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    Is marijuana good for diabetes?

    I was on a trial for cannabis based medication, from the NHS, for degenerative spinal disease. All it did was make me go to sleep. No pain control and if I be honest, screwed my sleep pattern. I too did some research..... smoked it. All it did was again knock me out; gave me the munchies; made...
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    not sure whether I should be offended or not

    You have the choice to eat or not but it should also be said that you, and only you, can choose to be offended or not. You were obviously not quick enough to say that it is your choice and not theirs. Taking offence is totally your choice but for me I would probably have thought it was a shame...
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    Feeling "wired" at bed time

    Re: Feeling "wired" at bed time Hi Rob & Mart, If your sugars are that high then maybe you could try the following, it works for me. At least 45 minutes before bed I test my sugars. If they are high I drink 2 large glasses of water, one after the other. Wait a further 5 minutes & repeat. I...
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    Where did I go wrong . . .?

    Don't think you are ever on your own. There are plenty of us who have similar issues and struggle daily. In my opinion, and it really is a personal opinion, you would do best to speak with your family doctor, not only for depression but also for help with your diabetes and weight. I've...
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    Excel Spreadsheet

    Do a search in 'Shop' on Android. That's how I found my programs. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    High blood reading but feeling hypo

    There's your problem. You operate on a generally high reading so when your sugars drop your body thinks it is having a hypo even though the reading is still high. I've struggled with this for a few years too. When my readings are high I drink two glasses of water one after the other, wait 5...
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    Diabetes with substantial weigh loss

    I'm T2 but far from skinny. I am having major problems loosing weight. A sweet tooth does not help. I've asked for dietary advice to be told if I don't eat I don't put weight on. Any advice!?!?!
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    Diabetic chocolate

    My wife has a Thorntons franchise so it is difficult.... Lol! My diabetic nurse advised me to stay away from the diabetic foods. She advised to eat normal products but to limit consumption. I must admit I do like some if the products, but not the boiled sweets. Does anybody have a view on any...