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Hi, I decided to go keto for the last 4 weeks, not for any special reason as I am happy with being low(ish) carb, around 80 to 100 a day but wanted to see what effect it had on my glucose levels. Again, my levels have been absolutely fine & within target up to now so NO particular reason other...

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-8954561/One-egg-day-increases-risk-developing-diabetes-60-study-warns.html?ito=email_share_article-top Erm, they're happy to tell us that the eatwell plate is good for us but now they are saying eggs give you type 2 (well, more or less)!!!

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8735651/Diabetic-shop-worker-sacked-self-isolating-start-Covid-pandemic-wins-7-000-payout.html I found this interesting, hope others do.

I couldn't seem to post a link but I read this article and sighed, especially given the fact it referenced that it was taken from this site (if it was it has pretty much mangled the information). It was headed under World Diabetes day from an online media 'Independent'. QUOTE; This can lead to...

Well I knew it was coming! I'd had my latest blood test results, h1bac was 39 (perfectly happy with that) but after going low carb and moderate fat for 6 weeks, my cholesterol had risen. It's now a total of 8.9, (HDL 2.45, trigs 0.9, LDL 6.3). It had been around 7 previously with the same HDL &...

Hi to everyone. Well, my latest result is in and it's......drum roll...…..39 (5.7%). My last one was 6% and I got a little telling off from my Consultant who said it was too low and my management too strict. He was very nice about it but said to eat more carbs or use less insulin. My diet is...

Just been to see the Diabetes Consultant and his first words were 'Your h1ac is down to 6%, that means you're having hypos and it should be at 6.5. You're too tightly controlled'. Grrrr…..I felt like saying well if you give me a CGM, I can see if it is low between finger pricking. He was a very...

Hi, I am due to go on holiday abroad in a few weeks so thought I would ask the Dr for a letter that states I have diabetes and need to take my insulin etc with me in my hand held luggage (advice I have read everywhere and on the NHS website). I have just traipsed down to the surgery and got...

Just back from a routine 'diabetes' appointment but at the GP's (not the hospital where I am well overdue a Consultant's appointment but have heard nothing for 4 months). I tried to get a print out of a recent blood test but she said that would cost me £10 and I'm not paying that out of...

Hi, I was diagnosed as having diabetes 6 months ago, suspected to be type 1, on small dose of insulin to begin with. C Peptide - low side of normal, islet antibody test - negative, was waiting for the gad test results and eagerly anticipating a definitive diagnosis....just came back and nurse...

Hi, A few personal facts (as I know these are important): 56 year old female, diagnosed as type 1, 6 months ago but not definitive (usual symptoms of thirst etc plus ketones over 4 and hba1c 15.2) - BMI 22, physically fit, no other issues, left hospital on low dose of novarapid and lantus but...

Hi to all, Just a query really, I have recently been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (3 months ago) and am now back at work (emergency services, shift work, managerial level but still on the streets in a supervisory capacity). Occ Health are doing a 'reasonable adjustment' assessment which is...

Hi there, I hope I'm posting in the right bit. Just to fill in some background, I had been feeling thirsty and weeing a lot etc, went to the Drs, he did a BS test and it was 16 with ketones over 4. He went into a panic and I went off to the hospital, they kept me in overnight and on release the...