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Hello Nomistheman - thanks for your reply. That's what I thought really, and feel concerned about other type 2's who might use the establishment and come off their medication because of low finger prick results when these results might not be maintained beyond their stay or reflected in their...

I am type 2 diabetic, and have had good control for the last 9 months, with my last Hba1c being 5.6 - however, I was beginning to fall off the wagon, just mildly, and wanted to bring myself back on track so I booked myself into a juicing retreat, specialising in the condition of type 2 diabetes...

I have found a company based in Macclesfield, The Insurance Company, number 01625505701. They have been really helpful in my attempt to get life cover and it is their speciality. I have to say that at the moment I have been turned down by Pru because of some on-going health matters that aren't...

What about trying meditation or mindfulness to help with the stress levels? Good luck with the job, it sounds nightmarish. I have a stressful job too - and perhaps that is why I am up at 4am looking at this forum! Gillian

Looks delicious - I will have a go at making it this weekend. thanks for bringing it to my attention! Gillian

I certainly used to have thrush a great deal pre diagnosis of type 2. However, my control is very good lately so I was surprised to be told that I had candidiasis in my oesophagus when I recently had a gastroscopy. I have now taken an antibiotic for a month which I hope has knocked it on the...

I am considering taking out some whole of life insurance. Does anyone have any company or broker that they can recommend who got them a good deal? I have type 2 diabetes. Thanks Gillian

I hadn't heard of this diet, but looking it up on the internet, it looks interesting. I am looking forward to hearing what people are saying about it..... Gillian

I am no expert, but Metformin has never had that effect on me. Could you be unwell with flu like symptoms of aching and high BS? I have heard that statins can cause muscle aches - so have always turned them down. I am sure there will be someone along soon with greater knowledge and...

Well done!! Gillian

.... and I have just read on NHS Choices that you can cut small ones off your self! (or tie dental floss round them)

Thank you for replying..... yes, I had forgotten about the dreaded hormones! Thanks too for telling me how painful the freezing off was - something to be avoided I think. I remember my mother tying a very thin thread round one of hers and stopping the circulation to it until it dropped off! I...

Hi I have not come off Metformin, but halved my dose (I was on the maximum) and had no side effects at all. I hope you get this sorted. Gillian

I was diagnosed with type 2 about 10 years ago, and since then have noticed an increase in skin tags on my neck and shoulders. I read that skin tags were often associated with pre-diabetes, and thought that I had them for life unless I made the decision to remove them myself (ouch) or have them...

Many years ago I worked in a school and one of the children I worked with was diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 8. I was asked to keep an eye on him, and did so - and 12 years on still know his mum's telephone number off by heart! His mum was shaken to the core by her son's diagnosis and she...

Isn't this crazy behaviour on the part of the medical profession - and similar to my own experience. They are happy to keep giving us extra medication but get anxious when we take control in the form of testing or keeping a food diary or seeking advice from this forum or books. Why is this...

I am not type 1 but type 2 but I have also had a weakened immune system. However, I now take Propolis occasionally - as recommended by a medical herbalist - and this seems to have improved my general health greatly. I can't remember the last time I had a cold, and didn't accept the flu...

My diabetic nurse laughed when I said I would like a blood testing kit - although she was keen enough to increase my medication and threaten me with insulin (I am type 2). It is only through using my blood testing kit that I have decreased my Hba1c to 5.6 from over 9 - by discovering what gives...

Cauliflower soup is amazingly yummy too.....

I have had similar news - the diabetic eye test person said my cataracts were worsening but the pressures were fine, 3 days later the ordinary eye test person (different optician) said my cataracts were negligible but my pressure in one eye is so high he has referred me to the glaucoma clinic...