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We have a cheesy fondue pack just going out of date which we want to use asap, but everything traditionally dipped in it seems to be a beige carb. What could I suggest as a suitable alternative, other than just eating it with a spoon? Thanks!

My daughter, not yet diabetic but very likely has PCOS and insulin resistance, has put on a lot of weight (at least 7kg, probably more) since going to uni and having to make all her own food choices. I want to strike a balance between encouragement and good advice without lecturing, but it's a...

Lidl very much bucking the trend of suggesting unrealistically small serving sizes to make their traffic lights greener, unlike haribo with "three sweets is a portion, even though there are 4 flavours in a pack so we know you'll eat more" First time I've ever eaten less than the recommended...

Not had a rant here for a while about my "special" GP surgery but hubby is sick of me complaining so I'll post here. My first diabetic review since diagnosis in late April is apparently due on 17th July. Not sure how they figure that out as I still haven't had an initial assessment. Anyway...

Is it normal to feel ravenously hungry despite BG levels being elevated? Since I ate lunch ~5 hours ago I've been getting fingerprick readings between 12-13.5. I was trying to wait until they went down before eating again but they haven't, and I'm realĺy hungry now! Surely if there's all that...

I'm trying to strike a balance between limiting my carb intake while still eating at least 5 portions of veg per day. As I'm also generally only eating one full sized meal plus one or two snacks, this is proving to be a real headache! I've noticed that nowhere in any of the low carb resources...

Tuesday 22/4 Phone call from surgery saying "your blood sugar is very high" (wouldn't give me numbers), "can you come in to the surgery today" (no), "it's really urgent", "you must send us a urine sample immediately", "you might have to go to hospital right away". Didn’t stop them closing up...

Rambly thoughts from a newbie, will try to stick to the point above... I'm used to eating only 1 meal somewhere between 4-8 pm, then a snack before bed. This week I was diagnosed with diabetes (HbA1c 113), the GP tested my blood glucose (20.1) and ketones, and prescribed Gliclazide and...

I was newly diagnosed this week with A1c of 113, tested at the gp with BG 20.1, given medication and a monitor and told to test glucose 3-4 times daily. Unfortunately I appear to have next to no blood in my fingers, at least none that is willing to come out. I can sometimes get a tiny droplet...