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Hi, haven't posted for a while but still log in occasionally. I wonder if anyone has any advice on a natural treatment for a UTI suitable for diabetics. I have been experiencing some symptons of a UTI, lowback pain, wanting to urinate frequently, full bladder but nothing much appearing however...

Hi - I'm flying off to Spain shortly - which is my first holiday abroad since being diagnosed Type 2 last May. I was wondering what the issues are about travelling with your testing kit - should I pack this in my hold luggage or can I take it in my hand luggage - I really would like to test...

Hi all, Silly question for you! Has anyone noticed that taking a bath or shower raises their bg? I couldn't understand why my bg at the 2 hour stage after breakfast was higher than after one hour and I have only had scrambled eggs for brekkie. This morning - on wakening I was 5.8, then had...

Hi all, I never thought I would ever hear myself saying I am fed up with eggs! Before being diagnosed in May this year I ate eggs fairly regularly and of course used them in cooking. However, lately I seem to be having them every day for breakfast and am not enjoying them like I used to -...

Hi all Just feeling sorry for myself as I have had a cold on and off for about 3 weeks now and its driving me mad. I get really stuffed up and head feels fuzzy for a day or two - then it disappears and I feel reasonably OK - then it comes back again. Bg doesn't seem to be affected too much so...

Had my first HbA1c today since diagnosis and it was 6.0%. I was diagnosed at end of May and it was 12.5 then so I am really really pleased. My DN was really pleased and very supportive - I told her about the forum and she was really interested. I also told her about low-carbing and she said...

Hi - I'm a newbie diagnosed last week and on Metformin 200mg. Can anyone tell me how long it takes for the tiredness with this condition to go away - I seem to be just as tired in the morning (even after a good night's sleep) than I am in the evening. I know its one of the symptons of...

Hi, Was diagnosed yesterday with T2 and given Metformin 500mg and Simvastatin 40mg to lower my cholesterol which is 5.3. I was not happy with taking the statin but my doctor said it was to prevent my cholesterol from getting any higher and would help guard against all the usual problems...

Hi everyone, My name is Rita and I was diagnosed today with Type 2 - my bg was 12.5. My doctor was lovely and despite being an hour and 20 minutes behind with his surgery still gave me 30 minutes of his time to explain everything and answer all my questions and allay my fears - so I left the...