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I would like to go back and read past posts with comments. Is there a way to find them?

Diagnosed diabetic but Dr never heard of type 3c. I have had a third of pancreas removed by Whipple so not sure I'm receiving correct treatment. I have lost just over a stone in weight (drastically reduced carbs). My weight now 7st 11lb and body mass 20.5. Advise required please on type 3c...

I have been following low carb diet but losing a lot of weight in the process. I've been having cooked breakfasts or yogurt and a few nuts and berries and the blood reading has been around 7.8. Longing to have a breakfast cereal again, I tried a very small bowl of Special K with berries. I...

I find the forum really useful, but is there an easy way to find my old posts and not sure how long I keep on the newly diagnosed.

I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and given 3 months to do life style changes to avoid going on medication. I have been following a low carb diet and my levels seem to have come down (finger prick test not the 3 month one). I have lost a stone in weight and am now just under 8 stone. I really...

I did a blood glucose test before going to bed after munching on red skin peanuts and my reading was 6.1. On just having a cup of black coffee on waking I tested again and was 6.5. I was told black tea or coffee would not affect the reading. Why would my result be higher? Is this result diabetic...

I was diagnosed as pre diabetic 4 years before I had the Whipple operation, to remove 1/3rd of my pancreas (head). After the operation, I was still pre diabetic, for 18 months, but have now received the diabetic label. The Dr says as I was pre diabetic both before and after the operation I am...

I was diagnosed as pre diabetic 4 years before I had the Whipple operation, to remove 1/3rd of my pancreas (head). After the operation, I was still pre diabetic, for 18 months, but have now received the diabetic label. The Dr says as I was pre diabetic both before and after the operation I am...

I have had a dry mouth and tongue for 2 years now and just had 2nd reading to confirm diabetes. When blood sugars are corrected will this correct itself or is the damage done permanently? I wake up several times in night needing a drink.

Can anyone recommend a biscuit type snack I can have safely with a cup of coffee? Just too wet without a biscuit. Also I have a sweet tooth and enjoy the odd sweet. I bought some sugar free chocolate limes at Grape Tree which taste just like normal sweets. I struggle to know if these are ok. The...