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  1. Dasc_study

    Mental Health in Type II Diabetes

    If you have Type II Diabetes, we want YOUR help this festive season! Our research explores the effects of Self-compassion as a treatment for depression/anxiety in Type II Diabetes. To take part simply complete our 15-20min survey via this link: http://bit.ly/2PkfTnk Thank you!
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    • Forum: General Message Board
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    diabetic support day! World Record Beating!

    Hello fellow diabetics! on the 26th of January in Basingstoke (venue tbc) I am holding a diabetic support day with speakers to motivate and inspire us to feel better about being diabetic. On this day we will also be aiming to beat the current world record of 'most diabetics in one room'. This...
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    • Forum: Events
  3. Josh Taylor

    Looking for more experienced advice, about this remedy

    I'm currently in the process of finding solution how to cope with my T2D. I've tried intermittent fasting and it definitely helped me out so far. I lost my food craving and feel better overall. It balanced out my insulin levels as well. I was recommended this type of Halki remedy from a friend...
  4. S

    High blood sugars before eating

    Don’t understand what’s going on! My sugar levels are high before I’ve eaten something and then when I test after I’ve eaten (after 1.5hours what my midwife says) they are in normal range. Only thing I can think of is that I have coffee (decaf) inbetween my meals so would that make it higher? I...
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    • Forum: Pregnancy
  5. T

    Robust Levels Of Insulin

    What does it mean if you have 'robust levels of insulin'. I have Type 2 diabetes for years. My blood sugar levels have remained consistently high. I have never been given any education or support. I have lots of symptoms ie extreme thirst, continuous thrush, boils, eye trouble,and loads of other...
  6. C

    Being over the top

    So this is a bit of a ranting post.... I had an accident, that plus an under active thyroid caused me to gain some weight and swing into the very border of type two diabetes. Since, I have lost two and a half stone and I am now in the right side of my BMI journey, my weight fluctuates (with my...
  7. Northerner

    Poor diabetes control unnecessarily costs NHS £3bn a year

    Poor diabetes control costs the NHS in England £3bn a year in potentially avoidable hospital treatment, according to researchers from Salford. This was the level of avoidable cost they identified during the operational year 2017-18, after comparing the costs of hospital care for 58 million...
  8. JonWel86

    Hey Everyone.

    Hello Everyone, new to the Forum. I hope this is allowed. On 15th September myself and my family are doing the Edinburgh Kiltwalk, nearly 4 weeks time ouch all us are doing this in aid of Diabetes UK. I myself am doing the larger 24 mile walk whilst my Fiance and the kids are doing the 5 mile...
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    • Forum: Newbies say hello here!
  9. M

    Big Body Squad

    I caught the start of this program the other day and pressed record as I had to go out. Tonight I watched it. Although it is mainly about the super-sized diabetes is a strong thread through it. It brought up many of the issues related to diabetes but aggrevated further by weight problems. These...
  10. George D.

    Help with research study - time and travel expenses reimbursed!

    Hello everyone! We are a research team from the University of Southampton developing an intervention to help people due to have cardiac surgery better manage their diabetes. To run the study successfully, we would like to hear the views of people who have diabetes and/or have had cardiac...
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    Research volunteers wanted: Type 2 diabetes in the media

    Hi All, I am a student studying a postgraduate degree in Global Media and Culture at Keele University, and I am currently in the process of conducting research for my dissertation. My dissertation is centred on type 2 diabetes in news media, so I am looking to recruit approximately seven type...
    • ElloBea
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    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: General Message Board
  12. MillyZ

    Hello there!

    Hello :) I have recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and I am really struggling to sort my self out in terms of losing weight and getting my diabetes under control. I have a major sweet tooth so I am always eating chocolate or biscuits which I know isn't good. If anyone has any tips...
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    Would you like to help in my University research project?

    Hi All, I am a student studying a postgraduate degree in Global Media and Culture at Keele University, and I am currently in the process of conducting research for my dissertation. My dissertation will be centred on type 2 diabetes in news media, so I am looking to recruit approximately seven...
    • ElloBea
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    • Forum: General Message Board
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    Psychology Project

    Hi everyone, I am a masters clinical psychology student, studying at Royal Holloway University. I would be grateful if you will take 20 minutes of your day to complete my study. If you have any questions let me know, by emailing me on dhruvi.patel.2018@live.rhul.ac.uk. I am studying the mental...
    • dp131388
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    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: General Message Board
  15. Northerner

    Gaining a little weight after quitting tobacco is offset by the benefits for people with diabetes

    Two new studies point to yet more reasons to kick the tobacco habit. In one, researchers found quitting smoking is worth it for people with diabetes despite worries about potential weight gain. In the other, scientists discovered smoking might have a much greater impact on the cognitive function...
  16. S

    Care during pregnancy

    I'd quite like to hear other Type 1 diabetics experience, please. I'm 15 weeks pregnant and so far quite lost in terms of hospital care for us diabetics during pregnancy. I miscarried back in September, but before this I was offered a viability scan and met the consultants at 7 weeks. I then...
    • Sandylane
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    • Forum: Pregnancy
  17. D

    Newly diagnosed HbA1c reading 104

    Hi Friends, I have been recently been diagnosed with diabetes (HbA1c 104) and cholestrol level 6.5 it came as a shock. I haven't had blood test in a long time so don't know how long this high level has stayed for. Anyway I am just looking forward now. Doctor has put me on metaformin 500mg...
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    Claiming PIP Type 1 Diabetic

    Evening all, After being diagnosed a Type1 diabetic at 13 years old life was a struggle. Being young I rebelled and struggled to get a grip of it all. Now 24 years later my health is not the best. De-attached retina / Retinopathy - loss fo vision in one eye. Neuropathy issues. Cardiovascular...
  19. Johnny66

    Will the April 2019 new meter make a big difference?

    Apparently the UK Govt were intending to ensure that everyone in the UK (not just the postcode lottery) will have access to the new meter from April this year, which takes swipe readings? I hope I have my info correct? This will really help me, being a bus driver. Finger pricking readings will...
  20. J

    Blood glucose levels mid 20’s for 9 months.

    My Stepdad is type 2 diabetic and has been on metformin, gliclizide and Sitagliptan for years. He’s always monitored his blood sugar levels which have always been between 6-12. About 9 months ago it shot up to mid 20’s, and he suffers from COPD (a respiratory condition that effects the lungs)...
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