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Does anyone have 3cpwrience if this programme? It's being heavily promoted with hard to resist marketing atm on social media. Before I succumb I'd like to know Is the programme any good? Have you personal experience of it? Thanks

Is there a way to buy a supply of CGM devices for less than £98 a month? The CGM has transformed management of my diabetes. My health is greatly improved and HbA1c is halved in 6 months. But I can't afford to buy more and they are not available on script. Anyone got a cheaper source than...

My BG levels are lower than they used to be. Is this range ok? between 3.2 (dips at night sleeping) and 6 throughout the day. Sometimes it rises to 7.2 after a meal but drops back to 5+. I'm on rybelsus 7mg and Metformin 2mg. (Diabetic nurse doubled the daily dose in May). Should I stop or...

Can anyone tell me the cheapest CGM system I can get. I'm currently using Abbott Libre 2 which is £49 a fortnight. I can't afford this beyond next month so I'm looking for something cheaper. I'm Type 2 on 2mg Metformin aiming to keep control through diet alone. Thanks for your thoughts.

Hi Friends Can anyone recommend a decent app that I can use to tot up my carbs to help me plan menus? Thanks

Anyone done this? I'd love to share ideas, support etc. I'm just starting out. Week 1. Full support from my medicals. It's a tough start.

I am posting this to forewarn others so you don't make the same mistake I did. This company provides spice mixes to use when cooking at home. https://www.simplycook.com/account The meals I've cooked have been tasty and quick. But they use a VERY high level of sugars and sweeteners like glucose...

GL11 Community Hub is piloting an 8 week course for Type 2 diabetics. Its aim is to support people to learn how to make long term changes in how we live and adopt healthy lifestyle habits so we can manage our condition, stay healthy and minimise the use of medication. The focus will be on...

Just been to the Doc for the results of my HbA1c test. It was a piddling little 38 which she said is a good reading for a person without diabetes. I'm over the moon about this. Last year it was 98. The low carb diet is REALLY working. I'm so so happy. Thankyou to everyone here and the 10...

What level of fats and protein should I be aiming for each day? I've recently started low carb diet, aiming to stay below 100g pd and I've cut out grains, potatoes and other carby veg. etc. All my carbs now come from vegetable sources and legumes. I eat meat, fish, beans and dairy. About 8-10...

I'm using the mobile app for android from my samsung galaxy 4. Ican't seem to "like" a post and sometimes unable to open posts to read them or comment. I've trawled setting s on app and phone... what am I missing? Any tips? Thanks Sent from my GT-I9505 using Diabetes.co.uk Forum mobile app

Is there a thread on the GI approach to managing my diabetes? I really would like advice from those with knowledge and experience. Thanks

13.5 after 4 days of taking this seriously and eating properly. I think I might go to the doctor and say yes to the drugs. What do others think?

Hi Friends I am trying to maintain a low carb diet of about 90 carbs per day. What would be the recommended amount of carbs per meal? I try to have carbless snacks..... Thanks for your suggestions Miriam

I welcome your advice, ideas and suggestions for the success of a minthly supper club for diabetics and their/our friends and family. I am in the process of setting up a diabetes group in my area. I want to set up a supper club to start each session offering a 2 course supper with guidance for...

A new support group and supper club is starting soon in the GL11 area. Please respond if you would like to know more. When details are finalised I will post them here Miriam Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi I am in the process of setting up a new diabetes support group in my town - Dursley. As someone newly diagnosed a year ago, I don't have any personal experience of a diabetes support group or what works for people - ie help to manage our condition. I have some particular ideas about the...