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As a diabetic T2 and over 60 my stance is to self isolate and take as many precautions as possible to avoid exposure to Covid-19. I still go out for walks but avoid getting close to anyone's breath by at least 2 metres. That also means making sure to avoid their breath reaching me on the wind...

youngmanfrank... please could you share your Newcastle diet experience. What you did, what you ate etc. what your regime is now? Thanks Richard

Tesco sell Jumbo Oats.I find Flanagans are best and the organic ones are the same price as the non organic. Our Tesco has just added Jordans Jumbo Oats. If you use Tesco and they do not stock them ask the manager, explain that Diabetics love them and if s/he has any business sense will get them...

It's ridiculous and odious to not give Type 2 patients test strips to self manage their BG levels. Early management will avoid or delay future complications such as switching to Insulin (expensive), amputations, kidney transplants etc. NICE appear to appreciate that the cost/benefit analysis...

Hi 'Just diagnosed' I was diagnosed in Sep 2010. With 15.5 BG reading. Shock horror! First reaction was to go and buy my own BG meter! A lovely Contour USB and tested myself from then on regularly. Went crazy and started exercise regime of minimum 1 mile power walking plus 5km jogs (until had...

My first Christmas as a diabetic since Sep. And I start Metformin tablets tomorrow. For me Christmas is about enjoying my family, time to chat, to slob out and for us all to recharge the batteries. But I have opted for a lifestyle change and the new diet, the new recipes my wife has formulated...

A good introduction. Really needed. Although I winced when I saw how the demonstrator disposed of the lancet. I prick the circular plastic head in the middle when it is on the table. Trying to put the lancet into the circular plastic head with both hands for me is too risky as I am prone to...

Hi Perverse that you have to pay for lancets and strips when you have been diagnosed as diabetic but get them free if you take medication. That's an incentive to go onto expensive medication rather than try to control it by diet and exercise. Unfortunately, despite diet and regular exercise I...