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I have a friend who is T2 ( I am T1) and he said he gets his meds free as he has prescription exempt card could you ask your Gp for the sharpes bin to be added on ? Or are you diet controlled only ?

Hi I don't have to eat a set number of carbs, they told me to use plate method having quarter carbs quarter protein rest vegetables- I take 18 units of mixed insulin twice per a day. I was interested in carb counting as I thought it may help weight loss but was told I would need to change to a...

Hi pinktogue can I ask was novomix an mixed insulin ? I was interested as I am on a mixed insulin twice daily and my endcrologist said I need to go on to a basal bolus if I wanted to carb count. I am trying to lose weight as well hence like you I would hate it if it means weight gain. Thanks

The dietitian told me to eat oatmeal bread rather than whole meal, if I can't get oatmeal bread then a good quality granary bread. If I have to buy whole meal bread I like Allison

Well done It's good to hear how well people are doing as I personally find it motivating

Hi debs, Most so-called sugar free sweets have sweetener in them so I would avoid if was you . I sometimes crave something sweet and it's does not help the kids eating chocolate in front me. You may laugh but I have been known to ask them if I can smell their chocolate bar as it helps stop the...

Hi Lacey I have had similar experiences with my bg readings being higher whilst I am not eating as much, I think it's the stress of work

Sorry typing error .. Meant blood strip not big

I was given a tee2, it's quite a basic meter and easy to use. I did however go online and got a contour usb next which has a lot more you can keep a record. You can go online to Bayer, spirit healthcare, ascentia [not sure if I spelt it right) websites and get a free meter sent out : they all...

Sorry for some reason the title of this question is something I can't edit- it should be hypoband Sent from my iPhone using DCUK Forum

Hi I am thinking about investing in a hypoband and, I have read a thread about this, and just wanted to ask if it actually helps. I was diagnosis at 51 and put straight on insulin, so early days for me. I find my blood glucose test just before bed varies between 4.7-6.9 ( averages out around...

try and get into a daily routine as I find it helps me better with diabetes management. Be kind to yourself and focus on how much you have achieved on a ****-day. Sent from my iPhone using DCUK Forum

Drink plenty of water Eat sensible portions Avoid if possible processed foods Avoid sugar-rich foods Low-fat or 0% fat-free can mean it has hidden sugars like sweeteners / concentrated fruit juices Eat protein at every meal Take your feet for a walk not the car on short journeys - when walking...

Hi I am Indian, my advise is portion control: eat dahls (lentils) and sabzi more than rice or roti. I use olive oil rather than ghee, I use brown tilda basmati rice or tilda brown basmati rice with quinoa, I have changed the atta to 100% whole meal flour if I can't get this atta I use multigrain...

Hi I buy most of my fish from the Indian supermarkets as they you can get them already prepared so just have to bake in the oven as well as they are quite thick fillet-sizes, they also suitable for freezing. I also buy lidl's white fish fillets to cut down into cubes and lightly fry in chickpea...

Hi I had this problem just before being diagnosed and given canesten cream which did mildly help. It wasn't until I managed to get my meds and blood sugar level under control that it natural cleared up.

Hi Fresh Bitter gourd is also used as Indian veg curried dish, it's widely available from most Indian supermarkets (also available pre cooked tinned & frozen - seen this frozen in tesco) and has been known for its medicinal qualities in india for centuries.

Hope this doesn't happen although reading the links it seems likely. I just hope we don't end up like some countries needing semi-private / private healthcare

Yes I don't think it will help NHS personal view.I work in the NHS and to be honest they keep Promising more money but always goes elsewhere, we have a good healthcare system and most of the individuals who commit their life to making it work well

Thanks for this as its useful for me to know. I am newly diagnosis and put on metaformin for 1-day then insulin following as told metaformin wasn't suitable The endocrinologist consultant said he doesn't want to give me a type yet as he wants to see how ultrasound scan showed so due to see him...