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  1. @Fractis

    Language matters!

    We have known for a long time that that the use of language by healthcare professionals can have a profound impact on those of us that live with diabetes, but the experience of lots of people I have spoken to is that the day to day use of language is very inconsistent. Good use of language can...
  2. L

    Diabetes and Life Insurance

    Hi All, In the process of buying our first house. Looking for companies who cover T1 diabetics for critical illness cover?
  3. V

    Hi

    new to diabetes
  4. Amity Island

    Rightmove

    I finally got to move to another diabetes centre, another hospital in another PCT region and the experience has been a very positive one. The specialist nurse still has kindness in her heart and still cares -- something of a rarity in the "care" profession these days. The consultant was awesome...
  5. Diabetes UK

    Diabetes UK Professional Conference Insider

    The #DUKPC Insider: a brand new event for people living with diabetes We’re really excited to be launching a brand new event for people living with diabetes. Come along to our Diabetes UK Professional Conference Insider and get the inside track on the most exciting diabetes research. On...
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  6. L

    Serious symptoms. Related to diabetes?

    Am having serious symptoms suggesting a pace maker may be needed, urgently. The symptoms are dizziness, feeling faint, extreme chest pain, heart palpitations, weakness, fatigue, headaches, poor sleep, feeling sick, shortness of breath, pulse rate up and down, sometimes over 100pm, no exercise...
  7. Rene Droomer

    New research in Diabetes distress, Stigma and self care

    I am Rene Droomer, a postgraduate student at the University of Derby and a fellow person with diabetes. I am undertaking research in Diabetes distress. stigma and self care. 1. If you are 18 years or older, 2. are resident in the UK and 3. have a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes, I hope you will...
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    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: General Message Board
  8. H

    Drinking and going out

    I have had type 1 diabetes for 2 months and have not been on a night out or drank alcohol ever since. I guess I'm a bit afraid and wary. Any tips on how to manage drinking? how will alcohol affect me, what drinks to have/to avoid? I've heard you have to snack after each alcoholic drink? I've...
  9. Smitha

    Has anyone Reversed their Diabetes or put on Remission? Wondering if it is possible for a Type 2?

    Hello everyone, I am being diagnosed in July 2017 and still learning a lot everyday about Type 2 Diabetes. Just wondering has anyone Reversed their Diabetes or put on Remission? Is it possible for a Type 2 to be non diabetic or put it on remission if they loose a lot of weight around pancreas...
  10. Smitha

    Newbie and waiting to hear from you all :-)

    Hello Everyone, Good morning! I am being diagnosed as Type 2 in July 2017 and is on Metformin SR 500mg twice daily. Moved to UK a few months back and settling down was a great stressful few months. Now registered with GP and have Diabetic nurse's appointment next week. Just wondering what I...
  11. H

    Dietary intervention for lean subjects with fatty liver?

    A low-carb diet can also benefit non-overweight individuals with fatty liver and can reverse insulin resistance - read the full text for free at the link below: http://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/6/9/88
    • Hamid Merchant
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  12. Stefan Diabetes UK

    Diabetes and medical care survey

    A member of Diabetes UK’s Clinical Studies group wants to hear your thoughts on diabetes and day surgery (surgery where you can return home the same day). Importantly, you don’t need to have had day surgery yourself to take part in the survey. So contributions from everyone are very welcome :)...
  13. S

    Young Guy just diagnosed with Type 2!

    Hello, my name is Michael, I'm 28, and I've just been diagnosed today. I'm not going to lie, this is scary, especially as my GP was surprised I got it so young, but I'm going to try my best. I'm determined to manage this as best as I can, and I'm trying to keep chipper, but I don't know a lot...
  14. CharleyWheeler

    Having a little hypo... what to eat?

    Just passing through to say hello, and wish everyone a good day! Having a little hypo as we speak, have treated with dextros tablets and will retest in 20 minutes. QUESTION: What's your go-to hypo treatment? Do you go for practicality, or use it to have a tasty treat? :) xxx
  15. CharleyWheeler

    HbA1C Result...

    Hi there, I'm new here, so please forgive any mistakes I make whilst posting! I've recently gotten my HbA1C result back, and due to complications with my mental health I've not been looking after my type one diabetes AT ALL, and my result is 11mmol/l :( I know this is terrible, but I've taken...
  16. Northerner

    Drinking a few times a week 'reduces diabetes risk'

    People who drink three to four times a week are less likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those who never drink, Danish researchers suggest. Wine appears to be particularly beneficial, probably as it plays a role in helping to manage blood sugar, the study, published in Diabetologia, says...
  17. Stefan Diabetes UK

    How will having diabetes be different in 10 years time?

    And here we are: the last of our weekly questions on what it's like to live with diabetes. All your answers are helping us build our new 'Future of Diabetes' report, so it makes sense that our last question is... How do you think it will be different to have diabetes in ten years’ time? We...
  18. H

    Health Anxiety Research Project- online questionnaire

    Hi everyone, I am a MSc Psychology student at Liverpool Hope University and I am currently carrying out research regarding health anxiety amongst individuals with diabetes. The research involves an online questionnaire which is completely anonymous and shouldn't take long. You don't have to...
  19. Weezy

    Newly diagnosed....

    Hi all. My name is Louise and I've just been diagnosed as type 2. I'm seeing a diabetes nurse on Monday and have been told to write a list of questions for her. I'm having so many symptoms and they're really bothering me. Does anyone else get numb thighs/legs/feet? Racing heart...
  20. R

    Volunteers needed for a focus group meeting- University of Warwick, Coventry

    Hello everyone, This is a request to interview a group of diabetic patients in the community for a Masters level project at the University of Warwick titled 'Responsibility of innovation and its adoption in the NHS'. I am aiming to conduct a focus group meeting so as to bring to light, the...
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