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Sorry that this isn't specifically diabetic related but I can't find an active forum anywhere for people suffering with hypothyroidism Background of the story: Have been fighting very hard to lose weight since May 2012. I have lost 24lb altogether, but since about October time it has been...

I have been diabetic for 10 years now an mostly I am under the care of the consultant at my hospital. However I have recently switched GPs and they suggested I have a few appointments with them as I never get to see the consultant due to long waiting lists. I received my appointment the other...

Can someone give me some advice? My blood sugars have been quite stable last 6-7 months and I have felt v in control. A few weeks back I had an infection on my toe nail which some ABs cleared up but during that time my BS were a bit all over the place. Since Thursday my blood sugars have been...

I recently went to my GP as I suspected an infected toe nail (that was ingrown and i picked it out myself :roll: :( ) she prescribed some antibiotics. A few days before seeing the GP my blood sugars were pretty stable although had some unusual hypos which I don't normally experience. Anyway...

Sorry for the long story.... So I know care varies from health board to health board but I was wondering if someone could clear something up for me. I am 22 years old, and have been diabetic for 10 years last month (congrats to me :wink: ). I was looked after very very well by the paediatric...

Can somebody recommend a good nutrition book? Not necessarily tailored to diabetics, but a book that will educate me on good/bad foods, healthy diet and lifestyle etc. thanks

Hello! I've been t1 since 2001, and in recent years my BS have been very up and down. However, recently they are much better controlled and I've been making a huge effort. I've been revising for an exam which I've been absolutely dreading, and have been under a massive amount of stress. During...

I was recently seen at my GP surgery for my 6 monthly "check up" (although I wouldn't call it a check up.. more like a tick box activity). I was seen by a nurse instead of a doctor. She asked how my blood sugars have been and I said "fine, they've been much better recently". She told me that my...