The GP. has an important role in my diabetes management. I was seeing one GP who when my HbA1c came back at 6.5 told me “oh we would like it to be lower.” Err yes so would I but a little bit of encouragement […]

I have a family history of diabetes. The fact that I had diabetes wasn’t unexpected but the actual fact of coping with it has a wide range of emotions. I knew I needed to work with my endo and doctors to get this […]

Hi Sonya, If I were in your shoes I would continue with what has been working for you as far as exercise goes. Anything that is helping you loose weight is good for your diabetes. I walk for an hour a day and that […]

I also have a health care plan. It is a great incentive to visit the proper specialists. Even the general check up once a year to have the care plan ongoing is well worth it. It also gives you an idea of how you […]

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Hi Red. About the cataracts it is nowhere as bad having the operation done as you would think. I was actually at the stage that most things were just a blur to me. I couldn’t read road signs or even recognise […]

Hi Red. I was diagnosed nearly 4 years ago. I have a big family history of type 2 diabetes. My mum had type 2,my eldest brother had type 2 and my other brother also has type 2. I knew the symptoms of diabetes and […]

Hi Michelle I am doing great. Thanks for the hello. I have been on the facebook page. That is where I was on last night saw the chat going on and decided to register. I feel any support we can give each other is […]