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Maybe I am the lucky one, maybe another post code lottery, but my GP passed me T2 diagnosis onto my NHS Dentist. At my next check up my Dentist asked me about my medication and general health. She said that she would do additional checks on my gums and stressed the importance of good oral health...

I went to my MP who passed this troubling report onto Lord Howe, the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department of Health. His response was very positive. I will paraphrase it below as all I have is a scanned copy of this letter Our Policy is that clinicians acting within the...

How Often to Check BS Firstly I am one of those lucky people who gets my strips on repeat prescription. I attended a recent 6 monthly check at my local surgery and during this showed the Diabetic Nurse the results of my daily testing of BS, including a 7-day rolling average; something I do each...

I read in the newspaper today (1st Agust) that people born before 1958 may be immune from swine flu as it has likely done the rounds within the prior 10 years. Personally as a 60 year old I hope they are correct. Has any of our experts heard of this?

Hi everyone I have just joined. I have type 2 Diabetes, pretty much under control. my Doctor has recently suggested Byetta as my current medication seems to promote weight gain, and I could really benefit from some weight loss. Has anyone had any experieince of byetta?