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When I was diagnosed 2 years ago my HBa1c was 78 and I was told for the first 3 months to check before and 2 hours after breakfast, lunch, tea and test before going to bed. I had a chart that I had to record everything on including blood sugar numbers and what I ate. I was given my test meter...

Portsmouth/Fareham/Gosport area has the highest amputations. Because of this the there have been 'Putting Feet First' day sessions which are very informative and hope to prevent problems. I'm T2 and don't have any problems with getting testing strips and also my diabetic nurse is brilliant.

It always helps to be up front about being diabetic and what it involves and what can happen. When I was diagnosed with T2(which I know is totally different to T1) I straight away told my line manager and was asked if I needed any reasonable adjustments in place. You never know when you might...

I was diagnosed last June and given a meter straight away and was told to check all meals for the first three months. Even now if I eat something different I check and I can put in a repeat prescription for testing strips.

I always use rapeseed in fondue cooking because of it's high heat.

I was diagnosed early June and my card came through within a couple of weeks. The pharmacist said it would save me having to pay for my first prescription then put a claim in when my card came through as I could prove it was diabetes related.

I have nothing but praise for my doctor and a brilliant diabetic nurse who is only ever a phone call away if I need to speak to her. The pharmacist was very good and advised me on do's and don'ts . When I started on metformin the pharmacist phoned me twice in a month to make sure I was ok and...

My doctor filled out the form for me and all I had to do was sign it and post it off. When I went to get my prescription I explained about I had just filled the form in and they ticked the exemption box for me.

Can any one give me any ideas for packed lunches to take to work (apart from salads). I love salads of all kinds but some times want a change.:hungry:

Have you a recipe for the almond cake-bread?

I eat sweet potatoes as I was told it is a better option. Lovely as a jacket spud and also roasted.

My nurse told me to go for full fat plain yoghurt then add fruit yourself so you know how much fruit is in it (or eat it plain). Tastes good with cinnamon in.

This has really helped. Thank you

My Hba1c was 79 beginning of June. I have to see the nurse in a couple of weeks so hoping it has dropped. I am booked on a DESMOND day end of September so am looking forward to finding out more.

I was diagnosed 3 months ago with type 2 and because my levels were high put straight on to metformin. The doctor gave me two weeks to get used to the idea and read up on diabetes then two weeks later I saw the diabetic nurse who has been fab. It has come as a shock but I am determined to turn a...