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How difficult is it to deal with depressive times relating to diabeties and related effects. Is it just me or are there others that feel so fed up, don't know what to do about it? Martin.

Hi everyone. I have had the strangest tast of salt in my mouth for a few weeks now. I don't have a particularly high sodium diet, infact we use lo-salt for cooking only and add none on the table. Any ideas?

I was finally diagnosed in 1999, after my GP and clinic nurse were arguing over if I was or wasn't a diabetic!! When were you diagnosed and how did you cope with the shock at first?

What Are Low Carb Diets? Low carb diets are based on the premise that a diet very low in carbohydrate leads to a reduction in the body's insulin production, resulting in fat and protein (muscle) stores being used as its main energy source. The aim of low carbohydrate diets is to force the body...

Hi there Karen, I have been think about what you said re losing weight. You suggested a "buddy" that was in the same position. I have asked a friend from Church (non-diabetic) to try losing weight with me. We have swapped mobile numbers and hopefully support each other and encourage each...

I am desperately trying to loose weight. Have been for some time. I have been diabetic for 9 years now, and having been looking for some food that is both low fat and low in sugar, but it seems to me that they are either low in one or the other but rarley both. The only time that I have realy...

Hi everyone. Feeling a little lost here. I was diagnosed in 1999 and haven't really been good at being a diabetic, probably the worst in history. Good to meet you all.:) Martin.