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I cant tell you what it is, but i suffered with a rash on and off all over my body and it was when the doctor did blood test to find out my allergian levels where they found out i was diabetic. and although it is much better now my levels are under control its does still flare up at time, like...

wonder it some of you could help out, A work friend set up a hamper company last year that promotes local produce, she have been ask to put together a hamper for a diabetic and has asked my advice on what she could put in it. ( she has already been told by the customer no diabetic chocolates)...

I went scuba diving in Rhodes on holiday and declared my type2 on the pre-drive health form and had to see the doctor to get the ok before i was allowed to dive. As a result I had to have my own personal instructor. The kids thought it was hilarious and called me "special" for the rest of the...

I had the Flu Jab last November, not sure if you have to have it every year once you've started but if it's offered i will

Hi Bob, I cant comment about the effect of your combined med. but my Mum sufferes from Polymialgia Rheumatica and has had to take steriods to treat it since she was diagnosed. that was 12 years ago now. so unfortunatly it maybe that you have to have the treatment for a long time yet. Lyn

Viv This first post is from Jack13 the second is from Jack69 2 different posters

Malc If it make you feel any better I also was really bad yesterday, went out to lunch with a work mate and the special was mozzarella and cherizo burger with chips. now normally if im going to be bad i'll just have the burger in the bun and ask for extra salad on the side or i'll have the...

that's the one Claire, I've got as far as book fifteen, they are so easy to read, peanut butter and celery, hadn't thought of that one, guess i know what i'll be getting from the shop at lunch time

So, I've been reading a series of book's recently that are set in america about a female bounty hunter, (just some light trashy chic books, don't rush to buy them) and she is a sugar addict always eating doughnuts, sweets and peanut butter sandwiches. Now I've away has a liking for peanut...

Gillian I was diagnosed last October, so just coming up to the 1 year mark, and like you I never used to eat breakfast. I had to force myself to eat in the morning, not sure is this is an option for you but to start with I would wait and have my breakfast when i got to work (i'm office based)...

Hi Thanks everyone, I've been going for the last week but so far all I've done is use the swimming pool and i don't have my induction until next Wednesday. They also have at the gym a sauna and steam room do any of yo know if using these is likely to effect my levels.

Thanks daibell The only meds I'm on is metformin morning and evening, although I'm not overweight I not at all fit so as my partner wants to loose weight I thought I should join him at the gym. Can't say I'm looking forward to it tho

Hi, I have just signed up for a gym and wondered if anyone could give me some advice about how my diabetes will effect my ability to work out, and what if anything i should look out for. Thanks

Re: e-petition "Allow Type 2 Diabetics the means to test the done

Im normally ok pianoman, if I do have something I'll have a small peice of whatever has been brought in and that's it's, but today I just couldn't stop it was like I was watching someone else. I'll be fine tomorrow

Problem Pianoman, there are still some left for tomorrow, I'm just going to have to be strong

I thought posting on here would make me feel so guilty I'd stop going back for more. It didn't work I still went back for a last piece before I left work.

it's yet another birthday at work, and this time the birthday boy has brought in lots of packets of the mini cakes, ( cookies, browines, flapjacks, caramel squares) and i know just having one of these should be classed as a treat but i keep going back and having more. I have no will power today...

I wish Grazer, although I know I am very lucky that at the moment i don't tend to go excessively high (ie over 10) very often.

I'm not brave enough to retest to check the reading was right tho :lol: