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When I had to stand or walk for long hours while working I found it really helpful to have two different pairs of shoes so that I could change footwear as soon as my feet felt tired. I would do this several times a day and found it really helped. Also, I make sure that my shoes all have good...

I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes two years ago. Since then I have been mostly on a LCHF diet and have shed over four and a half stone. However, my HBA1c has still been up and down, and my daily readings have been rising over the last six months, in August I was averaging about 7, last...

I am looking for some good recipes for home made bread that will go with my low carb diet. Oats? Spelt? Seeds? I have been avoiding bread altogether for the last few months but I really miss my breakfast slice of toast with either avocado or marmite. I have tried several supermarket low...

I have been a blood and platelet donor for the past 30 years, but since being diagnosed as type 2 diabetic three years ago I have been borderline anemic and need iron supplements. However, as long as my iron level is acceptable they still want my blood. I take 3 metformin daily.

I tried almond butter from Sainsburys instead of peanut butter. Delicious! I have it on fine ground oatcakes.

Hi, I was diagnosed seven months ago, and put on two metaformin a day plus a low carb diet, and more exercise. I am 68 years old. I had no bad side effects from the metaformin, I have lost two stone in weight, feel far more energetic and have halved my blood sugar readings. It is a no...