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Hi Sugarmouse love the name! Welcome to a group of the most awesomely generous and helpful people. As with all groups, you'll always get someone a bit off, by the majority of people are really supportive because we're all in the same boat. I have had type 2 over 2 years now and keep it under...

initially I was on ordinary metformin but had awful cramps and was put on glucophage SR which suited me very well - then budgetary cuts meant I was put on sukkarto SRwhich I'm still on, and I've seen my blood glucose levels creep up a bit despite being very diligent with my diet. My daughter's a...

oooh nom nom, sounds a great way to spread that cocoa buzz, def going to try your variation, thanks!

I would suggest the Hotel Chocolat Supermilk range - its over 70% cocoa but if you dont like bitter chocolate its as close to a "normal" milk chocolate as I think you'll find. I know we're all different but I don't spike on this.......in moderation. Good luck and enjoy!

couldn't agree more - ive always suffered from any insect bite - gnats, cat fleas, etc - but since my levels have raised my legs are disgusting and not for public display!!

I had a total blood screen so I think it should have shown up, I think maybe it was such a kneejerk reaction that everything just went potty and I got the red flag readings. At least the doctor was onto it straightaway!! I do think its really interesting though that there are so many of us who...

I don't know if this helps your thoughts but I couldn't have been diabetic before my gallbladder removal as I had a lot of blood tests leading up to the surgery and it never flagged up, but six weeks post op my blood test showed high blood glucose and it went from there.

ive found with this current heatwave, that I can feel very close to a hypo a lot of the time unless I drink a lot more water than I normally do. I know it sounds simple but I didn't realise that just needing more fluid - not even feeling thirsty or being dehydrated - made such a huge difference...

I get very cold from time to time, bone cold, and end up wrapping myself in a cosy throw my husband bought me - more so when im tired but sometimes randomly. My thyroid readings appear to be fine according to my nurse"just one of those things" but I could do without icy toes! Good luck on your...

I've hit capillaries quite a few times when testing - apart from the surprise of seeing a fine red mist coming out of my finger, causing a bit of a mess on the work surface, its not bothered me - surprised maybe! Id never considered the problem of hitting a vessel when injecting before - must be...

totally yummy and no conscience to cope with - well done, happy birthday x

hi Wendy, I too had a total hysterectomy years before diagnosis but I'm wondering if you are on hrt, if that is affecting your levels. I've never managed to figure out whether it affects my BG but as it seems to affect my general wellbeing I would imagine my levels are affected too. Sorry this...

yes please, that might really help me.

hi bluetit, hope you don't mind me tagging in but I noticed you mentioned the Libre and I wondered what peoples thoughts are on it for type 2 people not on insulin, but only metformin and LC regime. I'm having all sorts of problems with my BG, stick to about 60-100 gms carbs a day but keep...

oh yes, me too! I have explained my low carb regime to my mother so many times but still......."you cant eat that"!.....well clearly I can as I only eat what I can.....grrrrrr!

sorry this is so belated but I've only just seen it. My type 2 diabetes was caused by damage to my pancreas resulting from keyhole gall bladder removal surgery that was more serious than had been anticipated.

our nearest Lidl is a bit of a drive away so we buy at least a dozen of the high protein rolls at a time and freeze them - they taste fine once thawed out.

I am alongside you here - I'm very lucky with my husband and daughter but my mother and brother follow your line of "oh go on, one won't hurt" or "oh but I made/bought this specially for you!" I hate hurting feelings but like you - this is our life and health! Sorry I cant point you in any...

Japes, good for you for your regime, and isn't it sad that the medical profession seem to be so brainwashed and tunnel visioned regarding our consumption of carbs. I think its so sad that we have to end up almost deceiving our medical "support" providers - isn't life hard enough without adding...

I couldn't agree more Mark, if I just stuck with my gp and DN advice I would be out on a limb! Before I found this forum and the low carb lifestyle I felt isolated and confused. Sadly with the nhs cuts our surgery is reduced to a practice nurse covering everything - cardiac, COPD, diabetes...