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After a LONG battle with Diabulemia and generally not giving a **** about myself.. A 4 day stay in hospital where the doctors had no idea what was wrong with me other than I was close to death's door, I decided it was time to sort my life out. I have an appointment at eye clinic and...

I know I have posted ages ago about this burt am absolutely sick of gaining weight every time I try to be a 'good diabetic'. Diabetic clinic near me (st johns hospital) are pathetic and I dont know where else to turn. My gp says to trust the hospital but they have no clue and I am at my wits...

So, had my first appointment at new diabetic clinic and amSERIOUSLY hacked off. Running 40mins late then when I finally got seen, they decided to do a foot check without warnig (lucky my nails were painted lol). Went in to see the consultant who without ever meeting me told me I was taking...

Does anyone attend St John's Hospital in Livingston for their Diabetic Clinic? I have my first appointment there next week, have lost the original appt letter but have the reminder. Just curious as to where I actually go when I get there, I have never been to the hospital before but know how...

Just curious. Has anyone here used a Vape to stop smoking?? If so, what flavour Vapes did you use? I have just started using one (along with cigs) and it tases like caramel snack a jacks haha. LOVE it!

I have decided to write this for no reason other than to say 'Good Morning' to everyone. Fed up of reading about so much bad things happening in the world and it doesnt hurt to say Hi and spread a little cheer!! So, 'Hi', hope you all have a good day today :)

Just wondering if anyone has tried this as a way to keep fit? There is a fitness ranch a few miles from mine that does classes and just wanted other peoples thoughts on it. I am going to try it out on Monday and wanna see if its worth getting hubby to come along as dont know if he would enjoy it.

I saw a couple of posts with recipes for low carb bread, can someone please post links or recipes as can no longer find the threads they were posted on. Also, any ideas for meals for hubby's lunches? He doesnt have access to microwave or cooker whilst at work but have plastic forks/containers...

Does anyone have a link to get a free meter? Hubby is currently using my spare one and I cant find the page I used to get my meter. Any help appreciated.

So, hubby was diagnosed t2 November last year, doesnt check bloods but does eat low carb diet. Said he didnt feel right so checked his blood sugars and its sitting at 24.0. This is after a mad rush to garage to get tyres changed and a walk to the shops. Any ideas?? He is on 1 slow release...

Looking for recommendations for a slow cooker. We currently have a Go Chef one but the timer only goes to 2hrs and need one with at least 5/6hrs. I have never even used the one we have yet, I would rather slave over the cooker but the local butcher said to use it for stews, etc so need any...

My friend and I have been talking about this a bit lately and she is sure she is pregnant but too early to test. On an average day her bsl are very tightly controlled, the last few days her sugars have been quite high, between 11 -14. She says this means she is pregnant as no amount of...

Is anyone on here from West Lothian? If so, where are you from/where do you stay?

This may sou d like a daft question but what signs/symptoms did you have before being diagnosed with type 2? I have been diagnosed as type 1 since childhood and cant even remember anything about being diagnosed (apart from spending a week in hospital). I have a VERY strong suspicion that my...

Whatever your religion, wherever you are from.. Merry Christmas, Season's Greetings, etc. Pretty much, everyone, everywhere, have a brilliant day!!!!

Does anyone on here stay in West Lothian?

I have been type 1 for 26 years and overweight for all but 3 of these years. The lowest my weight has been is 10st and now I am at my heaviest and it is drivig me crazy. Before anyone starts with the 'rip Maria apart', I want advice, NOT a load of people criticising me. On a usual day, I...

Has anyone on here ever experienced an abusive relationship?? I dont mean verbal but physical as well. Sitting shaking as I write this, crying like a little kid with nowhere to go and noone to turn to.

Long story short. I was born in '86 so having a 30th birthday party in 3 weeks, looking for some '80's sweets as I am being such a big kid, I want to make up little goodie bags with sweets from when I was a kid but I have no idea what to put in them! All I know is white mice (??) Cause my Mum...

Having a party in a few weeks for my birthday but really struggling to come up with healthy food options. Got to do the usual, sausage rolls/sandwiches or my little nephew would kill me (haha) Other than that though, I have no idea what to do. All help greatly appreciated