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Was put on DAFNE however has not helped much. On Ibuspray and Co - Codomol 30 / 500

My diet is very basic - I would love to get off bread Todays carbs intake was 171 and calories 1346 went for walk again tonight however legs and feet extremely sore I eat rice , a lot of chicken , pasta and potatoes

GP sees me every 4 weeks to see if symptons improve. I feel totally exhausted I used to be so active however the pain is horrendous Told could be neuropathy and damage to the vagus nerve. It is difficult as try hard to get it right however symptons are continuosly poor Had Bariums, endoscopy

My GP says it is all diabetes related. She put me on Metformin. I always feel sick and eat about 1550 calories a day as I have a tracker. They say it is also due to large amount of insulin taken 80 units lantus and approx 120 of novorapid. Go for a walk with stick every night and try...

My HbA1c was 7.2 and average 5 - 6 during the day trying to eat very little food

I am a 38 year old man who has has type 1 for 20 years I am 22 stone and try to eat good and drink plenty of water. I don't drink or smoke My stomach is heavily bloated along with my face My knees are sore and my ankles are badly swollen with feet highly sensitive I have terrible sharp pain...

Thanks problem is I struggle with vegetables don't like the taste what is the best way?

I have spoken with her about this however all I hear is it is all down to diabetes . What is best for fluid retention ?

Hello , My weight is 20 and a half stone and weight is not shifting. I don't look fat but bloated with a severely large bloated stomach that never shifts . I eat a small breakfast of cereal , soup for lunch and apple and a small dinner average bolus of 40 40 and 40/80 units of insulin. I...

Viv , Thank you very much for a fantastic reply it is much appreciated. I have just received an invite for an Insulin Pump Information evening so that might be another avenue to help with my fight. I am going to look on the internet to see ideas for low carb food receipies to try out and cut...

I was actually looking for some hints , tips , advice What do people so in my situation What do they eat and what works

Thanks for the reply. I struggle badly with food as very poor eater and fussy however they want to get my insulin intake sown to try and help with weight. I am looking for inspiration as what to eat but not going down the non typical food first as want it to work and most low carb receipies I...

Hello , I am at the end of my tether!!! I am a 38 year old man and had type 1 diabetes for 20 years My weight has been piling on for the last few years however l don't eat over my calorie allowance of 2000 calories per day. I am 5ft 10 and 22 stone and have serious trouble with my joints...

Hello Again everyone , Been to my diabetic specialist today and again left feeling deflated and uninspired by the lack of empathy and real care. Told putting weight on fast and need to lose - asked how to do that when not eating much as it is and told it could be to many carbs Plus suffering...

I am looking for good ideas of a low carb and wheat free diet especially for some one who is a poor and fussy eater

I was on the CHOICE ( DAFNE ) programme to adjust insulin per carb intake my blood sugars have gone down and HbA1c was 7.2 however as my diet was back for all my life I would not know what carbs to cut out - if l could I would go liquid food as stomach so so sore and passing even worse. I have...

Hi , Just Right cereal , Cheese and Toast for Lunch and basic meals for tea What kind of wheat free diet is there?

Hello everyone , I am at my wits end as had many procedures with no outcome. My stomach is extremely bloated and uncomfortable every day and has been for many many years My left rib cage is very sore and side and base of back excruitIating My fingers and feet hard to grasp and curl Going...

Hi Geoff , Thanks for rapid reply. My diet is not ideal however last year l eat very very little a day mainly soup and liquids yet still the same. I have Just Right/ Cornflakes for breakfast , toast and cheese or sandwich for lunch and varied meals for tea however love pasta. Snacking again...

Hello everyone , I am at my wits end as had many procedures with no outcome. My stomach is extremely bloated and uncomfortable every day and has been for many many years My left rib cage is very sore and side and base of back excruitIating My fingers and feet hard to grasp and curl Going...