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How do you manage your diet when in hospital? I will need surgery in a few months time, I am following a low carb diet, only thing that keeps my BS levels down, as well as Insulin of course! Looking at my local hospital diet sheets and on past experience I am going to struggle, especially at...

I have been a type 2 diabetic for just over a year now and now because my latest blood test wasnt that good the diabetes nurse has prescribed me Metformin, start on 1 tablet 500mg a day and after a week 1 tablet twice a day, I have been taking it as prescribed, with food, but oh the side...

How do people cope with hospital food? I will be having an operation in a few months time which will mean at least a 5 to 7 day stay :( The lunch and dinner is ok...they are pretty healthy but the breakfasts are not good fro a type 2 diabetic! Choices are white bread, toasted if you are lucky...

I have my first Podiatry check in a weeks time, the GP nurse who booked me the appointment said he would probably refer me to the chiropodist for regular foot care as I have difficulty getting to my feet, I forgot to ask would I have to pay for this? Does anyone know if you have to pay for the...

Has anyone got any advice please about BG machines with airport security and flying? Is it better to just leave them in your hold luggage than have to explain to security what it is. I have a BG meter but its not on prescription as I am type 2 and my Doc wont prescribe one for anyone with type 2...

I have had my first good BG reading this evening......6.2, 2 hours after my evening meal and my 30 minute brisk walk :)

How long after being diagnosed with Diabetes did you have to wait to see someone/anyone to help you understand how to look after yourself? What diet to follow and medication? Was told due to staff shortages(illness) I will have to wait a month! Waited in all day for a phone call from the nurse...

Got a phone call from my GP practise nurse to say that my blood tests say I am diabetic.... have to have an appointment with her to discuss managing it but there are no appointments available till next month! Cann anyone give me a few pointers on what I should be doing till I get my...