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  1. pollybostik

    Type 2 diabetic and work night shift

    I have only been a confirmed diabetic for 6 weeks I work a night shift Mon-Friday and finding it hard to get my sugars under control. Nurse at the Doctors practice told me not to eat after 7 in the evening :( but that does not work for me. I just wondered if anyone else works shifts and how...
  2. pollybostik

    night shift and new to diabetes

    I was diaganosed 4 weeks ago now and I am having difficulties getting my BG below 20. I have spoken to my DB and she told me to try not to eat after 7 in the evening!! My Shift starts at 9.30pm and ends at 6.00am. There is no way I can go all night without something to eat as I have tried it...
  3. pollybostik

    Newly diagnosed type 2

    Hi Everyone Diagnosed on Monday 18th which was totally out of the blue as I thought it was my under-active thyroid playing up as I have had this condition for 20 years now. It as been a shock and have not been told much except don't skip meals eat plenty of carbs loose weight and exercise...
  4. pollybostik

    Thrush and type 2 diabetic

    I have had thrush for about 5 months now and was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes on Monday was told that its all part of having this condition and must learn to manage things :( I asked about cream to use and was told a nappy cream but after almost a week its no better and I just wondered if...