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I think that depending on the individual there is a need for these slimming groups, however we all must keep in mind that we are in control of whatever we eat. If the group did not work for you and you gained weight then you obviously were not sticking the rules. I have been on 2 fabulous cruise...

Hello There, I joined slimming world last October 2013. I am type 2 and was taking 4 x 500mg Metformin and 1 x 80mg Gliclazide a day. I have had a steady weight loss over that time and am now 2 stone lighter. I have just been told by my doctor that the Gliclazide can now be dropped from my...

Hello everyone, Glad it's not just me then. I was diagnosed in 2006 and have had this intermitent problem on and off ever since but with time you learn to deal with it and like one of the comments says I keep a supply of treatment in hand. I have a really good GP and nurse who are very...

Hi Mishy, I am T2 diabetic and my hubby has high cholesterol, We have been abroad twice this year so far and we went to tenerife for christmas last year. Each time we have insured with sainsburys travel insurance. You should not have any problems with regard to the diabeties side of things but...

Hello all, I went to my docs surgery diabetics clinic yesterday and after he had done the various investigations that this visit entailed I asked him about the endo barrier. I was somewhat dismayed when he turned to me and said he had not heard anything about it. The reason for my dismay is that...

Hello Everyone, Was just having a browse and this has got my dander up a bit. I have been diagnosed as T2 since 2006 and never in that time or will I ever shy away from looking after myself where ever I may be. If people have a problem with my testing then it will stay their problem. I certainly...

Hello Helen, I was diagnosed as a Type 2 diabetic in 2006. At the time I felt much like yourself and yes I asked myself how do you move forward. The answer is simple, you just do. My life didn't end just because I became a diabetic. I still enjoy the food I eat. My weight has not ballooned or...

Hello all, This is my first posting and I have been diagnosed as diabetic since 2006(type 2). I read with interest everyones coments with regard to statins and would like to say that I take 40mg of simvastatin daily(at night) but I also take a co-enzyme Q-10. I asked in a very well known store...