diet

Hi Everyone, I just wondered if anyone else found the whole pre-pregnancy diet /losing weight ready for a safe pregnancy challenging? Becoming a mum is high on my priority list and I'm currently on a pre-pregnancy clinic as we're getting married in August! :D However, I'm finding it sooo...

In 2016, Public Health England estimated that lifestyle-related illnesses accounted for 1 billion pounds (or $1.4 trillion) in direct costs to the NHS, the UK’s healthcare system. Healthcare professionals in the UK are taking matters into their own hands to reduce the prevalence of diet-related...

Hi am needing a little advice and guidance. I have just started my new job as a care worker on nights and my eat and sleep pattern is all over a was wondering what’s the best times I should be eating with me being a wake on a night and sleeping during the day. Any idea would be fab thanks Also...

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

I was eating low GI and getting good BG results - average was probably 4.5 fasting, 6.5 up to 7.5 an hour after food, and back down to 4.5 to 6.5 two hours later. Then I got a virus. I'm now in week three of feeling a bit rough and completely exhausted and not doing most of my usual activities...

Been reading about brain fog and how this could be related to having high levels of blood glucose in your body, making you tired, sluggish and very difficult to motivate yourself into doing anything. Realising now, that my carbs levels are quite high and that I should have more fruit and veg...

Since being diagnosed T2D, my be tired has not improved. Now, no matter what or when I eat, the nutritional content or quantity, I immediately get drowsy. Any ideas?

Dear Diabetes UK members, I am a researcher from UCL's department of Behavioural Science & Health. I am looking for women (aged 18+) to take part in a Health and Lifestyle Attitudes questionnaire. The questions will relate to your diet, physical activity and general health attitudes. You can...

Hello there, I am waiting for Diabetes to grab me, both birth parents have it and I had gestational high blood sugars, my last fasting blood test showed results in the higher end. I'm looking for support and making contact with Diabetes survivors; I am worrying about the diet, I have a lot of...

Hello All, I was wondering whether there was any way to try to gain weight in a healthy weight despite having type 2 diabetes. The excessive weight loss that comes with type 2 diabetes is something I have come to accept. However, I am trying to gain muscle mass again, and I was wondering...

Thought I'd post about my story of diabetes. It's just an overview and is personal to my circumstances, but nevertheless, you might find it interesting. You can read it on facebook or here: Diabetes - My Story http://jrsc.blogspot.com/2017/02/diabetes-my-story.html

Two days ago I was given the heads up I was a type 2 diabetic when i went to the doctors about a sinus infection and when I started to ask questions (especially since this blood test was done 7 months ago with nobody telling me in the meantime) I got told to make an appointment for a further...

Hello! Can you help me? My name is Charlotte Cook and I am a final year Food Science and Technology Student at Cardiff Metropolitan University. As the daughter of a Type 1 Diabetic, I have good knowledge and experience with the condition and as a Food Science student, I am also particularly...

Many of us on the Low carb diet know of the work of Professor Tim Noakes in promoting the diet, but it's hard to convince the orthodox beliefs of the medical profession. so this is great news - hopefully they will provide concrete evidence...

Hi all, I'm currently doing the DAFNE course which has left me a little confused after working with the DSN & dietician to sort out my BG levels. I've been low-carbing for around 2-3 months (with a few cheat weekends) with daily carbs adding to around 40g from veg/salad mostly. According to...

Hello everyone I don't have diabetes but am at pretty high risk - it's rampant on both sides of my family. I'm half Iraqi and strongly favour that side of my family genetically - I have read this increases my genetic risk (though some of that could be due to the Middle Eastern fondness for very...

Hi Have recently been diagnosed with type 2 and just getting used to the testing, monitoring and change of diet. Actually loving the dietary change as my old diet was getting a bit boring and bland to be honest. Not so keen on the testing bit but goes with the territory I guess. Weirdest thing...

Spotted this referenced in the latest Vegan Life Magazine, interesting and comprehensive read http://www.vivahealth.org.uk/resources/scientific-reports/diabetes-big-d-report

Hello. I was diagnosed last week while on holiday in Portugal with type 1 diabetes. I have only just arrived back and because of the language barrier I am still very clueless as to what I can eat, what units mean what and, basically everything. The doctors and helplines are closed today as it is...

Ok. Do we have car at latte? Can I have the answers 15 minutes ago please?