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I am completely confused , I was told I have diabetes....stop eating all sugary things and lose weight. THAT WAS ALL THE INFO I GOT ! I get checked every 12 months with a fasting blood test ( last time it was 6.7 ) my feet get looked at and I get weighed. It has been nearly 3 years now and I...

I do not take even metformin ( though I am thinking of accepting metformin as it was offered last year, at the time I said no thanks as I thought I could do it with diet ) However I have a massive list of other medications for conditions not related to diabetes. I will have to save up and buy...

I am no expert but I can tell you that my son has had HYPOGLYCEMIA since he was around 11 yrs. He is now 43 and still has the same symptoms which he controls by eating sensibly but for him it works best if he eats smaller meals more frequently. If he misses a meal he gets quite ill and becomes...

Because I am Type 2 and not on insulin I was told I do not have hypo,s .......... I was told just go away cut out all sugars and you will be fine. Seems a bit more involved than that ! Thanks again

I agree with everyone, online for clothes and wide fit shoes too !

Thank you for your reply. Elljay

I think I had a hypo today, my own fault I suppose as I was dashing around to do lots of errands and suddenly felt hot sweaty and faint but I am really confused about what I should have done. Should I eat something sweet or drink lucozade ? I managed to get back to my car ( rang my son who came...

Good point Denise, thanks for that. Not all supplements suit all people same as prescription meds. Shame they did not help with weight loss though...I am desperate to get my weight down but even before I was diabetic it took going down to 500 calories a day to start my weight loss so am losing...

Sadly not able to exercise due to disability. I will look into the supplements you mention though, thanks :)

Hi Ali, I find the online or catalogues by post my best bet with clothes now At least they have clothes that are designed to those under 90 ! Wish I could sew my own. Start a new diet today ..... just like I did yesterday and the day before :( Keep going forward Ali, one day at a time. Ell

Thanks for that :)

Hi Ali, Seems like you are stuck between a rock and a hard place. You certainly have a tough time ahead and I can only say I truly hope it all works out for you. I know the heartache of not knowing all about your family and that alone is a very big issue so whatever you do don,t beat yourself up...

I have been just using dietry control ( not too good at it ) for about 4 yrs since diagnosed. My GP once offered me Metformin to help keep my weight under better control I am obese at 15 stone. Another GP at my medical centre has said I should not start it. I am desperate not to gain more weight...

Hello, I have been on diet only treatment for type 2 for about 2 years but now my GP has offered medication. My first reaction was no, I would have to then tell my car insurance company etc but now I wonder if I should have said yes. I have recently had 2 mini strokes and besides diabetes have...