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Sorry all but I need to vent my anger ! While the news is full of figures informing us in the rise of the number of people developing type 2 diabetes and the number of obese people being offered gastric band surgery on the NHS, what about those people who have developed diabetes through no...

After visit to diabetic clinic last week I stopped taking Metformin to see if it was the cause of my horrendous wind problem. Dr said to keep an eye on levels as they may begin to rise. Within days wind problem appeared to have gone and so far levels ok. However I have had aching in my hips...

This weekend I suffered my second Addisonian Crisis - my first since being diagnosed with Diabetes. I first thought I was suffering a hypo but a BS reading quickly ruled out that theory. I wondered if there were any other diabetics who had also had this experience? The huge amount of...

What is the quickest way to fix a hypo? Last night I had a hypo 2 hours after a reading of 8.3. I had to get out of bed to test and binge until I was sure I had moved my level from 3 to a safer level. After a Go-Ahead Yoghurt Break, a handful of dry roasted nuts, half a bag of Freddo faces...

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Before evening meal of pasta bake and garlic bread BG was 5.6. Two hours after post meal insulin dose of 14 units Novorapid BG was 8.9. Two.hours later hypo at 3.2 - what happened? This morning I have a headache and feel drained having slept really badly. I've had toasted crumpets for breakfast...

I now have the texture of my muffins right and they have no effect on BG levels but no matter what I add, banana, blueberries etc, I still feel as though they are too dry. Am I missing something out? Any suggestions would be appreciated - I have seen some recipes which include unsweetened...

So I've had a couple of unsuccessful attempts at making muffins. Once I find a recipe I usually have to convert cups to grams and various different sweeteners to equivalent amount of Stevia (as i have a huge jar). I bought loads of almonds but to be honest I've not been impressed with the...

I have found loads of low carb cake recipes on here using almond and coconut flour but what I really want now is cheese scones. Can anyone help with this challenge? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Since being diagnosed as diabetic, real wine gums are one of the things I miss most. Now I keep a packet in the freezer and when the craving is really bad I allow myself one or two. They are rock hard so it takes ages to eat them. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

For weeks I have been trawling the internet to find a basic muffin recipe which uses Stevia instead of sugar, and is low carb. Ideally I would like a recipe which I could then modify to suit my mood, for example by adding blueberries, bananas or raisins. My quest has been further complicated...

I just had to share this link http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1004951/2-minute-blueberry-muffins-for-one Definately going to try these ones! :hungry::joyful:

What can I use in recipes instead of honey and would I use same quantity as that required in honey e.g. 4tbsps? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I see a lot of low carb recipes are using almond flour. Where on earth do I buy this? I've looked in supermarket but they only stock the usual flours. Would Holland and Barrett sell it? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

When I was first prescribed Novorapid three years ago my dose was 0.5 units per 10g of carbs. Once I got the hang of it this was fine - for a while, then the rules appeared to change and I was getting higher post meal results. So I moved up to 1 unit per 10g of carbs. Same again then needed...

I am trying to cut my carbs in order to manage my diabetes better. This year i have lost 4lb - which may not seem a lot but I now weigh 8st 7lb, which is apparently one stone under weight for my height. My partner is currently trying to lose weight so I can't really serve larger portions. Any...

Opinions on best alcoholic and non- alcoholic drinks for over Christmas please? I guess Bucks Fizz is out but is wine ok, although obviously anything sweet should probably be avoided. Does adding soda make it better or worse? I used to enjoy Bacardi Breezer but gave this up after being diagnosed...

Woman with diabetes has husband critically ill in hospital. Glucose levels all over the place - is this normal? Family urging her to see GP, can anyone else offer other advice or share personal experiences which I can pass on? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I have a small lump on my left thumb which may be a wart (although I've never had one before). Pharmacy say I must see GP as over the counter remedies not suitable for diabetics. Does anyone know of a remedy which is ok? Seems a bit trivial for a visit to GP. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App