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Hi I have been in remission since December but still got my flu jab and eye screening. What do I do about covid 19 do i still have to isolate for 12 from saturday??

Hi all. Got my latest HBA1C result on Friday I have reduced from 1st diagnosis of 119 to 38. I am 3lb off losing 3 stone since Xmas and now off of Metformin. Waiting on 3 month post Metformin check to see if I have reversed type 2 :-) So happy right now :-)

Hi all, I am thinking of using Apple Cider Vinegar supplements, am I ok to take the capsules as a type 2 Diabetic?? Thanks Kev.

Hi, I have issues with having cold black/blue knees. Since then I have notices sometimes my feet go black/blue and also seeing my thigh veins pronounced and dark black/blue. Any ideas what this could be please??

Hi, Lately I have been finding it difficult to stay awake after eating. Yesterday I fell asleep 5 times in the day. Today was the final straw as I fell asleep at my desk and was very embarrassed. Any help would be appreciated if this is to do with Diabetes. My last blood counts were excellent...

I had my latest test results back. In October 2017 I was over 100. In December 2018 I was 73 this latest test....... 42!!!! I am so happy right now and my weight is coming down too. I would say I have lost at least 1.5 Stone since December :-) Thanks for all your support and ideas on this forum.

Hi, Sorry about this, but does any one else's urine smell strange. Recently it smells like Medication. a really strong smell. It annoys me and I think something may not be right. Thanks.

Hi, Prescribed this in December and finding I am drinking the amount I did before I was diagnosed diabetic. Up to 9:30 this morning I have drank 6 pints of water and a coffee. I am also Urinating for Britain. I also wake up with a mouth so dry I have to peel my tongue off the roof of my mouth...

Hi So I went to my Dr to ask about the liquid/shake diet that can be prescribed on the NHS as highlighted in the News. 1, He said he knows nothing about it and I was talking rubbish 2, He took by blood sugar it was 14.9 he said "he has seen higher" Does this one just not care any more? Surely...

Hi, Is it OK to fast all day and then have an evening meal. I am type 2 on 1500mg metformin a day. Some people say its ok and some say no. What is the general opinion here?

Hi, I am suffering for the last few weeks with headaches. Today is horrible making me feel ill and feeling woozy. It mainly in my right eye area going in to my neck. Is this diabetes related? Is it something to worry about? Thanks for any help.

Hi all, I was really good at beginning of my diagnosis and lost nearly 2 stone and was very strict. I got a great report from my 3 month review and going great guns on all fronts. Now I have put a stone back on and eating like an idiot again. Any help would be appreciated on how I get, and keep...

Hi, I have a small but very leaky sore on my groin area next to my leg. Is this diabetes related and what should I do about this if it is? Some times it looks like it is leaking a green snot. I am just a bit worried as I have never had anything like this before in this area. Thanks

I have been diagnosed for 3 months but looking through the info on these pages I ahve seen the following: structured education to every person and/or their carer at and around the time of diagnosis, with annual reinforcement and review self-monitoring of plasma glucose to a person newly...