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I use crream on feet anyhow. However, have decided to go to GP.

I was diagnosed Type2 at Christmas, am just controlling it by diet/exercise and had no actual symptons as far as was aware before diagnosis. It was just a annual blood test that showed it up. However the last few nights I am having problems sleeping as my feet are burning and itchy. I last had...

Hotter shoes are good - they have various styles that come in wider widths. I have found them comfortable and have had a couple of pairs for years and years! Have bought cheaper shoes and ended up throwing them out. You can buy them on line too or by post if you do not have a local stockist.

I was given amtrip to calm my nerve endings when my exzema was really bad and I could not stop itching and therefore make it worse. I found that the tablets helped with that type of problem too and it meant my skin improved as I was not scratching the same. I was told by specialist to take it...

Glad someone has mentioned this as I had this letter this month [only diagnosed T2 in Dec 10 and test result was 6.9 diet only] and so I was concerned and was going to post same query! Will keep working at diet.

Well, I will be seeing my GP again in a few weeks as she said she wanted to see me beginning February so will ask again about this.

Well, saw the Practice Nurse today and given advice about diet and a booklet from Diabetes UK about food................ so mentioned testing myself and she said I did not need to do so at present. I would have another blood test in 3 mths and then 3mths after that, and another then it would be...

I don't eat wheat and have found the best of the breads is called Genius - the brown one is quite pleasant! I only have 2 slices toasted in morning for breakfast[that may change now diagnosed T2]. Do not like any wheat free bread untoasted - also hopeless for sandwiches as it falls apart. If...

I was diagnosed Type 2 only 2 weeks ago, and see the Practice Nurse next Tuesday to discuss diet etc. My GP has said she will see me again beginning of February and that I just need to control it by diet/exercise to begin with. I am just wondering whether I should ask if I should monitor myself...

Some years ago I had the endoscopy to see if was coeliac - however the result did not show that even though the blood test I had had showed the antibodies. However, the consultant I saw felt that I had had it as a child [due to my description of myself at that time!] and the changes in puberty...

oh dear, hope that nibbling on nuts and raisins is a good safe alternative! At least any guest can be offered chocs happily.

I like chocolate and have been given a big box for Christmas! How do I go on about that? As being new to diabetes I feel a bit confused about what "sweet" stuff you can have.

Hello, just been diagnosed type 2 having being borderline for a few years. Advised diet alone at present. See Nurse in couple of weeks, GP sending me on DESMOND, and advised to get special eye test. Just concerned about diet as I do not eat wheat - not coeliac but have had exzema and wheat...