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Hi I was interested to read the chat about prednisone and its effects on onset Type 2 diabetes.in 1990 I was physical education teacher who did lots of exercise, I am 5' 7' and I weighed about 10 stones. Then I developed Crohn's disease and after many months without a diagnosis I was rushed...

Thank you Conrad your answer certainly reflects my thinking. I just wonder if a GP practice gets extra resources if more of the diabetic patients are prescribed Statins!

My cholesterol has always been low, I'm 70 and my last test showed it was 4.8 all my other markers were good however my doctor said she was highly recommending,statins and wanted me to get below 4. I am a 5 ft 7 woman and my weight is usually about 10 stone. I was very reluctant to take the...

I was diagnosed about two years ago but I'm constantly confused about the numbers I read on the diabetic website, my friends and the readings I get from my 6 month check at my doctors. Evidently our doctors don't use the HbA1c numbering system they use the IFCC numbering which evidently is an...

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I have type two Diabetes which is well controlled but I also have ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease . I have played a lot of sport over many years and at nearly 69 I am still playing tennis 3x week do Pilates and work out in the gym. I find sport helps me mentally as well as physically, my...

Good luck with your new eating plan, when I was first diagnosed as type 2 my diabetic nurse sent me on the Desmond programme. I found it really helpful and learnt some amazing things about certain foods and how to check labels etc. you might find it helpful to make your own breakfast cereal...

I usually drink Costa skinny cappochino once every day, it's my daily treat and it doesn't taste the same without a sprinkling of chocolate!

Thanks Deb I'm very fortunate I have lots of Asian and African friends and I can go shopping with them, we have some great shops in Newcastle so I'll be whirling over there to see what I can get, I'm learning loads from this site!

I've had a look, just what I'm looking for, thanks.

Will do

Thanks I'm a big baking and cooking fan how can I satisfy my desire to bake cakes and pastry without affecting my diabetes?

Thanks I'm going to look at it.

Yes that's good to remember, I had home made latte banana and because it's Saturday I had a Mini croissant ! Does anyone know can you buy coconut flour in Newcastle on Tyne or area?

Tell me about the Newcastle diet it's new to me.

Thanks that's helpful

Thanks but is the fried bread good, I like the idea of smoked haddock

I thought that porridge made with soya milk and canderel would be ok for breakfast?

Hi I'm new to this forum would like to ask some questions but not sure how to?! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App