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I've looked through the threads but no one seemed to answer this question: can type 2 diabetes lead to Lupus? I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes around 5 years ago; since then, I have lost more than 10% body weight (around 75.5 kgs), BMI around 25; very rarely exceed blood sugar readings of...

There are countless reasons why we should stay in the EU. But that does not mean just to leave it as it is but to stay in to change it from a big business cartel to a genuine co-operative of European nations that care about the health and welfare of its citizens, something that seems lost on...

Been a little while since this last post but now move seems to becoming more a reality. We're due to visit Llandudno at the end of this month on a house reccy and will probably call in at the local health centre to see what the situation will be. Any other ideas welcome!

Thanks for your responses. Babybel, it seems from this forum that many GPs are not prescribing strips for type 2.s. I can't understand this - I've been to educational classes run by trained diabetic nurses and they all emphasise the importance of regularly checking sugar levels - i.e. at least...

Hi I am living in the west of Ireland and, in spite of the problems with the Irish healthcare system, I get pretty good help from my GP and local hospital clinic. Currently, my diabetes is well controlled, last HbA1c was 40, down from last 41. I am on 2 metformin 850 g per day, to be reduced...