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I don't have any of the sweet cakey stuff anymore. The affect on my sugar levels is too dramatic and I don't want to risk the possible long term damage. I know other people like the odd treat and I have fallen off the wagon when desperate for a sweet taste but generally I wouldn't choose any of...

I was diagnosed with diabetes after a routine eye exam, I was referred to my GP by my optician and told I needed to make an appointment with the diabetes nurse and an appointment to get an eye scan at the hospital, I had to wait over 6 weeks to see the diabetes nurse and had to wait 18 weeks...

The information and support I have received from my doctor has been rubbish. On initial diagnosis I was sent a letter confirming diabetes ( it was picked up in a routine eye test ) no results no other information ( my blood reading was very very high) , no meds and had to wait 5 weeks to see a...

I am so lucky. I do my dream job.

I am B+ getting knocked up revealed this info. Although I don't recommend getting knocked up just to find out. Giving birth really really hurts. A lot.

I like big rants and I cannot lie.

In my experience, as as newly diagnosed T2 person, most people's perception of diabetes is worryingly off the mark. I have become a bit of a diabetes bore to anyone who asks me how I am doing. I have also had some priceless comments about not eating cake ( 'What silly diet are you on? Have a...

Beware buying from Boots, they do a really nice cheap machine Accu Chek mobile but the replacement cassettes are £25 - £30 for 50 tests which is very expensive. There are much cheaper options.

http://homehealth-uk.com/ I think this is the website that a lot of users here buy from, someone will be able to give you the code to order the strips in bulk for much cheaper. The testing machines are relatively cheap but you have to be careful which one you buy as the strips can be...

I have been prescribed Metformin and my hair is falling out. I do not know if the two are connected or if it is a general diabetes related issue.

Honestly there's not a forum member or newly diagnosed diabetic who hasn't felt it. At times it can feel truly grim, I am surrounded by loving family, brilliant mates and my huge collection of coffee table art books but only someone who has diabetes can really know what it's like. The invisible...

Hello come here and have a great big Mum hug. Everything will be ok. I am a million years too old to connect with you on any sensible level lol, ( see I typed LOL which is truly tragic). There are boards here for teenagers and others here that know loads and loads about all kinds of diabetes...

My name is Sam and I ate a fishcake.

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oooOOOoooO a diabetic craft club. Excellent.

Yep, I had to wait 5 weeks to see the diabetes nurse, I wasn't told what levels I had been diagnosed at, no info at all. I knew nothing. Was told I had to wait 18 weeks to even get an appointment to see an eye specialist ( my diabetes was picked up in a routine eye exam). Obviously I was...

I was diagnosed at 17.something. Please don't worry though, getting back on track with diet, exercise and maybe a bit of medication will see him right. I have been diagnosed for about 3 months and I have regular BG readings of lows at 5 and highs at 11. I still have lots of work to do but...

Hi Pete and welcome. I am T2 so not much help with your questions but there will be better qualified help along soon. These forums are pretty much all you'll need outside of your regular doctor ( and maybe even more help *wink* ) in terms of information with a vast ocean of knowledge and...

Talking of booze I also still treat myself to a cheeky Pino, a lush deep Rioja or one of my many many gins. I do however have a studio above a craft brewery which is difficult but they know not to give me free tasters anymore.

I agree about testing, I test test test. The results have given me a well rounded picture of how I react to certain foods. Helped immeasurably with my new diet. Most of the results have been no surprise some a total shocker. Shredded Wheat and porridge, I may as well have a cake mate. The...