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Oh, I am so glad your colleague got help! Well done to you for talking to her. She is fortunate to have someone as kind and caring around her. Sending you hugs as you've been through a trying time too!

Hi Jim, I have been having awful cramps in my calves and feet. Now I'm on metformin and low carb (diagnosed in August), the cramps have almost gone away. I still get them now and again though.

Hi and thank you for your help. I wear distance glasses and have a pair for computer use which I'm wearing all the time as they help make life a bit less fussy. I haven't tried the ready readers, but that's a definite thought. I'll look into it after the move - I haven't got time right now!!

Hello and thank you for posting. I am so sorry you and your hubby are having such a tough time. I'm sorry chaps but it can be quite hard for us wifes to take care of you! My hubby was diagnosed T2 a few years before I was and I've been desperately trying ever since to change his diet, motivate...

Hi imperp, your first attempt sounds good to me! Although maybe not the bread. I started on the low carb programm 4 weeks ago and that, and SR metformin, has brought my sugars down to 12.6 2 hours after porridge. I'm finding the low carb program a really good help as it gives the info in bite...

Thank you all for your helpful replies. I last had my eyes checked in the spring and needed my prescription slightly tweaked and all was fine until about 6 weeks ago. Since then, although my BS has improved, my eyes have worsened. I keep passing things to hubby to read for me as I can't see...

Hi mum2one. I was diagnosed as type 2 a few weeks ago. I've had an under-active thyroid for donkey's years and am thyroxine. I haven't been told that metformin (I'm on 4 x 500mg per day) and thyroxine don't mix (doesn't mean they do mix, I don't know!). Now I'm used to the metformin I've stopped...

Hi and thank you for your reply. I'm glad it's normal!! I've ended up buying audio books because it's driving me potty not being able to read or sew! I hope your eyes improve soon too.

there are other conditions that could be causing you fatigue. I have fibromyalgia and I know the heavy tired feeling all too well. fibromyalgia also causes brain fog. since I was diagnosed with fibro, I've come to know and loathe it! It is managable, you just have to work out what's right for...

Can you get out to the seaside? being by the sea always helps calm and refresh me. Another thing that I find helps is cross stitching or knitting or crocheting - keeps my hands busy and the rhythmic movements calm my mind. I hope things improve for you soon. I know it can't be easy but hang on...

Hi, I was diagnosed 3 weeks ago as type 2. Since before that I've noticed my sight getting worse. When I first saw the DN 3 weeks ago, she explained that high blood sugar can leave like a film on the eyes and it would get better. It has got worse to the point where I cannot read a book. I use a...

Hello and welcome Mike!

Hello and welcome, Suzanne!

I found this all very helpful and interesting! My problem with diet is that I'm vegetarian and I've never liked fat! I was buying low fat cheese - should I be buying full fat? Also, porridge. That's how I start my day and is what the DN said was okay. What about milk? I buy semi-skimmed milk and...

Hello and welcome from another newbie.

Hello and welcome from another newbie.

thank you. we're really looking forward to the move!

Thank you all. We're moving on the 13th September (just exchanged contracts!) so I'll wait until after the move to order a meter.

Thank you. We've finally got a moving date for 13th September so as soon as we move I'll order a meter. I just feel that's the way to go.

Hello nowhereman! I'm a newbie at this diabetes thing and am type 2. You won't find judgemental people here, just people who can empathise and understand. They're a great support and you have plenty to offer others too!