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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...

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...

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...

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.)...