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Well, first of all, apologies to those I have clearly upset with my post! I obviously did not mean to suggest that one sandwich was going to kill anyone! Nor that there is a 'diabetic' diet that all can follow. There isn't. I have eaten the 'snack meal' at the hospital before and I'm obviously...

I am enrolling on a certificate course this sept (in lieu of not having biology or chemisty A levels) and hope to go to Surrey Uni the following year as it's not far from where I live. Being over 40 (cough cough), I am a little nervous about it, but since becomming diabetic I've increasingly...

Hi Just been in for a day op, (which had to be cancelled due to a sinus infection!), and obviously mentioned being T2 (diet no meds). She took a quick blood reading (7 - oops, bit high, but I'm a sucker for that dawn phenomenon) at half 8 this morning. Fasting and knew it would be at least five...

My diabetic father in law starts the day with toast, a bap or two, has sandwiches for lunch, a plate loaded with rice or potatoes for dinner and always makes sure he eats a biscuit before bed (to stop the dawn phenomenon :lol: ). He cut out the butter, eats less cheese and watches how much red...

Doctors doctors! They are a nightmare. I'm so glad you managed to get one to stop and listen. Mine has declared that after my last HbA1c of 5.8 I no longer need to test. Only when I'm ill!!!! So she won't prescribe any more test strips and there's not a thing I can do about it. Get them on ebay...

My pharmacist, whose son goes to school with mine and who sees me every day of the week in the playground, asks to see my card every single time I go in.......

starana, I sympathise with your confusion and would agree with others here that you should insist on clarification. Can you see a different doctor at your practice and explain that you would like an OGTT or at least some clarification. I believe the only way to deal with any health issue to...

Had to use insulin whilst pregnant and never once had someone complain. In fact (perhaps it was the massive bump), restaurants would bend over to make sure I had a nice quiet place to inject - (i used the thighs and NO way was I going to drop trousers in public!! Whenever I tested there was...

I have started a nutrition course and asked my tutor why there is a one model for all healthy food plan, which for some people is clearly an unhealthy food plan. Her answer was interesting. It is impossible to present diet info on an individual basis as people vary in their needs, so information...

Hi lammaboy1, As totsy says, its all about finding out what you can tolerate and what you can't. I used to be able to eat porridge, but not anymore - sends my bloods sugars into overdrive. Bananas have the same effect. I'm afraid we all end up counting carbs to some extent, but if low carb...

:lol: :lol: I would like to see a campaign taking the stigma off diabetes. I know we need to make people aware of diabetes, but all media campaigns I see (or let's get healthy type TV shows) do lump all diabetics together. I so very rarely hear a distinction made between T1 and T2. When you...

I am not on metformin, but diet only, although the doc has threatened metformin as she says "it's about time"(???)... I test frequently. The reason - I got complacent and decided I had everything undercontrol, but I didn't. I have never scoffed half a packet of biscuits and don't know a diabetic...

sandymaynard - I was told it was possibly down to being an underweight, premature baby!!! You can't win, can you??? :roll:

I just love the health service! My doctor tells me control is the key to beating diabetes. But, she can't give enough test strips. She smiled wearily when I told her I was buying them, then laughed when I told her what my dentist said. As a type 2 diet controlled, he was concerned that if I...

My first child was a nightmare - couldn't control them. The second was unbelievably easy. I always walked after meals, kept portion size down and ate tons of fruit. I would eat platefuls of strawberries and raspberries. If you can (and I know they don't give you much time - or enough strips)...

So true! :lol:

Apologies for repeating what so many others have said, but at this moment I am so angry and I have absolutely no one to share with! I feel like admitting to being diabetic is becomming a bit like admitting to being a fat lazy slob who does nothing but stuff mars bars and Big Macs all day. I...

I started keeping a diary of what I ate to see just how many carbs I was eating 'normally' - around 200g-250g a day! My BS have gone up lately, so I'm addressing the carbs. First to go is grains and already I feel better. I love fruit and veg so really don't think I could ever lo lo carb...

I have totally adopted a low carb diet (restricting starchy carbs like pasta - no bread whatsoever, it's a killer for me) -so far I've managed to keep all my readings good except for the morning. Still can't crack that one, although it has come down. I think I need to accept that at some point...

Thank for the link, hotfuzz. Really interesting. Sparkle, I think you are right - I think I need to stop fretting so much. My mind keeps reminding of the last time I had to inject and the awful mess I got into! I know a lot more now so maybe if I just relax it will be a lot easier. My...