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I have a question about tattoos and any issues that others may have come across. I've been type 2 for around 2.5 yrs now. When I was first diagnosed I had been seeing the doctor due to my tattoos becoming 3d ie all the lines and heavy inked areas were raised. He didn't have a clue as to why...

Hi everyone! It's been a while since I last posted and quite a lots changed. I've had med changes, then no meds, a doctor change to name a few things. I was on gliclazide unfortunately this wasn't particularly good for me I ended up putting weight on, even on 1600 calories a day. The doctor...

Hi everyone, does anyone have any advice for a fairly new type 2 diabetic going on holiday to Jamaica. Any issues or things to be wary of would be great. Any advice really. Thanks, Mark Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

3 months in after being diagnosed, lowering my Hba1c from 11.5 to 5.1. Now it appears I've become metformin intolerant, severe Stomach cramps, dizzy spells, severe wind issues. Doctors now discussing meds and the best way forward, talking about injections etc. I've been put back on gliclazide...

Just come back from doctors, and diabetic nurse and I'm now feeling totally disillusioned with it all. In 7 weeks I've lost 12+kgs, I'm using my bg tester to understand and control my diabetes and I basically get told I'm doing it all wrong. Apparently I should eat far more carbs, I mustn't bg...

Hi, could any one tell me the typical % breakdown on a LCHF diet % carbs, %fats, % protein. I'm going to put the % into my fitness pal. Many thanks in advance, Mark Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi, I'm finding having diabetes very confusing so far. Lots of different information from so called specialists. I'm going on holiday to Jamaica in July and I've asked my doctor but not got a clear answer. Is there any special requirements relating to diabetics and flying, ie bg testing, meds...

Hi, all I'm recently diagnosed type 2, currently taking 1 80mg gliclazide and 2 500mg meteorite one at breakfast and one at dinner. I need to loose about 5 Stone, I've gone l from 39.1 (HbA1c well over 100) at diagnosis down to Ave of 5.4. Still waiting new HbA1c. I want to start on LCHF to...