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Our poster for the December meeting. please feel free to copy and display it as often as you want. We need to get the word out to as many people as possible. Here is a link to our facebook page where the December poster is displayed. Comments or ideas would be appreciated...

After two months of planning and preparation, the first meeting of Cumnock Area Diabetes Support will be held this evening. Guests to include staff from diabetes UK Glasgow office and local councillors. Everyone who wants to and lives close enough is invited to attend. Happy World Diabetes Day.

just back from my 3 month review, 1st one since being diagnosed and my results are Hb1ac was 9.6, now 6.7. cholesterol was 6.5 now 4.6. This is all down to the advice I receive on here, my thanks go to everyone who ever posted.

My daughter has just taught me how to use twitter to promote my new support group you can follow me here https://twitter.com/bobpaul5755 Thanks

The first meeting of cumnock area diabetes support will be held on Wed 14th November at Cumnock Town Hall starting at 19.30Hrs. It would be nice if anyone from this forum who lives in the area or nearby could come along. If you do please come and say hello to me, I will be the rather panic...

Hi all I now have my Diabetes UK starter pack, spoke to a very nice lady in their office today, very constructive it was too. Meeting with someone from Town hall tomorrow to discuss a room for meetings. Hope to hold first meeting on 14th November (World Diabetes Day ) Now just got to get my...

Hi All As a recently diagnosed T2, I looked around my area for a local DB group. As I couldn't find one I thought about starting one with the help of Diabetes UK. Now looking for any thoughts or advice from you lot as to whether you think it's a good idea, and any tips on how to progress. If...

Hi all Would like to try and breath life into the chatroom. I know its hard to find so here is a link. Once there you can save it as a favourite so you can get back to it easily. I'm going to leave myself logged in today in case anyone would like to chat. So don't be shy and lets get...

Hi all just found the chat room. Anyone care to join me?

I am thinking of trying this. Anyone know much about it?

Just been to the library and found a book called carbs and Cals. Well, it's new to me at least. it gives you a picture of whatever food you want with all the information and portion size. There is also a website with it, not sure if I can put a link to it, still all new to me this forum...

Still a bit new to all this testing. taking my before dinner reading tonight I was shocked and in a bit of a panic when it read 8.5, then I realised was looking at the meter upside down. The reading was actually 5.8, this is the first time i have got below 6 since being diagnosed. happy...

Just had my Saturday weigh in and have lost 3lbs this week bringing the total to 14lbs in almost 3 weeks.

Hhi All Can anyone recommend software where i can input my own readings as i have more than one meter. I've tried My Lifestyle and wasn't very impressed. thanks

I was told I was diabetic about two weeks ago, a Hb1AC test came back at 9.6. I have just done a test after a meal of spag bol with wholemeal spag and it has come back with a reading of 7. question, am I really diabetic? I have been following a low carb diet and walking every day. Your...

I am currently on the SD website, trying to send them an e-mail. it is asking for my phone number including international dialling code. Does anyone know the answer? thanks

i have just received my Glucomen and wonder what's the best way to start testing and what routine should I be aiming for?

HI All Brief recap, 12th July had a general blood test which picked up high sugars, was called to surgery on the 18th and told I had diabetes. Sent a letter to arrange appt for Hba1c test, and eye screening both done on 23rd July. Saw Doctor this morning for a lengthy consult and examination...

After a visit to the library today, in my search for more knowledge and understanding I came across a book called the Diabetes handbook. It is written by Jane Franks. Anyway all was going well till I came across this paragraph. Extraordinary as it may seem, having hot baths may help reduce...

hi all newly diagnosed T2, to help with motivation could anyone point me towards a site with free pedometers? Thanks Bob