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Hi Everyone Got a Waterstones voucher for Christmas so was wondering if any of you had any good books / suggestions Im type 2 (over 12 years) - obese - 51 - poor control - never really got it - lack will power - but this year going to make a concerted effort to improve and lost weight. Going...

Hello I watched this yesterday and found it very moving and inspiring. Little disappointed that they didn't really go into depth about how he did make the changes that he did. Apart from being the next Chris Hoy it didn't really go into his diet changes or medication changes over the 12-18...

Brilliant - thanks very much

Hi Everyone Im going to give the low carb diet a bash as Ive got to do something positive re my BS levels and Weight. As a bit of a neanderthal re Veg / Salads ( the type that pulls lettuce out of burgers) its going to be hard but want to give it a good try so will force myself to eat more...

Cheers everyone Will take on the advice and do a few tests at night if I get this again. Once again thanks for taking the time to reply

Hi Type 2 over 15 years - never had a hypo think I unconsciously have kept them high to avoid one The quesition I have is I am on insulin and am trying to better get my BS under control Sometime at night Im sweating - disturbed sleep etc - but when I test my BS when I get up a few hours...

Hi everyone, I'm very moved by those kind people who replied and gave some real answers and kind support. This is my first step to hopefully a better me, and l felt l had to reach out to those who know what it's like. Family and loved ones try to support but don't understand the daily...

Hi not posted for years, but look at the site now and again for answers, support and inspiration. Wonder if you can help motivate me to give coping with this nightmare one more try. (sorry for rant below) I'm 52 was diagnosed about 15-18 years ago and to be honest have never got to grips...

Thanks jopar Ive tried to contact mine as advertised in at the hospital but so far an email and voicemail message has resulted in no reply

Hi all Anyone been to a local diabetic support group meeting? I have wondered about going to one of these meeting - although I find these forums and chat rooms and forums great - I have also thought about going with my friend who is also type 2 - to a local meeting to listen and talk face to...

Re: Anyone use Byetta? Hi Denis Been on 10 mg of Byetta for about 2-3 months now My views and experiences are my own and probably not medically correct but I found it made no big differnce personally to be honest I ususally take mines about 1/2 - 15 mins before I eat. As soon as I get back...

Hi Stuart Kick on son you appear to be in a positive state now so - go for it - absorb what you can knowledge wise and just take it bit by bit and dont get down it one day it goes belly up Just get back on the straight and narrow and just try and figure out what went wrong Its amazing the...

Hello all Just like to say a really BIG thanks to everyone who has read my rant and to ALL of you thanks for putting up with me and offering support and advice It has been a huge suport and help and made me think a LOT about what the future lies ahead of me I think one or two of you perhaps...

I think I've got a long long long road ahead of me Just finished reading a few bits of the aussie guys link and I was ready to chuck it Do you really think I havent tried the good diabetic route and done all that stuff? OK Im weak willed and a sad individual - but come on Carb counting -...

Hi Stuart I just joined yesterday but have been type 2 for 6rs or so Know the confusion you are going through and what i like here (only been 2 days) have seen more comments from blokes and our point of view in this and other forums here than in all my chats with pals and work colleagues etc...

Thanks all for the tip and advice The carbs bits interesting - but to be honest if I could understand and stick to diets etc I probably wouldn't have been overweight for the last 10-15 years of my life Diet has always been and always will be a huge problem for me - diet clubs and dieticians -...

Sorry just got it RANTIN G is OK Dooohhhh - feel like homer

Thanks but what it Rantin ID

Hey Tangoman Just joined today as well but been type 2 for about 6 years now Just take it easy as there's lots to take in Hope all goes well - best of luck

Hello all Just stumbled on this site - which must have drastically changed because Im sure a year or two ago it was nothing like this, Looks like it will be a good support and learning curve Won't bore you all with the details but basically (sorry if this it the wrong forum) Diagnosed approx...