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https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/index.php?posts/2365059 Hi Disney. Many things that contain gluten are high in carbs I.e. burgers but the good news and there's lots, if for example you buy gluten free foods you'll be eating better food and less carbs. Meat, vegetables, cheese, pickled onions...

Sorry blue3 forgot to mention, if not metformin get yourself tested for gluten intolerance as white bread, pasta and so many items including beef burgers contain high amounts of gluten. A blood test is the only way of confirmation and to identify if its full blown ceoliac or just gluten...

I couldn't get on with Metformin for the same reasons your having. As type 1 diabetic it was thought that it may help reduce my insulin dosage. Even at the lowest dose it doesn't work for everyone. I'd suggest you speak to your consultant asap and stop taking immediately, playing havoc with...

Insulin resistance I've had a couple of instances of insulin not working during 47 years of diabetes, but has always been due to a reason. The last occasion was when I broke my sternham many moons ago after a car crash. Leaving hospital I started to return to exercise but had no energy and...

Hi Chris It would appear that you have many things under control and testing your blood is a great idea. I'm type 1 and have been for 47 years, took a dafne course and have to admit it was brilliant proving that we're all still learning. A few words which hopefully will be of benefit .(please...

Yes the Freestype Librelink, but not available at present on prescription. Next best option is the Accu-chek mobile this model for ease and travel as the Accu-chek mobile as it does not require test strips for every test as it's a cartridge style with 50 tapes per pack and the finger device is...

I'm not getting this, it pays to look after your body and as I advised someone else just a few minutes ago If you have a confirmed type 2 visit your GP (take charge, it's your body and know body has a greater interest in it than you) and insist they supply either the new tester or at least the...

If you have type 2 visit your GP (take charge, it's your body and know body has a greater interest in it than you) and insist they supply either the tester or at least the test strips that you require, but ensure you read up before hand tel 0800-701000 and I've used most of them all of worth...