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    Slim Fast

    They do but as I'm not following it precisely it makes it a little harder!
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    Slim Fast

    Thanks for the congrats all! I hope to keep going until I reach my target but 7 months of mainly a milkshake diet is killing me...
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    Diabetes.co.uk PETITION for better access to blood testing

    Re: Diabetes.co.uk PETITION for better access to blood testi Fantastic! I signed this last night as I know testing your sugar is paramount. When I was first diagnosed I was given a meter but obtaining the strips is a nightmare as my doctor says I should only testing once or twice a week. I...
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    Life after the Newcastle Diet

    Congrats! The hand gauge method is something that has always helped me when making my main evening meals. The palm of your hand = protein Size of your fist = carbs Two hands cupped together = amount of veg you need to eat. I always cook from fresh which stems from my days as a chef but I...
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    Slim Fast

    Hi all, Just wanted to know if anybody has been using Slimfast as a tool to drop those pounds? Last year I went through a few early diabetes workshops and thought I need help with the weight side of things. I was referred to a Diabetes Dietitian who referred me to a normal Dietitian who...
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    House Burned Down During Hypo!

    Warning a really long post! ----- Hiya, It sounds like you have gone through a tremendous ordeal and I can only sympathise. I am sure there are quite a few people who may be able to share help and guidance. I can only help by sharing my story... My mother was diagnosed with diabetes (type 2)...