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Hi. I was diagnosed in 1972 when I was 34, so immediately I was a Type 2. After I lost weight at an alarming rate I was put on insulin and here I am today at 81, I am reasonably well controlled but struggle with my morning readings now and then. Originally I had a test tube and a tablet...

Hi. I was diagnosed in 1972 and am still going strong. Have one or two complications but still manage to play golf twice a week. Never thought I woukld live to 60, but I'm 81 in 3 weeks.

I also grow courgettes and here is my recipe. Cut the courgettes lengthways into strips about a quarter of an inch thick and fry gently in olive oil until slightly softened. (about 5 mins.) Remove and put on a baking tray with about 3 drops of sweet chilli sauce (spread with a knife) on top...

Perhaps we should all write to Theresa May and see if she can hurry things up with the postcode lottery! it really seems very unfair for it not to be subscribed when NICE has at last allowed it,

How does one get a C Peptide test? Does it cost? JMM

Hi. I bought some cbd oil because I had trapped a nerve in my back and my doctor was reluctant to give me anything other than paracetamol and Acupan. However the oil certainly good for me but I can't say whether it was treatment I received from a 'bone manipulator' or the oil, but I feel...

Does anybody know if the Freestyle Libre is available on the NHS in Sheffield?

I I love sweet potatoes roasted in olive oil,. I find if I peel and cut them and then freeze them overnight they only take ashour to roast. Also they are now Gi

I have just discovered Weatherspons. They are absoluytely amazing. Apart from the reasonable prices, when asked they have nuyritional informstion leaflets covering everything they sell.

Hi. Having been Type 1 for 4years, I have had no trouble with obtaining meters or supplies until recently. About a year ago, I acquired a Breeze 2 meter which I found ideal, but for the last 3 months obtaining test strips has been difficult. I contacted Bayer who assure me there isn't a...

Hi. I have a Breeze 2 meter which Bayer sent me, and which I find excellent. There are 10 strips in a disc, but unfortunately they are not easy to obtain at the moment. May have to change soon so am taking note of all your comments.

I was 32 when I was diagnosed, but think I had had it about 4 years. I started off on diet only, then on increasing numbers of tablets (after weight sank to 6st.13lbs) and after about 3 years went on to insulin. 12 months ago (after asking to go on a Dafne Course and being refused because I...

My Type 1 is well controlled but I too have itchy skin (mainly at and during the night and on my stomach). I too can scratch it raw at times. However my GP gave me Betamethasone Cream which stops it immediately. Don't know if it can be bought off prescription though.

Can't get any blood at all from the back of my finger. Am I doing it wrong!

Re: Have you done the DAFNE/DESMOND courses or anything simi After 42 years of being diabetic and about 40 years on Insulin, my GP finally decided I must be Type 1 and I was finally allowed to go on a DAFNE Course. I had already done quite a lot of Research on my own but found it extremely...

I am desperately trying to lose weight with low carbs and exercise, but it isn't coming off quickly. I read an article in yesterday's Daily Mail about exercise. Roughlky speaking it is ........ Do 30 secs of exercise, (making yourself out of breath) rest for l minute and then repeat three...

It's very encouraging to read your low carb stories, but how low is low. How many carbs a day are we talking about? I would love to lose some weight (11st 2 lbs at the moment). I am 74 years old, have been diabetic since I was 33, and play golf 3 times a week, and walk briskly on my...

I used to take my Basal Insulin at night but found I had high readings in the morning, I think it was too strong after first injecting and after moving to morning it it much easier to control. I have also found my Blood Sugars mucg easier to control and I don't need as much.

Hi, At the ripe o;ld age of 74 and having bveen diabetic for 39 yars, my GP has finally decided I am a Tyoe 1 and I have been allowed to go on a Dafne Course. I could recommend it to anyone. Even I learned things I didn't know and learned how to work out my ratios, which aren't usually...