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Hi guys, I am a T2 and manage to control my diabetes with diet (low carb) and exercise. My HBA1C is always in the 5's. I had a blood test this week in readiness for my annual review next Monday. Today I got a call from my GP's receptionist who advised me to increase my dairy intake as my...

Hi guys, my work load has been horrendous for the last few months and I have had to put my exercie regime on hold (cycling, gym and walking). I was diagnosed 2 years ago and have just had my second annual review. I am on diet (and exercise :oops: ) only and have enjoyed HBA1C in the 5%'s for...

Hi guys, in the news today is a piece of research from Cambridge Uiversity which concludes that on average T2 diabetics will die 6 years sooner than the non diabetic populus. Fantastic news I say!! Followers of this forum in the main, are NOT average and hence not affected by this encouraging...

Hi guys, last time Birmingham City got to a "proper" Wembley final, I was 3 days old. So on Sunday as Arsenal told us before the final that they were destined to win the cup because they hadnt won any silverware for 6 years, we set about winning our first ever Wembley Cup Final in 138 years...

Guys this is a controversial observation and I am aware that insulin dependant diabetics and anyone who is in any danger of hypo incidents must be very very wary of managing any alcohol consumption. In my personal case I manage via diet and exercise and am in no danger of a hypoglycaemic...

Hi guys, My daughter is a Community Nurse. When she worked on the local renal unit, she said that half of the kidney failure dialysis patients were diabetics. She recalled a couple of diabetics in conversation, both had amputations, one was blind and each had pre-treatment bg's in the twenties...

I have been getting excellent BG results lately. For a fortnight, I never got a reading above the 5's. I was beginning to think that either a miracle had happened or maybe I was a special case where my pancreas had recovered itself or maybe even my diabetes was only temporary. So I decided to...

The benefits of drinking moderate quantities of red wine is once again in the news. This article claims it helps to regulate blood glucose. Previous articles have suggested that moderate drinking of red wine can reduce cardio vascular risk by 25%. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic ...

Guys, An observation as we approach Christmastide.... I havent logged on here for some time, but have returned here as this is where I gained the knowledge I required to gain control over my chronic disease and for that I am forever grateful. I am becoming completely disillusioned at the level...

Folks, I recently made an official complaint to the DOH about my local PCT adopting a policy of non precription for T2's who are not on insulin. The response is below. Pay particular attention to the words I have highlighted in red.... Dear Mr Dawson, Thank you for your email of 1 February...

Folks, the NHS have just published their latest NHS Diabetes progress report entitled "Six years on - Developing the Diabetes National Service Framework" A quick read through indicates a commitment to improvements and to enhance care to optimise treatment - but guess what??? - no mention of...

Not exactly new to us. It's Victoza, but today's article can be found here... http://www.drugstorenews.com/story.aspx ... menuid=335 Regards Steve

Folks, I have been job searching for over 6 months with no luck. My local jc have offered me a 6 month contract to work shifts at Birmingham Airport. The pay is rubbish, but it will pay the bills whilst I look for a perm job. My main concern is that working shifts are involved. I have brilliant...

Folks, I am expecting my second grandchild any day now (well my daughter is if you know what I mean :? ). We have had a scare as my daughter has been diagnosed with a condition of the fetus known as IUGR. Basically, issues around the babies fetal growth rate. However I was amased to read that...

I often read a post and then refer to the poster's profile to determine their sex, age, years since diagnosis etc. Quite often the information is incomplete or doesnt match the information in the post. (Eg post states living with DB for over 10 years but profile states 1 year since diagnosis)...

A new report identifying the advantages of a low carb diet for blood pressure.... http://www.nhs.uk/news/2010/01January/P ... ssure.aspx

Folks, when I was first diagnosed, I came away from the doctor's surgery and within a week, I was discussing funeral arrangements with my wife!. I have spoken to some HCP's who admit that shock tactics are used because historically T2 diabetes was thought of as a "mild" illness and that the...

Guys, dont shoot the messenger, just to let you know the argument is out there!!! http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healt ... astic.html Steve

Folks, a report from the US. http://blog.nutritiondata.com/heart_health_blog/ Steve

Folks, not sure if this post is going to get me into trouble or how best I should raise my concerns, however, our forum's parent group, have sent out an "advertisement" which promotes a device which has received poor reviews from our own forum community. General consensus was that diet and...