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My dietician was of sick so I finally managed to see the actual diabetic dietician last week. It was good to talk to someone who knows what their talking about. I’m the wrong side of 50, obese and apple shape so all my weight is around my belly. I also have a inflamed fatty liver. So her advise...

Hi Chaps and Lasses, Not really sure where to post but this is where I started October 2016, so it only seemed right to start here again. Last posted July 2017, went on a so called 'Expert' course, all it succeeded in doing for me was to confuse me and turn everything I'd learned here on its...

Hi All, Feeling really flat today. Saw ENT consultant yesterday about possible sleep apnoea, being referred to respiratory team for the relevant test. Was asked if I had any questions mind was blank couldn't think of any, kicked myself afterwards. Didn't even ask why he suspected I had it? Then...

Hi All, Really sorry if this is wrong of me but needed to talk to someone. Saw my psyc today, not been coping too well, been having psychological therapy and its bringing up all sorts of past trauma's that I'm not coping too well with. Hence having flash backs again and shell we say unhelpful...

Hi All, I've been low carbing for about four months now, weight loss was going brilliantly until New Year. Now I keep yo yoing up and down around the same 2lbs and don't seem to be able to slip below it. Not doing anything different diet wise, also increased exercise so don't understand it. Had...

Hi All, I was prediabetic on 1500 normal metformin a day. Turned diabetic had metformin increased to 2G per day and put on slow release. Was working well with LC diet as well went from Hba1c of 53 to 40 in 3 months. Always had constipation problems, but just recently changed to 5 days...

Hi All, I had my HBA1C results back today. After 3 months eating Low Carb High Fat I've gone from 53 to 40. I've lost 1 stone 9 lbs in weight and my blood sugars each day range from 5.5 -7 mmols. I know I should be delighted but some how can't feel like that as still depressed (as usual). Does...

Hi All, Recently diagnosed type 2, doing low carb high fat diet, obviously avoiding sugars as well. On top of that I have 3 visitors coming for christmas, my daughter (who isn't too much of a problem), and two of her old uni friends, a young female Muslim, and a young female who can only eat...

Hi All, Yesterday I saw my GP and he said he thought I was improving all round. Today I saw the psychiatrist and he suggested ECT therapy. I must admit I've had a really low day today and that obviously came across. This suggestion comes out of the bag every so often from the psyc's as my mood...

Hi All, I was talking to a friend today who has been diabetic for 10 years now; I had no idea. She attended a Diabetic get together yesterday and was told that the Government was going to withdraw funding from the Ex-pert course through out the country. I'm not sure about any where else, but...

Hi All, I've been diagnosed type 2 for 6 weeks now. Was pre diabetic and on low dose of metformin, Since diagnosis metformin increased and now apparently have borderline hypothyroidism with TFT at 6.9. GP hoping its going to settle on own and I have to have a repeat Thyroid function test in...

Hi All, Is it possible to eat Dumplings and stew on LCHF diet? I have a friend who despite knowing I'm recently diagnosed type 2 and the diet I'm following, keeps trying to sabotage me every thursday. I go to hers every week for dinner and then on to the local quiz night. Last week she dished up...

Hiya, Whats the rules on being able to drive if your a type 2 diabetic on Metformin. Do I have to info the DVLA in U.K I've tried looking it up on DVLA website but didn't find it very clear, does anyone know? Maggie/Magpie

Hi All, I was diagnosed Type 2 two weeks ago. GP wasn't very good at explaining things - said very little in fact. But I think that's because he expected me to know already as used to be a nurse, but a long time ago. But i must admit I didn't ask anything either as couldn't get my head around...