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Does anyone know where in the UK I can buy the Extend brand of diabetic snack bars. I tried these in the USA and brought some home, they were fantastic in having little if any effect on my blood sugar level. Walmart has a whole shelf dedicated to diabetic foods/snacks, unfortunately not so here...

Is there a good combined cholesterol HDL & LDL and blood sugar analyser/monitor available within a reasonable budget, or is it better to have individual monitors. I am Type 2 diabetic.

I am Type 2 diabetic and went for my annual medical check some months ago. The practice nurse was so pleased with my blood results, she couldn't believe them. I had to get another blood test for all the usuals and go back for the results. Again, the results were the same and nurse was well...

I have been diagnosed with Type 2 now for about six months. last couple of months I have noticed that my toes get extremely cold at times. More so when I'm at work wearing steel toe cap boots and thick socks. I am also now experiencing this at home with my slippers on (sheepskin lined) and thin...

I have been looking for a toe nail clipper suitable for diabetics. There are many of them that claim to be the best, so thought better to ask if anyone can recommend a set.

Diagnosed with type 2 only 3 months ago and put on Metformin to control blood sugar levels. I have been OK with this medication, experiencing the odd period of diarrhea. But now I have had diarrhea for 48 hours with no sign of it easing off. Now I put it down to two things, either i am now...

OK, lets turn the clock back 1.5 years. I went to Specsaveres for routine eye test and was prescribed a new pair of glasses as my prescription had changed. I wore these for a couple of weeks but was never happy with them. Specsavers re-tested my eyes and found that the prescription was...

I have recently been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, and must admit I am still in denial to some extent. I still don't really know what lies ahead, and have had a consultation with the diabetic nurse who spent more time telling me what I should eat than anything else. I have now came down with a...