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How to beat back pain: take a stroll five times a week Regular walking can have a ‘profound impact’ on a condition that affects as many as 60 per cent of people at some point June 20 2024, The Times Walking for 30 minutes five days a week could help to fend off back pain, according to new...

Estimate includes £63bn cost to people affected, £19bn cost to NHS and £15bn cost to society... Britain’s weight problem costs almost £100bn a year, analysis suggests, prompting calls for a government crackdown on unhealthy food and a drive to promote fresh ingredients...

Hello, I am a child of a parent who has diabetes, type 2. He has had a wound on his leg since August and it is not healing. He does go to the doctor, but he really doesn't want to and says they are stealing the time he could spend working. Any ideas on how I could motivate him to go and not...

Hi all. This is a bit of an odd one but does anyone have constantly tingling/throbbing lips? Diagnosed t2 but GP suspects LADA, waiting on tests at the hospital. Have a FL2 and my sugars are within range. Drinking plenty of water also. Take metformin, dapag and glic. No allergies. Any...

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...

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...

http://cookwithkev.net/wholemeal-chocolate-and-cinnamon-sugarless-cake/ I have written this recipe which is of course sugar free and only containing ingredients that are good for our condition while catering for a craving something sweet but not sickly sweet.

**RECRUITING FOR AN ONLINE WEIGHT-LOSS INTERVENTION** If you're currently trying to lose weight then please consider taking part in my online weight-loss research. In this study, we're hoping to improve participants weight-loss by blending two well-established psychological techniques. In order...

I have just sent a complaint to the BBC, the text is below. did anyone else notice this? In the series a Chef was taken to hospital due to collapsing at work. The paramedic told the nurses that the patient had experienced a 'hypo' and attributed this to the patient having eaten a breakfast that...

So I have had diabetes for around 4 and a half years now and one thing that has been hugely affected is my motivation and dedication to the gym, I used to love it where as these days my control isn't very good and i always feel completely knackered! My GP said forcing myself into exercise will...

Hello, I am a MSc Health Psychology student from the University of Central Lancashire. I am currently running a study to explore the relationships between mood, quality of life, health behaviours and risk perceptions to determine whether these differ depending on length of diagnosis of type...

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...

Hi I'm Georgia I'm new to the site. I have been diabetic since I was 8 and I'm very up and down with my blood sugars sometimes feel like you can't win, but for as long as I can remember I have always suffered with my immune system I seem to catch everything and also have a cold and just...

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

Due to walking difficulties, especially in hot weather, which leaves me struggling, I have decided to take out a confectionary rate card for my local leisure centre, where you can use it for unlimited access for about £20 per month. A bargain. Hoping to get fit and lose some pounds and check...