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My mother - a long retired SRN/dep Matron - used to do that, and it used to annoy me, but I knew she meant well. Diabetes was treated differently back when. But in having her here to stay, she saw that I do have things like cake, sweets etc sometimes, and sort myself out arounbd it the rest of...

I never liked sweet things, and didn't used to binge between meals. Now as a diabetic (type 2), on insulin and metformin/repaglinide/sitagliptin - l crave sweet things and am always hungry. Drives me nuts. my appetite has soared. When I report this, my docs.DN all say my HBA1c is ok, so not...

I had to renew my 3 yearly last year. I was not asked to provide any results, nor did I. I had to answer re frequency of hypos and confirm that I always test before I drive - even on a return trip, I test before starting each way. I keep something easily to hand while driving, and if any sign...

Thanks anyway Spearmint. Beginning to think that all in Beccles are so healthy, no diabetics there! :lol:

Does anyone here live in or near Beccles please?

I found E45, like many others, not very good for my feet. I now have Flexitol on prescription, and that is great. Best I have ever tried for my feet. But again, not between toes. And great care needed to thoroughly dry feet and between toes. For spells of very itchy dry skin generally -...

Hi, I currently live in Tower Hamlets, East London. My diabetes care team is headed by an excellent consultant, and the whole team - hospital and surgery - are fantastic. I have my annual retinopathy, foot checks etc without holdups. I get my needles, insulin, test lancets and strips via...

I am variable. I never had a sweet tooth, but major depressive illness, and then the menopause have changed that. I am sometimes "good", but struggle. I fall off that wagon and then fight to get back on it. Problem is although I don't care too much most of the time for carbs (the best...

I find this most odd. My surgery give me test kit, needles, strips as and when I need them via prescription, which are thus free to me as a diabetic on meds and insulin. This should be the case for us all :think:

I find keeping a bottle of mineral water at my bedside helps with the dry mouth. Metallic taste etc passed after a little while. Good luck

My name is Maureen.I was diagnosed Type 2 about 9-10 years ago I think it was. I had a lot going on healthwise at the time, so this specific date not clear. I followed hte usual path, try diet alone - not enough. Then a spell on meds orally, increasing amount. Then onto insuline - currently...

I received the offer stated below:- Get 20% off Liqua Care FlowGel Insoles with Diabetes.co.uk They seem a good idea, but refer to cutting to size and slimfit. But I have very broad feet. Are they any good for all? Thanks if any can help :eh: