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    Two hour 16c sea swim, where do I get the carbs.

    Hi All, For my sins and my big mouth I have entered the Diabetes UK Relay Channel Swim. The actual swim requires that i swim for an hour and have five hours to rest and refuel, and off I go again. I know that shortly after an hour my bs starts to plumet. Trouble is in Dover Harbour next...
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    Urgent, tell me I'm wrong! cool head needed

    I am going for a second interview for a driving job on Monday. I ticked "no notifiable illnesses" on the application form. But reading info on this site, I am just plain wrong. I have not notified the DVLA. I have to withdraw my application. Tell me I am wrong. Thanks I might come over...
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    Informing the DVLA of type 2.

    I was under the impression that we are not required to inform the DVLA on becoming type 2. Is this correct? If not I've been a naughty boy for the past two years. And would affect my insurance in case of an accident. Thanks for reading/replying
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    Can Januvia produce a hypo?

    Hi, Januvia works functions by blocking the liver dumping sugar into one's blood and stimulating the production of insulin. Thus in thory at least a hypo is possible. Is this the case? If so what precautions need to be taked. Thanks for reading
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    Red Wine Good for BS!

    Hi, Red wine I have just read lowers your bs! Is this my new year back on trak? At the risk of sounding alcoholic how much of the stuff can I drink? All things in moderation probably. A couple of glasses a week? Can I mix it in with my xmas pud to lower the g. load? Cheers to a...
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    Frozen shoulder from diabetes?

    Hi Could someone tell me if its correct that my persistent frozen shoulder could be due to type 2 diabetes? I was diagnosed August 2009 after many years of complaining of utter tiredness and memory probs, put on 2000mgs metformin, and three months ago put on 100mgs sitagliptin. I was also...
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