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I have days where this condition occurs. My diabetic nurse advised me to sit in the bath (hot water) and once the pores are open get out and apply an emollient cream which she prescribed on prescription.

I have two eggs on toast for breakfast every day (soft yolks).

I have to admit I gave up cereals. I eat porridge oats or eggs on toast.

My diabetic nurse prescribed hydrocortisone/miconazole cream, you have to keep it in the fridge, works wonders for me. Also given emollient cream to stop me scratching my legs.

I believe that to continue to live a life with our medical conditions you cannot live a life of total abstinence, I enjoy a glass of red wine or two but monitor what it does to your blood sugar levels.If I have something that cause a rise I go for a walk to bring it back down again. The more you...

Am I missing something I have been eating Burgan bread with soya and linseed oil and its only 2 grams of sugar/slice. If I have instant porridge its 7-10grams.

Its strange you know their is something wrong with your health when you go to the doctors but when your diagnosis is confirmed the immediate response can send you into a deep depression. For those that have been recently diagnosed ask your medical practice if they have a specialist nurse that...

"I was advised to use Ceylon Cinnamon with my porridge but use semi skimmed milk instead of water" works for me

The medical practice that i attend changed the meter that I had for 3 years to iCare as the expense was the high cost of the test strips. Happy to say its the same process of test and monitor.

My type 2 diabetes was diagnosed and treated. However I complained to my GP about memory issues for nearly 3 years but was told that my poor memory was not a problem. They give you a short term memory test where they draw a shape on a piece of paper whilst you watch and you have to draw it on...

Treats. I get my dark chocolate from Tesco, their own Dominican mint 85% is only 3 grams for 2 squares. Weight watchers berry fruit layered fromage frais is only 5.2 grams. If you feel guilty go for a 30 minute - 60 minute walk first or after. I also eat almonds when I need a snack ( meant to...