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My diabetes clinic counsellor explained that corn is something to avoid - whether popcorn, tinned sweetcorn or corn on the cob. It falls into the higher carb categories like bread and pasta, it is in the grains/wheat category rather than the vegetables. So I avoid popcorn as much as possible (I...

It is always an individual issue. But for me personally, being diagnosed with Type 2 in May, the diabetes clinic I attended showed me that a low carb diet was necessary - and I've lost 15 lbs (can you hear how happy I am!) in 3 months. :D Most importantly, I've lost the "cravings" for high...

I wish I could offer advice but I need advice! Breakfast is so difficult for me, I can't really face anything at all except a cup of tea - so when I was told diabetics NEED breakfast, I just panicked. I have to force myself to eat a few crackers or something just to get the first dose of...

Hi, I've been reading with interest the comments about ibuprofen and Metformin and diabetes. I'm on Metformin, twice daily, since May. For the past week, I've been taking ibuprofen for a sore knee (had an injury about 3 years ago and it's acting up again). But now I've been switched to...

Hello! I'm a Brit living in Canada, we've been here about 5 years, originally from Kent. I've recently been diagnosed with Type 2 (not shocking, with lots of family diabetics (1 and 2), I have been told for years that I have glucose intolerance and I had gestational diabetes and did insulin...