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Every time I go on a low calorie diet I end up with toe cramps. Anyone else have this problem or an explanation?

I was put on insulin a few months ago. I ballooned. My own fault I know but I was powerless against it for reasons I won't bore you with. Anyway, not long after I thought I couldn't carry on like this and went off insulin. It's not for me. I'm big enough without it. I occasionally fast, eat a...

I don't know if anyone else has noticed this, or tried it. And I'm not suggesting that anyone does but: I went home over Christmas and being me forgot my meds. I'm type 2, diagnosed about a year. So, I just lived the Christmas dream and felt fine. In fact much better than I had since...

I have had chest pains sporadically for a few weeks, the stabby sort, not fun and slightly worrying. I'm pretty sure I'm not having a heart attack, in fact it may well just be wind, but as I'm still relatively new to this Diabetes lark, is there anything more sinister I'm just in denial about...

A friend bought me some diabetic chocolate for my birthday, Thornton box of various bits and pieces. And yeah, I know it doesn't make a difference but bless them for trying. Anywho, had a few nibbles because I've been goodish lately and thought why not. Well all was good. Tasted alright...

I haven't been on here long but I have noticed a lot of things I've been lucky not to experience. Namely access to medication, meters and strips and education. I've had the lot without fighting for them. I'm not yet on insulin but my diabetes unit are doing everything possible to help me. How...

I've just been prescribed Forxiga. First in the unit. Anyone else on it? Is there anything you've noticed I should look out for. I'm generally very tolerant of medication but it's perfectly normal to be a bit worried. Stupid question number three, will the rest of my life smell of sugar puffs...