared to put you on insulin rather than metformin, for example do you have very high Blood sugars ? If your having side effects on the normal Metformin then I would suggest you ask to go onto slow release Metformin instead and maybe increase the dose...

Thanks for your kind words and encouragement. But to be honest a sense of achievement is something you rarely feel when your a depressive. But taking back control of my diet, no matter how temporary it might be, can only be a good thing. Maggie/Magpie

No one on here will judge you they just genuinely want to help. I've been where you are now many times over the last 12 years. It's so hard when you can see no other way forward and you feel everyone around you would be better off without you. Iv'e even got as far as writing my final letter to...

Hi June56 I have a binge eating disorder and depression so know how difficult it can be to regain control, mine is also linked with stress and then on top of everything else because of the depression the thoughts get in the way... as I ruminate a lot. As I had an emotional and stressful time in...

Hi The course they do here is the X-pert course but i have to admit I wasn't expecting there to be one either as I live on an Island. So was pleased there was, although apparently there is a waiting list for it. Iv'e asked to be put on the list as I believe the more knowledge you have can only...

Hi, I'm new to. Be careful driving, I looked it up the other day and if I remember correctly, if your on Insulin you need to report your driving to the DVLA and your insurers, or if found driving you could be fined heavily and if you have an accident then you may not be covered under insurance...

Hi Samm1956 and welcome. I'm new to. I've only been using this sight a few days but it's really supportive and helpful. I was pre-diabetic on metformin 500mg three times a day, then 2.5 weeks ago got the news that my Hba1c had gone up making me fully diabetic so they increased the Metformin to...

Yeah really pleased she was so up to date, thought like you I would get a negative response, the only thing she commemted on was I should change to butter and be a little careful on the amount of cream I use. She also praised me for joining this forum. So in comparison I was really lucky.

Hi Tim, That's brilliant well done. I saw the D nurse today, it went well, seems really knowledgeable about everything even LCHF diet. Being referred for the X-pert course; seems to be the only one they do here; also for eye scan and podiatry clinic. Also lost 4lb's so that's 11lb's in last 4...

Ok, thank you

Hiya, Whats the rules on being able to drive if your a type 2 diabetic on Metformin. Do I have to info the DVLA in U.K I've tried looking it up on DVLA website but didn't find it very clear, does anyone know? Maggie/Magpie

Hi, I guess if the nurse dosen't know about LCHF diet I might have to try and educate her at some point especially if I take if up myself perminately and as I learn more about it. But your right i'm going to take Baby steps and build up to things gradually. It just feels like there is a lot to...

Hi I've cut out any additional sugar like those found in puddings etc already. I'm now concentrating on portion sizes and getting them right. Next week I think I'm going to concentrate on halfing carbohydrates and see what happens with that. I get weighed tomorrow and visit the diabetic nurse...

It's good to hear there's hope at the end of the tunnel because it certainly doesn't feel like it at times. The more I hear about the LCHF diet the more I'm thinking it's worth a try as like you say little else seems to work. I've always found I can loose wight for a bit but have huge problems...

Like it. May give it a try if desperate.