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Hi, I was 31 when i fell pregnant with my daughter, so not much older than you. It took me 9 months or so to acheive the A1c my consultant wanted, and it is definately worth waiting til you have it under that control. It's better for you and for your baby. Whilst i was pregnant i had it...

Hi Honey, Firstly, let me say it's never too late to start looking after yourself. I grew up with T1, and being a teen with diabetes is a pain! Secondly, poor you!! You must be feeling pretty rotten at the moment. You don't say how old you are now, and i'm not sure what you mean by a 'tilt'...

Hi, The advice i can offer is limited because i'm a T1 so treatment for T2 diabetes is different, but i can throw a few ideas your way for you to consider. When we get up in the morning our BG rises (our body is releasing sugar to wake us up) so are you taking your test before or after you are...

Hi Stu, Glad you escaped the Lurgy this time!! I'm a T1 30+ years now, and i'm no doctor but i can tell you what i use for cold remedies. It's always advisable to take sugar-free options if possible. A lot of cold remedies have added sugar, watch out for cough syrups and throat lozenges...

Hi Laura, I'm A T1 30+ yrs and i don't know really if your dry mouth is down to your diabetes alone. Thirst is usually because of high sugar levels, as i expect you know, but that thirst feels like it comes from your belly (sounds weird but if you've ever suffered a big high you'll know what i...

I also buy almond butter at Tesco- along with my marzipan and Mr Kipling Almond Slices :lol: I find almond butter a bit too thick and sticky to eat straight off, but it's lovely in a curry as an alternative to peanuts as you would get in a satay sauce. :thumbup:

Ahh yes, i concur, almonds are great for diabetics - providing they're not in marzipan or atop Mr Kipling's Almond Slices! lol

Hi Both, I've only just joined here today, and was interested in the topic of Gastroparesis as i was diagnosed with it a little under 2 years ago and haven't yet had the opportunity to talk to anyone else who suffers it. Thankyou for the link, i've just read through it and though i knew some...

Hi Chris, I've been a T1 for 30+ years, and am starting on Metformin tomorrow, working up to the same dose you were prescribed of 4x500mg in the method Viv described increasing by 1 tablet per week. Although i take insulin injections i had discussed Metformin with my hospital specialist some...