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    Apples and carbs and GI

    I have type 2 diabetes for over 30 years. I am 82 years old. I have regulated blood sugar batter in the last 6 months due to constant use of my Free Style sensor. I have lost over 40kg in weight by a strict adherence to a very low carb diet - NO bread, NO biscuits, No booze in particular...
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    Freestyle Libre + Me

    It's brilliant! I'm type 2 and living in Greece where Freestyle Libre is free only to type 1 so I'm paying 60Euro twice a month! The only problem is keeping the sensor stuck on! The last one got loosened in the shower and pulled off when I took off a T-shirt later. You can't refit them! Any...
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    Freestyle Libre

    I am 80 years old and have had diabetes for about 30 years. My aged mind does not absorb new things easily. Over the years, I have had advice from GP's about diabetes care: a lot has been confusing and variable. I now live in Crete, Greece where the health care is somewhat different from UK...
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    Type 2 A new man

    "Team" - it does not work like that in Crete! I need to get under the control of the hospital and that requires a reference from the equivalent to a GP.
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    Type 2 A new man

    I am A 79-Year-old overweight man diagnosed some 35years ago although I suspect I had diabetes long before. I have been stupid and completely neglected treatment. I have taken meds as prescribed but have not changed my lifestyle. I have just had a big fright with some sort of wound on my foot...
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    Men's socks for diabetics

    I have just been told that I need to wear socks suitable for diabetics. Looking at Amazon, there is a bewildering array to choose from. I would prefer to shop locally here in Crete, Greece but such things are too rare here. Does any man actually wear special socks and could recommend them...
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    Type 2 Breakfast Ideas

    The biggest problem for me is to eat a good breakfast. Usually, I skip brakfast but all advice says it is the most important meal. Can anyone suggest simple breakfast ideas please. I am 79 years old, T2 diagnosed 40 years ago, overweight, live on my own in Crete, Greece, survivor of colon...
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    Itchy rashes

    I have Type 2 diabetes for over 25 years. I now live in Crete. Over the last 9 months, I have developed very itchy rashes most of which have come and gone but now I have a persistent very itchy back and scalp. I have seen my GP and two dermatologists and have tried many tablets and creams but...
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    Painful Insulin Injections

    I have 4 injections a day into the fat layer around my middle. Sometimes (and increasingly) there is a burning pain as the insulin goes in. Sometimes it is so bad that I have to stop injecting for a few minutes. I'm using new needle each injection & insulin at room temperature. I try to use...
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    Blood Sugar affected by heat?

    I spent a week in cool England with no bad symptoms from Type 2 - no tiredness, no thirst etc. - in fact I felt great even after a fish & chip supper! Can't tell what measurement was because I forgot the meter! Now back into the heat of Crete (averaging 35C) and first day measurements were...
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    Hello from sunny Crete

    I was diagnosed with Type 2 so many years ago that I can't remember (I celebrate my 70th birthday this year) I left UK 4 years ago to come to live in this wonderful country and my fears that medical care would be a problem have come true in respect of diabetes. When I left UK, I was on high...