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Hey Flowerpot, thank you so much for your helpful and detailed reply. I suddenly don't feel quite so alone with this condition now. I can relate to a lot of what you say and my HbA1c is not far off yours at 7.0% but still the foot continues to fracture and has now collapsed. I too have been told...

Thank you for tagging her. Just seen her reply. Stuart

I've been diagnosed T2 since 2007 and am now insulin dependent. Four months ago I was diagnosed with Charcot Foot and told I'll be in a plaster cast for anything up to 2 years. I have the cast changed every 2 weeks to check there are no sores developing. Has anyone else been diagnosed with this...

Great stuff Anna. Thanks a lot for your advice. Stuart

Thanks Dave. That's good to know. Stuart

Great. Thanks Daibell

Thanks Mo1905. Thought it was going to present difficulties but not so.

Could anyone advise what I need to do when carrying my pen needles and insulin on an aircraft? I'm going to South Africa in May and America in September. Obviously the needles are an issue but so too is the insulin being in liquid form. Thanks Stuart

Seems yet another 'no added sugar' or 'no sugar' product is difficult to find. I've long held the belief that manufacturers just aren't interested in producing food and drink products suitable for those with diabetes. Breakfast cereals are another classic example. I challenged one manufacturer...

I'm T2 and quite recently bought a wrist band from Diabetes UK. Although my condition is fairly well under control I seem to have more peace of mind now due to a lot of medication I'm on - 14 pills a day but not all for diabetes. Medics can also access details of next of kin. I always worried...

That's clearer now. Thanks Mark. :wave:

I'm now confused between the information from Diabetes UK, who say you should always tell the DVLA about a diabetes diagnosis either type 1 or 2, and that from the DVLA which states you don't have to inform them if your diabetes is treated by tablets, diet or both. Can someone tell me which is...

Great, thank you, and you learn something new every day. Had no idea cinnamon had its benefits too. :)

Thank you Pat. That's very helpful. :clap:

Has anyone had advice on any problems for people living with diabetes taking Turmeric? Or maybe you're taking it already. It's becoming more and more popular now that it's many health benefits are being recognised. Any advice would be apperciated please. :thumbup:

There are some good suggestions below about foot cream but maybe you need to speak to your doctor or practice nurse about which is best for you. I've used a whole number of different creams but the best by far, as recommended by my practice nurse, is E45. It works for me and I won't use any...

I've seen some messages about using steam rooms and saunas for those of us who are T2 but never seen an answer as to the pros and cons. Any help please?? Stuart

Has anyone noticed an improvement with neuropathy having taken Vit D? I started taking a daily dose a few weeks ago and the neurpoathy pain I was experiencing has improved to such an extent that I now get very little pain and the discomfort which used to keep me awake at night has almost gone...