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Hi everybody Long story short I went to the docs yesterday and she said my cholesterol is slightly high but because I want to start trying for a baby she's not putting me on any meds , I do use light butter and try not to eat fried food . What foods should I be eating or does anyone have any...

Hi everyone So I'm a little bit proud of myself ,yesterday I went to the doctors to find out the results from my blood test and my hba1c has reduced significantly from 80 down to 54 to say I'm chuffed is an understatement lol , it's all helping me on my journey to become a mum [emoji4]

Hey everyone haven't posted in a while hope everyone's okay , tbh I'm so confused and a little upset , for ages I've been trying my hardest to control my blood sugars and I've done good my hba1c was 89 it's now 62 but that's not my issue my issue is I'm trying my hardest to lower my blood sugars...

Hi everyone I recently attended a pre pregnancy clinic and the doctor asked when I'd want to start trying I said within a year yet he's put me on folic acid already I'm confused as to why he's put me on it so early he didn't say , I've also been told to lose 7lbs in 8 weeks which I'm doing he...

Today is the start of my newer healthier lifestyle (the goal is to be able to start a family [emoji4]) I've downloaded the fitness app which records my food intake daily I'm cutting down on carbs (with the intention to cut them out) and all unhealthy food is put in a cupboard for the other half...

I've recently been told by my doctor to take an extra Gliclazide daily and since then my skin has been so itchy it's driving me crazy !! Is this normal ?

Hi I'm about to do my online shopping and I'm really trying to lower my sugars so any suggestions what to add on and what to stay away from would be great [emoji4] TIA X

Hiya probably a daft question but what's the best drink for diabetics I normally either have water or no added sugar squash ?

What age were you all diagnosed at I was 27 , is that young nowadays my doctor said it was most likely because it runs in the family yet my nan was in her 60s when she was diagnosed ?

I'm desperately worried about a friend of mine she has been type 2 diabetic for a few years but she doesn't eat hardly anything at all she has high cholesterol , hardly ever takes her medication and drinks several coffees with 3 sugars ,drinks alcohol every night and now doesn't attend diabetic...

Hi I'm looking to lose weight and cut carb intake which is the best diet for type 2s?

Hi I'm type 2 and most days for no apparent reason I find myself feeling low and upset , I just feel like a burden to my partner because I'm sad a lot

Hi everyone I need some help I need to lower my sugars I want to try for a baby soon at the moment my sugars are 80 and I need them to be 59 or under , I am useless at thinking of meals to help lower my carb intake so any advice and ideas would be very much appreciated Thank You

Hi everyone [emoji4] I'm after a bit of advice I'd like to start a family soon but first I have to get my bloods lower and to do that I really need to cut down on my carbs etc I have no idea where to start a typical day is breakfast brown bread toast lunch a cup a soup and tea is a spaghetti...

Hi everyone I don't really know what to write but I'll give it a go , well I've been a type 2 diabetic for just over 2 years now and I've just found this forum!! Lol hopefully I'll be able to find some helpful ideas , suggestions and also meet some new people to chat and share stories with so...