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I have neuropathy, and I am so sick of the pain. My fingers and feet hurt constantly, my skin feels raw, and I get stabbing pains that can make me cry out, and that wake me up most nights. I have other complications from other illnesses so this is complex. I take the maximum dosage of Lyrica...

She will not be there, it is 7 p.m..

BG went down to 25, had dinner but took 10 more units before dinner. One hour later BG at 25. Will check again in two hours (just before bed).

Not been checking my levels lately, just felt lightheaded and tested, BG at 27 (am normally around 12) Took 15 units Apidra, waited 30 mins, tested again but gone up to 29. What should I do?

The problem I have, and I am sure many people have, is that my GP will not believe this diet is healthy or sustainable, and will therefore not be willing to help.

I want to start the diet having read the book, but as I am on insulin and Lyxumia, as well as Metformin, I don't know how to reduce my amounts of these as my BG levels fall. Is there a formula? Can anyone help?

Well done Ally, that is fantastic news!

Hi all. I am about to start a completely new regime, hopefully as low carb as I can go. I have also bought a Nutribullet, and would love to hear anyone's experience with that. My question is this - there is much talk about curing diabetes, but surely you are only ever in remission? Back to my...

Seriously Ally, your surgery is being irresponsible. As someone has suggested, at the very least ask to see the practise manager, or change surgeries if you can. This is downright unacceptable.

This is so irresponsible. You have to get this done. Make an appointment with your doctor and tell him/her about this, and how unhappy you are. Don't leave the surgery until you have a time and date. Good luck.

I don't think the doctors are informed in the first place. No doctor has told me to give up refined carbs in order to lower my BS. No doctor has given advice on when to test. I am given insulin, but that is not the solution for T2D - we make enough insulin, but our cells are resistant. Why give...

Just saw on Sky News (5th Jan) a report on the latest T2D statistics. They interviewed a guy who had been diagnosed some time ago, who said that he was given drugs by his doctor and told to come back in 3 months. He had no proper advice from the NHS. He took his health into his own hands and his...

Thank you Mike. I am most grateful. I have been looking at some of Jason Fung's videos, and for the first time it has all made sense, and I really want to try. I will keep you informed.

Thank you Stallen, what a lovely positive response. I am so pleased for you, and I hope it will spur me on to do the same. I know the first few days will be the hardest, but if I can focus on the benefits, I am sure that will help. How do you feel about a fasting day a week for diabetics?

Thanks for your answer. As my life has been chaotic, it has been impossible to get order in my diet, but I have just been watching some videos with Dr. Jason Fung and have been inspired, so let's hope this will continue. My BS readings are high, although I take them sporadically. Usually...

Please tell me how you guys can be so controlled? I would love to be able to do this, but find it impossible to ignore my cravings. Whether it is diabetes related or not, I have become seriously forgetful which means I live in chaos, eat sporadically and find it impossible to plan. Any advice...

Such an interesting thread. I so agree that the NHS, for whatever reason, has got things arseways re diabetes. Most GPs don't seem to have a clue. Even this website admits that reasons behind the causes of problems associated with diabetes are unknown. It is a horrible, sh**ty disease and so...

Hi Paul. I totally understand. When there are so many issues it is impossible to focus. People who have this vile illness under control find it hard to understand those of us who don't. I would give you the advice I should give myself - find a good diabetic nurse who will go through this with...

You are definitely not alone. There are times when I just want to throw all the pills and insulin in the bin!! But find a good diabetic nurse who understands, it will make all the difference. xx