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Sugar free and low sugar sweets still appear to be high in carbs, how are they safe to eat?

Hi, I need urgent advice and I hope some of you lovely people might be able to help. I'm type 2, and through diet and metformin have kept my blood sugars relatively level. Never gave it a thought when I booked a 2 week trip to China. Arrived in China this morning, the inflight meals should...

That's the problem, I have my blood pressure taken every 6 months and it's been well within the normal range for years thanks to medication. I do not take any statins and My cholesterol is 3.8. Ok my bad cholesterol may still be a little higher than I would like but I am working on it and it's...

Hi. I was diagnosed with type 2 back in July 2012 and through diet and metformin, I have bought my HbA1c down each year from 2012-67mmol, 2013-41mmol, 2014-36mmol, 2015-36mmol. So since 2013 my HbA1c readings have been in the non-diabetic range meaning excellent diabetic control. However, when...

Thanks for that. It will drink water then. I have always been told by my doctor that I mustn't eat anything at least 12 hours before a test. The nurse asks whether I have eaten on drank anything but water before taking the test. On my Pathology request form it says 'Fasting Instructions You...

Hi, I am going for a HbA1c test Monday afternoon, so I cannot eat beforehand. I read that I can drink water, if so, how much? Previous fasting I limited myself to very small sips in the night (suffer from very dry mouth at night) and water to take.my morning medication. Is there a limit to my...

To be fair interesting though it was, I learned nothing new. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Before type 2 diagnosis last July, I used to get aches in top of my feet and calves when i walked a lot during the day (ie sightseeing on holiday) and the pain kept me awake at night. But I didn't walk quite so much in my day to day activities so it wasn't a problem. I have now been on 3x500...

Re: High Intensity Training (HIT) - Dr Michael Mosley (Horiz I am considering it among other options, to get healthier in 2013. I saw the programme when it first aired on tv and was fascinated, I decided to get myself an exercise bike. But then I was reminded about the exercise bike I used to...

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Hi World Hereafter I know exactly how you feel. I had very little advice from the Nurse after diagnosis. I also received my hba1c result 'satisfactory' from the receptionist. I asked her what satisfactory meant, she couldn't answer so I said I would like to see the doctor. All they would...

:shock: Oh no, I smoked when I had my first child back in the 70's! Is he doomed?. Hmm, my mother smoked when she was pregnant with me. But then my grandmother died of diabetes complications. I'm not sure my great grandmother smoked...

That does make sense phoenix . I have always bought a yearly prescription prepayment card for around £104, which saves me a lot of money over the year. I've had at least 7-8 prescribed medications every month on repeat for years before Metformin and Simvastatin were added in July this year. I've...

I was diagnosed June this year and my doctor put me on (40mg) simvastatin immediately. When I asked why such a high dose, considering my cholesterol level was 4.6, she replied that the 10mg & 20mg are ineffective. Needless to say I now believe the negatives outweigh the positives and stopped...

Thanks for the link GraceK I will look around the site. My downfall with things like that is I always forget to record. I start off with good intentions, but within 2 days it all goes to pot. Leaving it until later then forgetting altogether.

How will that affect my tendonitis, or will taking Co enzyme Q10 stop Simvastatin from making the tendonitis worse?

Controlling protein intake, that's my next step... I have cut down the carbs but am still having large portions of mainly protein and some fats. Brekkie:- 3-4 rashers bacon with 2 poached eggs, or 3 egg omlete with mushrooms chopped leek & onion Lunch:- large portion of Asda mixed salad (red...

Since being diagnosed type 2 in July this year the doctor prescribed metformin 3 x 500mg a day and 1 simvastatin each night. (my cholesterol level was 4.6 at the time). I have been researching both drugs and the statin seems to be one that I should be very wary of. I stopped taking it for a...

The diabetic nurse at my surgery told me the same thing as that receptionist. And my doctor took great pleasure in telling me that my hba1c results mean I do not qualify for free test strips.

I thought that by low carbing I was getting my body to use fat instead of carbs for energy. Won't that produce ketones? I'm overweight so I need to lose a few pounds. I have found that cutting down carbs and replacing with protein and fats seem to be helping. So I'm quite happy to continue with...