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I am reviewing my results of my last blood test prior to my review appointment with the practice nurse on Thursday. After a period of going 'off piste' with my diabetes control I am now back on track. The reasons/excuses as to why I stuck my head in the sand after successfully controlling my...

Take a look at @jeremycorbyn's Tweet: https://twitter.com/jeremycorbyn/status/793816630501474304?s=09 David Clapton, diabetic ex serviceman who died as a direct result of benefit sanctions was mentioned by Jeremy Corbyn at today's PMQS. He also mentions the Ken Loach film, I, Daniel Blake...

I am hoping someone will be able so suggest a decent but free online calorie and carb checker/calculator. Having looked at a few already tonight which needed registration to access then discovered they were no use to me. I want to calculate the calorie and carbohydrate values of ingredients...

David Clapson, whose sad death we have discussed before on these boards did not have an inquiry. His sister has launched a crowdfunding appeal to raise funds in order to appeal to the Attorney General. I thought this would be of some interest to you guys...

I have not been around for a long time! Hence the title. Long story cut very short, I thought I was suffering from sciatica problems last June and was popping pain relief until the GP could do something about it. He had requested a scan for me but we all know GP requests take ages. I collapsed...

Got the results of my blood test and my Hbac1 is down from 73 three months ago to 43. I am really chuffed at this. I put the success down to everything I learned on this forum and to the advice I received from the good people here. The practice nurse however seems to be taking the glory, she...

I was at a gathering last night and a colleague I had not seen for a few months was there. She told me how good I was looking (that has happened a few times recently from various friends and acquaintances) and said that I looked like I had lost weight. My reply was, yes, I have lost around a...

I was looking at ghee tonight and discovered it contained virtually no carbs and it is high fat. How fantastic is that? I feel a cauliflower and spinach curry coming on this week, who cares about the rice (Ok, I am bluffing about that one). Any other ideas for using ghee?

Yesterday's Observer had a recipe for Baked Eggs with Taleggio and Greens. It has not hit the website yet or I would have posted the link. 125gr mixed green (kale etc) in boiling water for 1 minute, then drained and refreshed with cold water in a colander. Squeeze the moisture out. Beat 6 eggs...

Is eating out a thing of the past? I am newly diagnosed, adapting to my new lifestyle of low carb diet etc. Was at a designer outlet for some shopping after work last week and needed some food. Popped into Wetherspoons as it was convenient. I would not normally go out my way to eat somewhere...

Hi I am newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and finding it a bit of an issue. So much information as well as being damned annoyed about it, annoyed with myself, my GP, the patronising practice nurse and the food industry. I am trying to be calm and smile while I sort out my diet and lifestyle...