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Type 1 Diabetic in need of weight loss advise
Hi guys. I’m Jill 39 from County Durham. I’m in need of a lot of help in loosing weight. I’ve tried WW and Slimming World but no luck. Would be forever great...
Hi guys. I’m Jill 39 from County Durham. I’m in need of a lot of help in loosi...
Fantastic Week!😀👍: DEXCOM
Hi everyone. This is the update for how things went with the sensor and the DEXCOM, in general. To start with, Thursday morning, I was woken up by the alarm...
Hi everyone. This is the update for how things went with the sensor and the DEX...
Santa's cooooooming!
Last chance to grab some DRWF Christmas cards before the big day and help support diabetes research and resources to help people living with diabetes. This...
Last chance to grab some DRWF Christmas cards before the big day and help suppor...
DRWF Podcasts
The charity has started a regular podcast series called Living with Diabetes. They are available on the website here https://www.drwf.org.uk/content/podcasts
The charity has started a regular podcast series called Living with Diabetes. Th...
Newly diagnosed
Hi. I'm newly diagnosed type 2. I'm 29 and my bmi is 26.5, so I'm not overweight. I'm on sukkarto 4 tablets a day, but still seem to have symptoms of...
Hi. I'm newly diagnosed type 2. I'm 29 and my bmi is 26.5, so I'm not overweigh...
Raw banana: A Diabetic-Friendly Food
Raw banana or green banana is considered a powerhouse of nutrients and it’s a miracle food consumed by many people around the world. It’s a major ingredient in...
Raw banana or green banana is considered a powerhouse of nutrients and it’s a mi...
Type 2
Hello all - My doctors say I am diabetic at level of glucose 8.2 - my hospital says I am not as my number is under 10. who is correct and why do they differ? I...
Hello all - My doctors say I am diabetic at level of glucose 8.2 - my hospital s...
Odd Sensor: DEXCOM
Okay, yesterday was a really bad day for the old sensor that was removed this morning. For most of the day (and after the Thanksgiving dinner last night) the...
Okay, yesterday was a really bad day for the old sensor that was removed this mo...
Playing Chess?
Has anybody tried it & done various bg tests? With a Libre or a reliable tester, it works for me & I have been T1 since 1966. Give it a try.
Has anybody tried it & done various bg tests? With a Libre or a reliable tester...
Have been for MRI scan today
Been in the torpedo tube this morning ! Hopefully they found my brain ? I have had that done before & they could not find it ! I was talking to the...
Been in the torpedo tube this morning ! Hopefully they found my brain ? I have h...
Friday Failed Sensor: DEXCOM
On Friday morning, the sensor from Sunday afternoon failed at 6 am!😫 I changed the sensor and used a new transmitter, as well. They were changed before I...
On Friday morning, the sensor from Sunday afternoon failed at 6 am!😫 I changed...
Celery and Carbs.
Does a stick of celery use more carbs. when you’re eating it?
Does a stick of celery use more carbs. when you’re eating it?
Getting Cold
At work today & had to come home at lunch time. Working outside in a garage with no power. Not fun ! Felt ill off temp !
At work today & had to come home at lunch time. Working outside in a garage with...
This Week: DEXCOM
Well, I had another great week with the sensor that was removed today. There were hardly any glitches/hiccups to speak of. The only time I can think of...
Well, I had another great week with the sensor that was removed today. There we...
Keeping Active is Best
I've been a Type 1 since England won the World Cup. The days I don't do anything, then it's worse. Even a simple walk is better!
I've been a Type 1 since England won the World Cup. The days I don't do anything...
Stop Being Diabetic from this World Diabetes Day Onward
When it comes to spreading awareness about diabetes, On 14th November, it marks the birthday of the man who co-discovered insulin in 1922, i.e. Frederick...
When it comes to spreading awareness about diabetes, On 14th November, it marks ...
New Poll: Blood Sugars and Sleep
We have a new poll dealing with the length/amount of sleep and Diabetes. When we don't get enough sleep, it can effect the blood sugars. The new...
We have a new poll dealing with the length/amount of sleep and Diabetes. When w...
Here We Go Again!: DEXCOM
Well, the sensor from Friday morning failed today at 12:55 pm! I had finished my lunch and then I felt a vibration in my pocket from my receiver. I don’t...
Well, the sensor from Friday morning failed today at 12:55 pm! I had finished m...
What a week
Hi all. I gave a talk on wed to students at uni, then I went to a Duk group & met some nice people in Gateshead. But, I came out of there & forgot where my...
Hi all. I gave a talk on wed to students at uni, then I went to a Duk group & me...
Sick/Under the Weather/Great Week: DEXCOM
Good morning/afternoon/evening everyone. This is the weekly update on how things went from last week. First of all, sorry for not being around as much for the...
Good morning/afternoon/evening everyone. This is the weekly update on how thing...
Talk at Uni
I am talking at local Uni. on Wed.. About Diabetes. After 50 odd years, I can tell a story.
I am talking at local Uni. on Wed.. About Diabetes. After 50 odd years, I can t...
Low blood sugar
Hi I am looking for some advice.I am type 2 diabetic and normally my blood sugars are well controlled.I got a glucose monitor from my GP as I have retinopathy...
Hi I am looking for some advice.I am type 2 diabetic and normally my blood sugar...
Advice
Hello I’m looking for some advice, I had been feeling a little under the weather the last week with what I thought was a uti. I attended out of hours gp...
Hello I’m looking for some advice, I had been feeling a little under the weather...
Another Good Week! :-)
This week went really well, again. The only time there was an issue was two times. :-) Actually, an interesting thing happened when I went to a dance...
This week went really well, again. The only time there was an issue was two tim...
Unstable Diabetes, Type II
I really understand your frustration. I am 76 and managed Diabetes Type II for over 40 years. Now is so much more complicated and unstable. I added Januvia, to...
I really understand your frustration. I am 76 and managed Diabetes Type II for o...
NIHR Type 2 Remission
https://www.nihr.ac.uk/news/type-2-diabetes-can-be-reversed-with-a-modest-weight-loss-of-10-or-more/22246
https://www.nihr.ac.uk/news/type-2-diabetes-can-be-reversed-with-a-modest-weight...
I have played 6 games of CHESS since T time
BG is 6.1 & going down ! Please have a try, make your head work ?
BG is 6.1 & going down ! Please have a try, make your head work ?
Weight Loss possibilities
I am interested in the weight loss opportunities of taking Glucophage aka Metformin, as to the best of my knowledge, I don't have (yet) Type 2 diabetes.
I am interested in the weight loss opportunities of taking Glucophage aka Metfo...
What A Week!: DEXCOM
Well, last week went really great with the old sensor that was taken out this morning before I left my house today for my job. The old sensor worked for the...
Well, last week went really great with the old sensor that was taken out this mo...
Diabetes Survey. Have Your Say.
If you haven't already completed Professor Katharine Barnard-Kelly's survey below, please have a look. All of our answers and input will be instrumental in...
If you haven't already completed Professor Katharine Barnard-Kelly's survey belo...
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