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I've been in hospital having had a stroke and no Internet access. still there missed you all.

Just got back from a nearby town and would like to warn anyone who uses public pay car parks - the machines had not been changed to BST from GMT and so there might be a risk of the authority claiming that users have overstayed their time. Wasn't relevant for me as I just squeaked in under the...

Yesterday I went to collect my prescription for glucose testing strips and lancets. The system with my surgery is that patients request their prescription renewal, which has to be done either by letter left in a special box by the surgery door (which I do) or on the internet. Not possible by...

I continue to be unable to find Greek yoghurt in any of the local supermarkets, and the "Greek Style" is too watery for me, given that I still have a few pounds to lose and so rely on the Greek yoghurt to stay my hunger until the proper meal of the day. I was wondering about substituting cottage...

After 3 years of testing, the time has come to dispose my almost-full canister of sharps and get another. I gave up trying to access info on the local system by email, so phoned. A very helpful person answered once I had been through the press for this press for that scenario, and she said she...

I wonder if the extreme weather and wildfires in some areas of Greece is affecting their export foods trade? I have been to 3 supermarkets that normally stock full-fat Greek yoghurt, and not a whiff of any. Me being short of yoghurt is hardly on the same page as all the poor people caught up in...

Bear with me. I do try not to whinge. Here I am very happy with now-normal BG and weight loss through four clothes sizes, all due to keto/low carb and the support from you lot (thanks ever so). And apart from no medic has even SEEN me since original diagnosis 2 and a half years ago, nor asked...

I have been summoned out of the blue to the GP surgery (good grief!) for a blood cholesterol test. I explained I usually have my Hb1Ac in August, but apparently this is only for cholesterol. I suspect (cynical, moi?) that the criteria for cholesterol reading has been lowered again. Cunningly my...

I had some concerns over a (non-diabetic) drug I'd been put on 2 and a half years ago, as the updated leaflet gave several reasons why I should be on a lower dose. I checked with the pharmacist and this was confirmed. She advised me to send a signed-for letter to my GP, as he doesn't enter...

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I am now well within a normal weight range, though I'd like to lose a little more. I don't weigh every day (that way lies madness) but I find it interesting how weight fluctuates apart from obvious reasons. Yesterday I weighed myself first thing, then had a busy morning with only a cup of black...

I've been poor - I mean really poor - so I hate to waste food. I'm also a really lazy cook who can't be bovvered to fiddle about with complex recipes. I thought some of you might like to hear about today's brunch, which was mostly about leftovers. Stir-fry! Cauliflower, sprouts, mushrooms...

Does anybody know much about plant sterols and how they affect BG, cholesterol, anything else? I've had a look around the 'net but would value actual experience more, especially any difficult side effects.

For interest - as I still have dawn phenomenon though otherwise in non-diabetic figures. I hope this will be helpful to others who have DP. I don't bother measuring first thing any more as it's a waste of a strip. Today - 1:30 pm nothing eaten since 6:30pm previous night - 6.1 5pm still...

I haven't cooked cauliflower cheese in decades, so I don't know what made me do this, but I thought I'd share it. All quantities "some". Cauliflower cut into florets - save the rest for lumpy soup. Strong cheddar sliced Butter Olive oil Spring onions Small amount of lardons Sprinkle of nutmeg...

My ironing days are done (arthritis) and I'm considering buying a hand-held steamer. Does the Hive Mind have information to share? Thanks in advance.

We mention this often, but in case it helps others, I'm saying it again. All tests fasted. I've had a heavy cold for the last week or so. I haven't tested my BG because it's a waste of strips - I know I'm dealing with infection, that it'll all be fine, but that my BG will be raised while it's...

I am shocked to the core. I wear a Medicalert bracelet (on my GP's instructions) to advise of three different serious conditions. A few days ago, I was in a medical setting and one of the staff didn't know what it was. No harm done but has anyone else come across this?

Lighthearted but I'd still like your opinions: I do intermittent fasting, as I don't usually get hungry before midday - sometimes quite a lot later. If I do feel hungry before then, I eat, but it's an unusual circumstance. While fasting, I have several coffees with a small amount of cream. With...

This came up recently while with a group of friends, and I thought it would make an interesting discussion for us here as well. Do we think empathy can be taught, or is it inborn?