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hiya, split one in half, take out core and place thickly sliced cheese over the top of each half. toast under the grill until cheese melted. Delicious. Caitycakes x

My DSN told me that even non-diabetics can have readings over 7 after eating. My daughter 23 yrs ate 150g cadbury milk chocolate (lucky swine). I tested her before she ate it 4.1 and tested 1hr after 4.2 and 2hrs after 4.2. My god, is this a body working to perfection or not!!!! I was...

Thanks for replying phoenix. It's really frustrating not knowing. I remember when diagnosed being told "you are in the honeymoon phase". Didn't feel much like a honeymoon to me lol! You would think that there would be "average" figures for length of honeymoon at least. Tending to think that...

I would tell miss bloody expert that you don't have to justify yourself to her and that how you manage your diabetes is your affair. Unfortunately, when it comes to diabetes most of the population is uneducated. To be fair, so was I before I got it, but that is no excuse for sheer ignorance...

Hi all, was just wondering if there are any figures regarding honeymoon periods. Is there an average time for it lasting? Can blood tests reveal how much of your own insulin still being produced as opposed to the insulin being injected? Sorry if it's a stupid question, but I am curious to...

I'm type 1 and test 10 times per day. I only change mine when I remember. Changed the last one about three weeks ago :oops: Now putting a fresh one in my stabber. I hate when it's a brand new one because the trigger seems to go to pot for the first few uses. Sometimes hurts like hell...

I used to get monthly cravings before I started low carbing, but don't now. No way would I be having any more kids though! (I've got three). I would rather jump from a tall building than tread the maternal minefield again lol. Did establish with consultant at diagnosis that I can have HRT for...

Try having it with double cream (less carbs than milk or yoghurt) Caitycakes x

Hi Lilibet, I'm with you. I would much prefer research to be focused on a cure. I can totally empathise with the outsider toasted and loads of lurpak :( I still have loads of lurpak but it's on crispbreads from low carb megastore with piles of home made egg mayo on top. Caitycakes x

Fantastic idea Caitycakes x

Yep, definitely brought a smile to my face too. Caitycakes x

Doesn't matter what I do I can't get in to the chatroom. When I log on with user name and password it tells me to register. When I try to register it brings me back to the forum. Caitycakes x

I'm laughing as I type this. I wondered to myself the other day "why am I feeling so cold and running to the toilet so much". Was thinking omg something wrong. Test kit came out, reading fine, then it dawned on me. It's winter and I don't have the heating on. Doh, course I am cold and...

Hi Sofaraway, I have the onetouch ultra meter. Caitycakes x

It makes my blood boil when I hear of type 2 diabetics not getting testing strips. I wonder how many doctors who have type 2 are being denied testing? Do you think they take their own advice? Do you think they tell themselves "you don't need to test, it will only worry you"? Who the hell do...

I was given no advice at all other than not to use fingertips as they are very sensitive. Only use the sides of the pads. No advice re soaps, washing hands, alternative sites etc :( It's all been trial and error. I haven't been testing long enough to develop tough skin (4 months) but I have...

I was also told at the clinic that I wouldn't need the gel or ketostix either. Don't know how I am supposed to test for ketones when ill if I don't have the **** strips. Caitycakes x

Groans in desperation. I REALLY miss chips. Big, fat, greasy chips covered in brown sauce :cry: . Have resisted the temptation for months. I just can't give in or I will find an excuse to do it all the time. On the subject of Macadamias though, I love them and have them every day. Wish they...

Hello Dietfizzy, I can promise you that most of us on here have felt the same as you at some point and probably will again sometime in the future. It's a ****** hand to be dealt when diagnosed with diabetes. I remember thinking on diagnosis that my life was over to all intents and purposes...

Hi, Most of the time I go along coping fine with diabetes and then for no reason I can think of I just go down for a few hours. It generally doesn't really last any longer than a few hours and then I get bored being down and do something to lighten my mood. Retail therapy is a great one for...