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Hi I am a T2 on insulin and get strips and lancets on prescription. I have never been limited for strips. However my husband has been asked by his GP not to test more than 2-3 times per week ( different GP's same practice) however my T2 husband is on oral meds only. As mentioned previously...

Hi Unfortunately dental treatment is not part of the free NHS treatment for diabetics (i asked at my dental surgery a couple of years ago). Free perscriptions for those on tablets or insulin and free eye tests are a good benefit tho' . Talia

Hi I live in Coventry and have annual retinal screening at my GP surgery. A optometrist from the Coventry and Warwickshire Hospital Trust comes and screens all the local diabetics. They have access to previous years results and can tell you at the appointment whether any changes are observed...

Hi I am also on 2 x metformin MR and 1 x sitagliptin daily. No reaction to any the MR metformin is easier on your tummy than normal metformin which can cause wind and diarherra (sp) it may take up to a month for you to see changes in your sugar levels as sitagliptin takes time to start working.

Hi As HANDR above I never got the same brand twice from my pharmacy, however about a year ago I experienced very bad diarrhea with a 'new' batch or brand of metformin, (I had been taking metformin for over 7 years at that point), it started when I started the new brand pack and continued until...

As a type 2 diabetic I find that weight control and glucose control go hand in hand. If you have a healthy diet with lots of veg, low carbs and reduced fat then this helps with the weight control and keeps your blood glucose levels good. The weight loss may appear slower then if you go onto...

Hi Liz Sorry to hear about your diagnosis, most T2 try initially to control by diet alone but it can be hard. You need to talk to you Dr or Diabetic nurse to see about getting a blood glucose monitor and test strips. As you are diet controlled you will have to pay for prescriptions but...

Hi I am type 2 diabetic (since 2001)and earlier this year my husband was also diagnosed as T2. Our local health authority held a 2 x 1/2 day course for newly diagnosed T2 diabetics called the DESMOND course. This was run by diabetic specialist nurses and dieticians and gave people a chance to...

OOps sorry water is not for everybody. In my city (Coventry) there is an exercise class called motercise, especially for women and it involves toning tables and is supposed to be low impact. I have seen it advertised but have not used it. However if you are looking for low impact exercise it...

How about swimming or aquarobics? both of which are low impact exercise for your knee and a good all-round exercise for the body.

Hi Have you spoken to your Dr about this as you may have an allergy to one of the medications you are taking? I was prescribed Gliclizide but was allergic to it (and to some of the sulpher based antibiotics), and that caused me to be red and itchy all over as well as being listless (actually...

Hi Before diabetes I used to be a diving instructor with the British Sub-Aqua Club, unfortunately with BSAC diabetes is a disqualifying medical condition although I am unsure about other organisations. I personally would not like to dive as a diabetic as you use a lot more energy underwater...