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I was a size 10/12. Ate healthy haven't had fizzy drinks in my house 9 years, Salad, veg & fruit eaten with each meal. Junk food was a treat very rare.. Bringing my child up healthy too... I was fit except my back & feet, but was coping through pain killers.. I had one vice.. I smoked.. I gave...

Thank you Damien:-) I went on the site only for it to say that service they provided is now closed!:-( It looks like they did a good thing too. It gives an email to enquire... I have spoken to a few different diabetes care people on getting the meter& strips, but they all say because I'm not...

Re: Hypers I'm not able to test as my doctor says, so I have no choice in trying to balance this. I'm not doing too well with it. I find it's either down to too much sugar or not enough.. Even too much exercise can bring it all on.. I just don't know.. It's awful& it happens far too often for...

I'm the same in Kent, England & I have so many ups& downs it's driving me crazy! The eye appointment I have had(Diagnosed type 2 in October) It is not an optician appointment. It is different to that. It's looking for specific issues. With my area it's a mobile unit that visits each year...

Re: Hypers If so many of us get these symptoms why isn't it being picked up or taken seriously? It's so frustrating. I just heard a few people on here talking Fenugreek to help, so I'm off to the chemist to get some tomorrow. It helps lower blood sugars & cholesterol & will help with many other...

Wow that's great:-) If you go on add cardiovascular you can add all sorts even light cleaning. If you find what your ideal calorie intake each day & your weight then it will tell you what percentage you've had & what you have left:-) I will look into the new one though Thanks:-) Sent from the...

If you have a phone & can get apps my fitness pal is great it tells you everything in each bit of food. It is amazing & helps me:-) Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Thank you Steve. I won't give up. If there's one thing about me I may struggle but I stay determined & hope to find the paths around things:-) I will find a way eventually:-) I hope you're not finding it too hard at the moment. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I'm hoping that the engineering behind a program I saw called Horizon this week works. Then Sugar will be a thing of the past. I'm putting a theory to test. Put something bitter/strong taste on my tongue.. If you do it enough then you are more than likely to not like the sweeter taste & prefer...

You're not wasting your time or anyone elses. Sometimes we do push the self destruct button & for different reasons. Sometimes it's not that you need to know what to do to get yourself out, sometimes it's finding the purpose to why you should. You are right you will only come out of it if you...

Re: Diabetes2 curable! I know when food bad by how bad I fee I have health complications with breathing& heart rate &excess sweating.. these cause issues when I exercise though I do keep it up. 2 years ago my body was giving me hell& I couldn't hardly walk due to back & feet issues. I walked up...

I have health complications with breathing& heart rate &excess sweating.. these cause issues when I exercise though I do keep it up. 2 years ago my body was giving me hell& I couldn't hardly walk due to back & feet issues. I walked up steep hills everyday 2hours on a school run& everywhere else...

You can view your monthly diary on the phone on the same format too:-) A fantastic app if you want to know what's in your food. I Love using the scan feature too:-) It makes counting it worth it & a little fun not to mention easier;-) Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Re: Hypers When I have said to the doctor about what I experience. My doctor suggested that I may have sleep apnea.. I have looked into this & I don't think this is true. My other symptoms I've been given medication for separately which help in lowering the amount I have them, but I still get...

Hi Sue Cassie I was diagnosed in October& told the same thing as you.. It was scary I didn't have a clue. I was told I'm a diagnosed diabetic type 2 though am borderline.. I don't get meds am told diet & exercise is my advice. I was told what I could & couldn't eat by a sheet of paper! This...

It is the best:-) I have been spreading the word on here for a while now as so helpful in knowing what you're eating:-) Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Thank you Vicky that's good to hear:-) I am terrible at always trying to find answers for everything. I have been through many bad situations in life & therefore it comes natural to try to help. I felt maybe I could have made it worse by saying stuff that wasn't useful.. Don't like the idea of...

Aww I'm sorry to hear of your troubles Vicky.my thoughts are with you. I'm sorry if my answers have been of annoyance with your situation. I didn't know of the landslide:-( If you feel like a chat any time feel free just to message me:-) I am always thinking on the positive &always will be one...

My Mum had similar problems Vicky she firstly got the DLA to help, the doctor too & got her medical travel help.. Cab or special pick up for any medical appointments that she had. She has now got luckier & has just got a mobility car to help her.. She has recently met someone & he drives so is...

There's always help out there if you need it:-) Here's an online site www.mycalorie-counter.com/ try it & I wish you well:-) Sent from the Diabetes Forum App