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My dentist told me last year that I have gum disease. I was devastated as I have always looked after my teeth. He explained to me that some people are simply unlucky in that no matter what they do they will develop gum disease. In my case its probably hereditary. Somewhere down the line I may...

I too have weight to lose. I found out very quickly through using a meter (that wasn't prescribed) what foods suit me and what foods don't. I was a member of slimming world years ago and was very successful so I've decided to give it a go again. I choose the red option mostly, which is high in...

Hi there I don't know how heat effects diabetes as I am a newbie too BUT I do know that the Health and Safety guidelines say that working temperatures must be 'reasonable' for all employees, which leaves a lot of scope if you ask me! Check out this link which gives the Health and Safety...

I saw a great programme on BBC the other night called '10 things you need to know about losing weight'. I thought it was very interesting and informative. Michael Moseley presents it and goes through the latest scientific breakthroughs in the world of dieting. Pardon the pun, but it certainly...

I got an accu-check aviva meter from ebay for £5.49. I also got lancets and strips. The strips were £10 for 50, p+p included, lancets for £4.99 + £2.95 p+p. Hope this helps Jo

I have just bought 50 strips for £10 inc p+p from ebay. I have an accu-check aviva meter (also from ebay for £5.49) and have also got the lancets from ebay for £4.99 for 200+4, and £2.95 p+p. I have no idea whether my GP prescribes because I was just sent away with a fistful of photocopies...

Thanks totsy and Dermot. I'm still looking through all the information and trying to sort out the basics. For example, when I asked the nurse if my headaches could be due to the diabetes she said yes, but that they would settle once I had it all under control. However, what I didn't think to...

Hi there I was diagnosed as having Type 2 diabetes on Monday . I saw the diabetic nurse for the first time yesterday and was given a sleeve full of information. I have done some research on the internet, mostly by reading through the information on this site. I seem to be armed with oodles of...