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Hi. So we had 2years of trying & failing to conceive that led to IVF for unexplained infertility as both had no issues however it was during the IVF process I got diagnosed with type 2. I'm happy & grateful to say I have gorgeous lb who is a dream come true on so many levels but I can't help...

Hi All. I am type 2 for over 3 years & take 4 metformin a day & have had good HBAC1 results. I don't test (I suffer severe anxiety especially health so doing testing induces it so trying to avoid) In last 6 weeks I have been trying extra hard to eat better & follow low carb diet & drinking...

Hi All. I am type 2 for over 3 years & take 4 metformin a day & have had good HBAC1 results. I don't test (I suffer severe anxiety especially health so doing testing induces it so trying to avoid) I have been In last 6 weeks I have been trying extra hard to eat better & follow low carb diet &...

Hi. I am a little different in that I am type 2 with pill control since diagnosed 3years ago. I suffer severe anxiety which my condition, lockdown & post partum (lb 19mo) didn't/doesn't help. This may sound silly but I wondered how you guys differentiate between anxiety & diabetes symptoms as...

Hi guys I'm confused & need help. So I've suffered severe bouts of anxiety including now that restricts my appetite but my HBAC1 was normal at 49 in January. I've had a lot of stresses in past few months with family deaths, health worries & issues relating to work & childcare from lockdown...

Hi guys. I need advise. What are other people physical experience of retinopathy mainly symptoms. I suffer severe anxiety so health is biggest worry. In past 2cweeks I've experienced floaters in left eye & in past few days noticed red vessels in same eye have become more visible. My vision...

Hi Guys Hope you can help. So I was diagnosed with T2 over 2 years ago & had my my baby boy 7 months ago. For past 5 days I have been experiencing sporadic issues in feet & lower legs. First issue was right foot feeling cold internally & externally especially when sitting down & nights then...

Hi I have T2 & on 2 metformin 2 times a day & all my HBAC1s have been within range including my last 1 in September which was 40 & when I was pregnant with son who is now 7months In weeks leading up to Christmas I woke a few mornings with blurry vision & optician confirmed its due to irregular...

Hi I have T2 & on 2 metformin 2 times a day & all my HBAC1s have been within range including my last 1 in September which was 40 & when I was pregnant with son who is now 7months In weeks leading up to Christmas I woke a few mornings with blurry vision & optician confirmed its due to irregular...

Hi Hope you can help as I freaking out. I had my annual diabetic eye test in January that was clear But then i had my baby boy in May & have since had post pregnancy diabetic eye test that hospital letter stated 'showed early signs of eye disease that could lead to retinopathy or glaucoma' but...

Hi Hope you can help as I freaking out. I had my annual diabetic eye test in January that was clear But then i had my baby boy in May & have since had post pregnancy diabetic eye test that hospital letter showed signs of eye disease but not enough to require treatment at present. During...

Hi guys. I seem to be suffering a long but intermittent bout of flu which is my first since diagnosis in Dec 17. Do u guys find it hard to shake off flu symptoms or is it just me? I have worried it might be something else but I've had my bloods taken for sugar check & nothing seemed to show.

Hi guys Been 4months since my diagnosis am struggling to keep hunger at bay & avoid getting bored of suitable foods. Can anyone give me examples of there daily food diary?? TIA

Hi guys. Hope you can help settle confusion for me. I have been waiting for first appointment with diabetic nurse or dietician. Would there appointment be from ENT depts of hospitals?

Hi guys Looking for suggestions. I love my green tea now but struggling to find different snacks to go with it without get bored. I know I could have tea on its own but I like to have stuff with it. Any suggestions?

Hi guys I have really long day coming up & usually would revert to sugar free red bull for boost but havent since diagnosis of type 2. Would it be ok to use it as one off? I'm suffering fatigue again & waiting for increase in dosage to kick in. I read on forum it's not good but not clear if...

Hi Am very confused. As I previously stated I was diagnosed by gp as type 2 diabetic at Christmas & am on 500mg of metformin. Instead of appointment for DN I received copy of ltr she sent to my gp suggesting it may be thyroid issue. My question & biggest confusion is if I am not diabetic how...

Hi guys I'm confused. I was diagnosed with Type 2 following bloods taken for pre ivf checks showed high sugar level. I have read that u should wait up to 6 months after diagnosis before conceiving. Does anyone know if this is correct? I don't want to do anything that will affect my chance of...

Hi guys An interested taking up more activities to help my Condition. Which do think is best Pilates or Yoga? I have checked forum but all I could see was benefits of each. Is one better than the other? TIA

Hi guys I am still waiting for app with DN & am reviewing supplements I should take. I currently take multivitamins & omega pills. I have seen there's supplement called 'Diabetone'. Anyone know if they are any good or tried n tested them TIA