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I asked my diabetic nurse if I could be referred to the diabetic foot care team about a year ago because I needed my very hard toenails cut and my feet have the once over by the specialist to check that all was well. She warned me that they were cutting down on referrals and I may not get to see...

I have a simple question, I have type 2 diabetes and would like to see a dietician but several doctors have ignored my request or said they only deal with serious diseases. Are diabetics supposed to be able to see dieticians or not, anyone else have similar problems. I have to add that I keep a...

Hi all, I have bad breath & hope that it is related to diet/dehydration so I am asking if there is anything that I can do eating or drink wise to help the situation. I have looked on Google and it seems that I have about 73 fatal diseases so you will all have to reply quickly before I...

I was recently diagnosed with type 2, and have lost over 2 stones since last October. My weight loss has stalled and my wife says that I look like “old Steptoe” and should slow down the weight loss to some degree. The main problem is that I have lost weigh from my shoulders and arms and do look...

I was diagnosed with T2 about four months ago. Apart from being quite confused with all the various theories and equally vociferous disclaimers by various experts, some seemingly genuine; others peddling goods or services that to my mind makes them appear rather disingenuous. “Allegedly”. :wink...

I pasted a question about carb counting and tried to upload it, but I.E. crashed, so I tried to ask the question again on a different browser but it is worded differently (bad memory). In the meantime my first question appeared on the site, so now you have two questions that are basically the...

I would like to know if anyone has used a set of food weighing scales by Salter, called "Nutri-Weigh Slim". The scales calculate total weight, calories, fat, protein, salt, carbs & fiber. Do the scales automatically deduct the fiber content from the carbs? I would also like to know if there is...

I am just learning about carb counting and would like to know if anyone here has used a set of food weighing scales called "Salter Nutri-Weigh Slim". The scales calculate calories, total weight, fat content, protein, salt, carb & fiber. My question is:- do I have to subtract the fiber content...

I start work at 06:00 am, and I am wondering if having my breakfast about two hours after I get up is not good for my blood glucose levels. I was diagnosed about five weeks ago and my doctor has given me six weeks to try to reduce my readings by diet alone. I have not bought a monitor yet but...

I was diagnosed with T2, about a 10 days ago and I am in shock even though I knew that my number would come in on the last blood test. I have been borderline diabetic for about three years and didn't do enough to stave it off. I need help with my diet. My doctor told me to try a lower sugar...