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Just for fun :) So I've started having Yeast Extract (we all know the brand but there are others available) on my breakfast toasted Lidl Low Carb Roll and it got me wondering that good old question: Love it or hate it? I love it :D

So I've been using an e-cig for about a month now. Started with a basic 650mAh battery with a CE4 Atomiser. Got a Vivid Starter Kit from my local Asda at just £10 :) I then bought a 1000mAh battery and pleased how much longer it lasts. Been quite enjoying it and not missing cigs at all :) I got...

I'm using the GlucoRX lancing device and Lancets and I'm finding it difficult to draw blood when using it. I've had it for a few years now and wondered if perhaps it's gotten weak over time and needs replacing. Do they get weak over time? Can I buy a new one from my pharmacy?

Just for fun really. I love them. Crunchy and tasty and very low carb :)

So since I was diagnosed Type 2 in November 2009 I struggled to get control of my blood sugars even though I was on the maximum dose of Metformin, Gliclazide and Sitagliptin. I was then put on insulin and still wasn't getting good results. So back in June last year I went on the Newcastle diet...

I'm type 2 and was put on insulin so I notified DVLA and got my licence changed to a three year entitlement. However, I've had a change of lifestyle, lost five stone and come off all medication including insulin. I've been getting good blood results and my last HbA1c was 5.7 :) My question is...

I'm not convinced that the daily Lantus Solostar Insulin is working! I started in February on 10 units and now I'm up to 40 units and still getting the same results [8's and 9's] The results are so inconsistent it's as if the insulin started working then stopped! I eat the same foods and do...

I'm Type 2 on insulin [Lantus Solostar] daily injections. I've only been on it since 11th Feb and haven't been getting the results I'm aiming for so have been steadily increasing the dose by two units every three days. This morning I got a surprise and tested at 6.0 before breakfast. That's the...

Bit of a noob question :oops: I've just been restricted to a three year driving licence and need to test while I'm out driving. How should I dispose of my used test strip? Just chuck it out the window??? :lol:

I was diagnosed Type 2 in November 2009. Medication on it's own isn't working so I start Insulin injections on Monday. My last HbA1c was 11.7. The problem is that I have none of the physical symptoms associated with Diabetes so I'm finding it hard to get motivated or take it seriously. Is it...

I'm type 2 and medication isn't working so I will be starting Insulin next week. So it's time to let DVLA know about my diabetes. I went on to their website and downloaded form DIAB1. I've so far learnt that I need to test my blood a half hour before driving and the every two hours of driving...

I'm starting weekly injections of Bydureon [exenatide] on monday and I was wondering if anyone has experience of it and what I might expect. Jim

Hi all, My name is Jim, 50, and I've been Type 2 for a couple of years now. I've not been controlling my diabetes very well with Metformin, Gliclazide and Sitagliptin. It doesn't help that some of the other medication I'm on increases my blood sugar and I have the occassional naughty habits...