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Diagnosed Type 2 in June 2013. Metformin 2 X daily.

The skin on my lower legs and feet has been numb for years. I used to think this was caused by pinched nerves in my spine, but this year I have had a laminectomy and fusion to fix that, and I still have the same symptoms. Is this neuropathy? And will it reverse if I am "good"? I mean, keep...

To BramHall. After reading your first post my heart ached for you. It seems like you don't have the support you need. Be consoled by the fact that everyone in this forum understands and wishes you well. I hope your sad post was a temporary "downer" and you are feeling more positive now. All...

I have suffered from severe cramps for many years. I get them in my legs, my rib cage, my arms, my feet and my hands. At one stage I was getting hardly any sleep, leaping out of bed to put my full weight on the offending leg, and marching round the house several times a night. I would often...

Thanks for the support, galaxcee. It's much appreciated. When you live alone you don't get much feedback, whether you do well or badly, and family who are not diabetic don't really understand the daily challenges, do they?

In my attempt to overhaul my diet, I have found a very useful appliance - the SOUP MAKER!!! I have increased my intake of healthy veggies remarkably since buying one of these. You just chop your veggies into rough chunks, throw them in the soup-maker, top up with some liquid stock (the carton...

I am counting myself very lucky as I've had spectacular success in lowering my Hba1c. It was 13.5 when I was first diagnosed with Type 2 six months ago. Last week it was 5.5. I can't take credit for doing anything special. I just cut carbs drastically and increased gentle exercise. Of...

Hi dco. You are obviously very anxious about it, so I would advise you to see your doctor regardless. The stress of worrying about it endlessly as you seem to be doing is not doing you any good. Maybe the doctor will put your fears to rest, but if you have got diabetes, you need to get help...

Hi fellow diabetics. I am 68 and I was diagnosed Type 2 only six months ago. It gave me a shock and I reduced sugar and other bad carbs right away. I have since lost 5 kgs, and my first check-up last week showed an HbA1c of 5.5%. My doctor was pleased and told me to keep doing what I'd been...

Yum! I've been denying myself any sweet treats ever since diagnosis 6 months ago, but this recipe is going to be a regular! Have to go shopping to get all those different ingredients first thing tomorrow. Thanks, from the bottom of my tummy!

Re: Can anyone recommend a sweetener without bitter aftertas I am also very sensitive to bitterness and have found xylotol and maltitol sweetened lollies taste just like the real thing. I didn't realise you can buy them on their own. I am still sneaking sugar in my tea, but I use a low GI...

To SandrafromOz. Hi! Thanks for the welcome. Glad to meet another Aussie on here. I was intrigued by the info at the bottom of your message. What is diabetes 1.5 ? And is polycystic ovary syndrome a contributory factor? I ask because my daughter has it. She is not diabetic, but she is...

What a friendly bunch diabetics are! To Elaine77. If you like semi-rural, you can achieve that easily in Adelaide. There are two areas you would probably love. One is the southern wine-growing region, which is near where I live. (In suburbia, unfortunately) The villages of Willunga and...

Wow! Thanks everyone for the encouragement and warm welcome. I have learned so much from the site and the forums already - much more than from my doctor. To Elaine77, I have lived in Adelaide for 18 years, but spent 12 years in Perth, so I can tell you about both cities! I prefer the...

Wouldn't it be nice if all food manufacturers were required by law to state the GI of their product on the label? That way we could all make informed choices about what we eat. It would be very educational for everyone, not only diabetics. With obesity being endemic, and with huge numbers of...

I came across this site while searching online for advice about my newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes. It seems excellent, with lots of topics I was interested to read about. Am I your only Aussie member? I am female, 68, have had spinal surgery recently. (Fusion and laminectomy, L5/S1.)...