Search:

Hi JKT
Things are bowling along fine at the moment. I actually did buy a book called "Diabetes for Dummies" which is brilliant. Will certainly be less of a dummy by the time I get to the end of it...

Hi meant glucose tablets. Said sweeties so as not to confuse any usa people out there

Regards

Diamond:)

Hi J9
Many thanks for advice. I always have a packet of sweeties in my bag just in case. Trouble is I'm tempted to eat them and so put on weight. Will check out the nearest hospital and see what...

I can assure you I won't be doing anything without consulting my doctor first.
I was diagosed seven years ago and am a very cautious person when it comes to medication and nor do I believe...

Many thanks J9. I think I have a good diet. Now just need to find a good exercise program. To all others thanks for comments but subject is now closed.

Regards

Diamond

Hi JKT
Won't be having a meds review until the 1st of October but will let you know if progress has been made or if I find any useful books or websites.

Regards

Diamond

Hi JKT
Sorry to hear about your husband. Health care in the UK is excellent but no doubt there is room for improvement and it's free. However this is my body and I'm taking care of it to the best of...

Hi JKT
Treament here in the UK is somewhat different from America. It is not that simple to change your doctor. Most GPs are just that, General Practitioners and one has to go through him to see a...

Hi JKT
So sorry to hear your husband had a heart attack. Like you I just want to be more informed. I'm not advocating a diy job but the amount of info is enormous and some is definitely misleading...

Hi KBC
This has been very helpful. Will contact my doctor and see what is available at the local hospital.

Regards

Diamond

Thanks for help. I was diagnosed 7 years ago and my diabetes does not seem to be getting worse but I do worry about future complications and try to eat as carefully as I can without becoming paranoid...

[QUOTE=KISS;2484543]Diabetes will ALWAYS get worse.

Abdomen x-rays will make it worse quickly.

Lower your weight to an ideal level.

Get a copy of the Gycemic Index for Foods and limit foods...

Hi Scott
Many thanks for swift reply. I am aware that there is no cure for diabetes but I was hoping you or anyone might have read some of these books claiming to have found if not a cure at least a...

I have type 2 diabetes and have seen several articles and books suggesting that with the right diet and a bit of exercise diabetes can if not be cured at least render you symptom free and relieve you...