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An interesting discusion about GPs views and the taking of readings with a meter. Nobody has mentioned the DVLA and their diktat (sp?) that any insulin user should take a reading before they start to drive a vehicle and every 2 hours thereafter. If any GP is not issuing prescriptions for...

Hi Nuthead - sorry I've not replied sooner. It probably sounds a lot, well I suppose it is a lot, but it is only made up of a bowl of cornflakes (37), a toasted hotcross bun (37), a cup of coffee and the milk (17) used on these items. I've looked at other alternatives but porridge is only a...

Hi there, Many thanks for your responses. I have read some of the links posted by Jack 412 and I like the idea of a low carb diet but the high fat does appear to be a contradiction for weight loss. I did read recently that eating more fat does help the insulin be absorb better but also there...

Hi Folks, I thought that I would pop into your forum to see if anybody can help me out with a dilemma I have. I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes about 14 – 15 years ago and have been on insulin for the past 10 years and take a 30/70 mix. Up to now my Hba1C readings have been in the high 7s...