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Interesting study:- http://onediabetic.blogspot.com/2009/09/diabetes-tea-and-coffee.html Get That Kettle Boiled!

Countless times we hear of the side effects of aspirin, i rarely take it, and would like to keep it that way...Chilli's are the way forward. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/LIFE-STYLE/Health-Fitness/Health/Hot-chillies-can-prevent-diabetes/articleshow/4953604.cms

As if winter isnt bad enough with all the misery, stress, and illness it already causes, apparently now it has a connection with the onset of diabetes (type 1) in kids below the age of 15! http://onediabetic.blogspot.com/2009/08/winter-blues-bad-for-diabetes.html Why does winter have to...

A while ago i posted about my discovery of carb counting, and how i should have made it my business to learn about Carb counting years, and years ago. Well i invested in a little carb counter book on amazon for litterally pennies, and for anyone sceptical about carb counting, this book literally...

Add some Whipped cream and really treat yourself :lol:

I regularly see 2 specific doctors at my clinic, one swears between 4-7, the other prefers 5-9 Personally i think 9 pre-food is too high, and id aim for around the 6's pre-food (mainly due to an unatural occurence of spikes and dips that ive learned to live with) post food id expect not to go...

Thanks very much for the compliment :) Diabetes is an issue worth raising awareness for, even through my little old blog!

Hi ken, Thanks very much for participating, much appreciated! I do try to endorse this forum through my blog as much as possible because this forum has been a lifeline to me! Everybody on here is generally helpful and kind, and it really does feel like a community, I suppose I do use this forum...

hello my fellow diabetics, i would just like to invite everyone over to my blog to take part on a poll i am currently running about how you feel about living with your diabetes as a general piece of research! I would be very greatful! Many thanks Gavin :D (the address is as below!)

That is an inspiration, i just hope i can be like that when im that age, i hope the 5 or so years i had out in the wilderness without totally controlling my sugars has not caused to much irreversable damage! Hoping to start a family soon(ish) so need to be in tip top shape!

Thanks Both for your input, Much Appreciated :D

Probably a silly question, But when carb counting, do you go by Total Carbs or Net Carbs? Thanks in advance for any replies :)

I confer with Chocoholic, Its just one of those things. I play alot of sport and i have a phenomenon whereby i can do my bloods just before playing a football match (they will be around 7ish) i wont eat anything before playing, and then straight after football ill do a test and my count will be...

This one has always confused me, i was also told in the early days by the NHS get some carbs down you, porridge, oats, etc etc, and now im being told cut down on the carbs. :( confusing.

Robyn, Your own personal story sounds very similar to mine, i to have only recently come to terms with my diabetes after 7 years, and now ive realised its time to make a few changes. You might be interested in keeping up with my blog, as there should be some personal sories and information on...

Thanks so much to everyone for sharing your thaughts and wisdom, its great to get such positive feedback from everybody! :)

Hi folks Ive recently started blogging about my life as a diabetic, being diagnosed at 15, and how i feel now im 21. As an avid readers of these forums, and other diabetes blogs, I would like to gather some sort of picture from you all. Recently i watched embarrasing teenage bodies, featuring...

Clive, many thanks for sharing with us, i have now posted on my blog and spread the message I hope your bloods will calm soon, and i hope your general health improves. Many thanks Gavin

Hi Joneswood, thanks for sharing that with us, its always good to get some firm advice and makesure everyone is aware of possible dangers, in any respect to diabetes. I shall be writing about this on my blog, if you wouldnt mind?, spreading the word to my readership. Many thanks Gavin :)

Ken, My last HBa1c was 7.6....my lowest since being diagnosed was a 6.2, over the last 2 years my highest was 9.4....hm, im no good am i! :(