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Has anyone out there had the shingles vacine any comments would be appreciated. I am due to have this as well as my flu vacine and know nothing about the shingles one. thank you. carole.

We are going to a family wedding in the Midlands and only see the family once a year. we used to all enjoy a tipple when meeting up but since taking metformin I have not enjoyed being able to do this. Being disabled and not taking part in the festivities of dancing etc I feel left out . would it...

I have at last started to lose weight But can smell that I have keytones. Is this safe with type 2 diabetes. I am enjoying my protein instead of carbs so would like to continue very low carbing. I have an underactive thyroid and have been informed that have metabolic syndrome so it is very...

Could someone please tell me the carbs in Yams. thank you. carole

Have now got a contour xt, but the lancets are all colours. Red,Yellow, orange and pink. can anyone please tell me if they are all different in some way as scared to start using them. it does not mention anything about their colour in the book. thank you

Morning all, I have been told by my dn that before I can get my full blood results I have to request it in writing. I was under the impression that I would be entitled to my results and a print out as part of the norm. I feel a little annoyed about this as I only see her every 3 months at...

I have been on a low carb diet for around 6 months and have just been told that my cholesterol has gone for 5 to 7,2 in this time so have been put on statins. could anyone out there please tell me if they will put on weight/ I have also been told that I have metabolic syndrome and feel a little...

Doctor has sent for me because of high cholestrol.(will nt know how high until I see her) I am following low carb diet, will this have caused the cholesterol change? I also have an underactive thyroid, + type 2 diabetes. can anyone please advise. thank you

Good morning everyone, I need some help please, does anyone out there have any idea to what can be used for splits behind toes. I am type 2 diabetic and have an underactive thyroid. meds are metformin x1500 daily plus 1 levothyroxine daily. advice would be...

Please can someone give me any help with keeping my feet warm? I have heard that I must not put my feet anywhere near microwave bgs or heaters. My feet are so very cold all the time even when moving around. I cannot do exercise as I have to use sticks to get about as have no support in my left...

Can someone please advise on how much porridge I can have for b/fast I have 1 tbls with water ,will that ruin my low carb diet? Thank you in advance. carole

Need a recipe for low carb cheese sauce please to use on my cauliflower. read one ages ago but did not save. thanks carole

I am due to have an endoscopy just because my sister is celiac, I have no discomfort anywhere and no bowel probs or indegestion. I have been on low carbs having been type 2 since late feb and doing very well Have gone from 14stone 11 lbl to 13.stone 7lbs. and feel very reluctant to be told to...

Does anyone know what this is please carole

I have had pains in my entire right leg for about 6 days now, this morning they are worse. does anyone know if this is anything to do with diabetes? thanks carole

I have been reading on some posts that coffee can slow down weight loss. Can someone verify if this is a fact as I drink around 4 mugs per day, do I need to cut down on it ? carole

Why is it that I have a very very dry mouth on getting up in the morning my tongue sticks to my teeth and it is most unpleasant. is there anything that I can do to stop this?hope someone can help please carole

How important is it to get eyes tested with type 2 diabetes please? I have not had mine tested for about 8 years, I only use specs for reading and just buy cheap ones due to costs . Should the Docs send me or do I have to book to go to opticians myself? thirdly what is the test called...

Morning everyone, I have been told by the nurse to drink loads of water before my fasting blood test. I am going for this at 8.30 this morning ,is this information correct please.? It does not sound right to me, she said it helps the veins easier to find. :eh: :problem: carole

Hello, I know it is the weekend but please could somone tell me if it's ok to have coffee on low carb also may I have double cream and a spoonfull of xylitol in it? I do not want to make mistakes and spoil my low carbing so thought I would check first. thanks carole :?