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Thanks all certainly food for thought

I usually have breakfast around 5.30 in the morning and get home around 3.30 in the afternoon often I don’t have time for anything to eat during that time. When I get home I want something to eat that takes only a few minutes to prepare and eat. What type of things would you have

Have you seen a podiatrist about it?

Hi Charlie Baker, just out ,of interest have you ever tried an anti fungal cream ( for athletes foot)

Recently I had my annual review and mentioned that my legs seem to be consistently itchy. the dr prescribed some cream specificly for that.In the UK it’s called E45 itch relief its not marked Pom therefore ought to be available over the counter. Since I have been using it the itching hasn’t...

thanks thats helps reassure me somewhat

I have recently posted about the accuracy of different bg meters so nowadays I use it to follow the trend of my sugars and rely on my own judgement to how I feel fortunately I am fairly well tuned into the subtleties of how my body is reacting.tHis I know is not ideal but my drs practice is...

I still don't have full confidence in the glucorx meters. I was changed to this machine by my surgery (cost cutting) with the excuse of wanting to standardize the prescribing of the meters and test strips. So they 'gave me the nexus' which is worse than a brick to carry around, today I managed...

I would agree it is always worth querying. / challenging the doctor or Dsn as they tried to change both our bg meters presumably because the preferred meters strips are cheaper. When my wife and myself challenged this and gave reasons for staying with our preferred equipment. the surgery agreed...

If my memory serves me ( I am getting on) 7 years for retirement. Abbott, supplies come from Ireland and it's the batteries that cause the problem because of the air freight regulations that royal mail have to abide with

some companies are no longer supplying batteries for their meters because in their words postal regulations !!! but is this another excuse to save money

Thanks I was thinking along those lines but it's reassuring to have it confirmed

has any one been given any advice on how long their meter lasts before it needs replacement. I have had mine a few years (free style lite) and have just started using it on a daily basis due to starting victoza after nearly ten years on tablet medication. thanks

Good luck on your journey

I think the question that you need to ask yourself is 'what is worse the possible side effects of medication or the very real chance of diabetic complications in the distant future. ? I am in Noway attempting to frighten you into any course of action only to consider all the implications of a...

Reading nuts might not increase your by level but it might increase your BP ; p Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

hi Ha3, just remember if you are not on top form who will help look after your hubby. My wife is t2 on insulin with numerous complications and I have to keep reminding my self that I have to look after myself to help her when she needs it. good luck

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ski rollers have been around for many years. They are used in the Nordic countries to enable their cross country skiers the opportunity to train during the summer months.

all this talk of food is making me hungry, suppose I will have to bare it as I have just gone to bed. With all these fantastic sounding recipes, who is going to be the first to open a cafe with a dedicated menu for us diabetics