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Can anyone give me some advice on bolusing when having a takeaway? I'm currently on fiasp and my basal insulin is all correct. I've discovered I certainly can't inject the fiasp before a takeaway, I have been taking it 5 minutes after but I find I'm having a hypo within half an hour (if I'm in...

Hi, I am new to this forum (or any forum to be honest) so hopefully my question is in the right place and correct. I have recently been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, so I am really new to all this. I think I am getting to grips with the jargon, the numbers, the diet (at least I am...

I’ve downloaded, and started to use, Carb Manager to track food intake with the intention of heading towards a low carb, moderate fat approach rather than full on keto. The frustrating thing is that already I’m, em, frustrated at the lack of options available when out and about and in need of...

Hi there! My fiancé has recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and we’re finding negotiating foods and drinks hard. He is waiting on an appointment with the diabetic nurse but right now we need some help on figuring some minor things out. We’re unsure how much carbs he can have etc. If...

What exactly does it entail, please? Basic details please? Is it really important? Any downsides? Are there some inexpensive food supplements that would benefit me? Suggestions welcome.

Hi all, I was diagnosed only 4 days ago now and am on insulin and metformin. I’ve been reading a lot lately about lowering card and sugar intake- what I would like to know is what is a decent carb intake level? How low is low? Yesterday I had roughly 80g carbs for the whole day- would people say...

Hello all! I am really struggling to understand what I can and can’t eat. One website will state bananas are good but stay away from carrots, then another will list bananas as bad & carrots as good! I was wondering if anyone knew of a good course or source for me to understand what to look for...

Hi all, I was diagnosed T2 a few years back and am now eating low carb, but I've found that today, after some food I'm feeling quite light-headed/confused, want to eat more and aching a little. Thought I'd do a quick test and it came back as 6.3 - does anyone have any clue what's going on? It's...

Someone on Facebook mentioned this. I’d never heard of it before but it seems like magic mixed with science stuff. Apparently it cooks rice in a way that it removes the carbs and is therefore ok for diabetics. https://www.grayns.com/

Is there such a thing if Diabetic type 2? Ive just looked on myfitnesspal and I'm regularly going well over on one thing and that is protein. Thing is I'm only eating a maximum usually of 1600 calories. Am I doing something wrong eating so much meat? I must admit I do feel tired a lot but I...

Hi everyone! I hope you are well. I am a final year pharmacy student conducting research on the impact of diabetes on mood and eating habits. If you have either type 1 or type 2 diabetes and are over the age of 18, i would greatly appreciate if you could fill out my survey below. Every...

Soup and salad with pasta.

Hi, I've been diagnosed since the start of July. I've been trying to make changes, I'm eating a bit more healthily but not enough. I haven't lost any weight and I'm feeling like there's no point. I'm not even sure what I'm after by posting here. I'm TERRIBLE at portion control. I can eat...

This is less for me and more for a friend, I'm planning to make some experimental a mocktails for a friend with type 1 at a coming party and wasn't sure if things like flavoured extracts usually used in baking are safe for him to have. Their listed ingredients are "Propylene Glycol, Alcohol...

What do others do? Been told about cooling certain foods like potatoes and pasta = resistance starch. What foods do you eat cold from cooked?

I just want to say I tried the quarter pound mozarella burgers tonight for tea; they were awesome! Iceland sell them 2 burgers for £1.50. Try them yourself and see but I seriously enjoyed them. May not be some peoples taste but each to their own IMO;);););)

Hello, I was diagnosed in February with Type 1 Diabetes, and am still learning how to deal with it best in different situations. I recently trialled and got onto the university netball team where I study which I am very happy with. However, I wanted to ask if anyone had any advice to dealing...

I had come to the site quiet a long time ago, but only found the recipe finder when I came back recently, the "Diabetes & me" that allows you to save the recipes is amazing, and I have tried some of the recipes and OH MY!!!! awesome!!! I probably mentioned this in another post (my brain is...

Hi All, I am a newly diagnosed diabetic and do enjoy the occasional takeaway here and there. Has any one any suggestions for the best takeaway to buy? :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

Hi, I'm new to using the forum ... stumbled onto it while 'googling' for some sugar free recipes for chutney ... and I'm looking for help in find a solution. I'm type 2 diabetic and love growing stuff on my allotment and then turning the produce into good quality, good to eat food. The last...