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I have question regarding type one diabetes, as I was advised by my nurse/practitioner said that I you can't get type 1 I you are type one.. But one o my neighbours had a triple heat by pass operation 4 yeas ago, when was diagnosed with type 2, but I saw he the other day and she has been advised...

Well, I just had a phone call from my practise nurse and have bee advised that my sugar levels are up to 8.6 from 6.4, I really don't know what to do. These smart watches the are advertised on all over the inter web, dose any one on here use one and how accurate are they. And dose any one on...

I feel like giving up, It is getting harder to get people to understand that I live on my own and do not have room for a freezer, I was not taught to cook by my mother as each time I asked if she could teach me she said NO, and so everything that I have learnt since 1996 to cook is when my...

I took a phone call on Tuesday from my freinds wife as she has to go to "Heathrow Airport" next week, and I explained that I was stuggling to find books that contained recipes for single people. There was a pause and she had book that she got her two boys to use when they went to university that...

I am looking at the website that was in your thread. There are some very intresting meals on there. Thank You.

NO. Just one tablet I take with the main meal in the evening. Terry

Not at that price.

I have never got a straight answer to the question from my Diabetes nurse. Should I be monitoring my suger levels or not. I am still cooking from scatch meals, but I am getting bored with cooking the same meals through week. I spoke to the sociel care nures last week and explained the...

OK. Please could someone advise me on which oil I should use. I have been using "Vegetable oil" or Olive oil. Terry.

I have yet to find a substitute for bread as all other forms upset my stomach. Here I have tried wraps , but most supermarkets only sell the in packs of 8 and the rest go to waste.

I forget the fruit part of the list. Strawberry, satsumas, orange's and apples. Grapes, green and red. If I could find whole meal pasta I would use that but it is difficult to find in the supermarkets. I only have pasta twice a month at the most. Terry.

Where do I start. Eggs, Chicken, Lamb, Beef, Salmon,cod or haddock, if I cannot get cod. In the vegetable, carrots, cauliflower, Broccoli, parsnips, leeks small white potato, Brussels sprouts, pasta, peppers (all colours) onions red onions, cucumber, spring onions ,tomatoes. I have tried to...

I have been advised to try low carb diet, but there is a HUGE problem with recipe books, the meals in those books only cover meals for 4 or more people, to make. I live on my own and to make meals following the recipe in the book is a waste of food, as I do not have space for a freezer to freeze...

Well, that is great as I had a chat with my diabetes nurse, regarding my type two diabetes early this afternoon regarding my bloody test results. Everything is OK still elevated; I live on my own and do not have the storage space to put a freezer. I have no support network to support me in...

I am only following the advise of the dieabetes practice nurse. Terry.

I don't have a meter to see what sugar levels are. The Diabetes I have is type 2 and the practise nurse for diabetes said that I did not need one. As I control my by diet and what I eat. I have never been a fittness freak but take a gentle walk around the streets (weather permitting.)

Write a letter to the practise manager and hand deliver to your surgery so that you can be sure that they get it. And go to your local AE to get a emergency supply of your insulin. It seams to me that the nurse is trying to save some money for the practice and has decided to treat you as a...

Regarding potatoes and rice, I do eat rice as I can not find a substitute for that I like. As for potatoes, I did try "Sweet potatoes" but they turned out a very soggy mess. So I only put in 4 small or baby white potatoes no more than 3 times a week. 5Terry

I was advised by the doctor to cut down on the red meats as I have slightly elevated cholesterol levels. I have a Pork Medalion and veg in the slow cooker for my main meal today.

Since I live on my own, and only cook for myself, I stating to struggle find and cook meals as I am starting to get board with the healthy options, I have substituted more vegetables and have cut down on potatoes. I am cooking more fish like Cod , and Salmon two days a week with a salad and...