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Absolutely! My husband was rushed into hospital following a stroke. The next eight weeks were hell, hospital twice a day, enormous stress and anxiety. I tried to keep my level mealtimes and foods but could feel hypos on several days. In the end I had an emergency appointment with my DN, who took...

No Added Sugar does NOT mean sugar-free. There will be sugar of some sort in the product, just that the manufacturers haven't put in more, but they may have also added artificial sweeteners. I've never heard that caffeine is bad for diabetics, so I drink tea and coffee. But it's a problem...

I suspect most of us felt this way at first! Calm down, honey, but you MUST get yourself seen by a doctor and referred, hopefully to a good specialist diabetes nurse. I felt so panicked, out of my depth, angry and depressed. I am pretty clued up on nutritional matters, it was my profession, but...

Hi Jon, what dosage of Glycazide did you take daily? I tried Metformin, but it didn't agree eith me, so I started on 80gm daily of Glycazide. Taken at 8 am, by 11am, I was having a hypo. Now I take just 40gm Glycazide daily and it seems to agree with me and keep me balanced. Still low-carbing...

Don't panic, as you're going to get conflicting advice from medical professionals and other diabetics! This site will give you sound advice and references. It took me a while to settle on what suits me, but basically I don't think you have any option except to go low carb - that's where the...

Michael, I used to eat "healthy" carbs, whole grain bread, sugar free cereals etc, until I realised my sugars were staying up. Reading this site made me realise that they are are much an enemy as sugar is. I still eat a few, but very few. Have a slice of toast with my breakfast protein (eggs, or...

Saw my Diabetes Practitioner today, and like you, Karen, I'm so lucky to have a great backup. She has been so supportive, and although I only see her every six months now I can ring or see her at any time if I'm worried. She fought for her patients to have meters for home testing, regular...

I would like to say man up and get a grip for heavens sake, but have a sneaking sympathy with you! First of all GET RID of your chocolate stash and don't buy more. You've heard of a cake called Death By Chocolate? In your case, it could well be true. Have you considered hypnotherapy for your...

Hi everyone. I haven't posted before, although diagnosed Type 2 for 18 months. So far it's been diet controlled, but now my diabetes nurse wants me to have medication due to rising levels. We tried Metformin but it made me very nauseous, as well as the dreaded runs! So now I'm on Glicazide and...