Hi there, I enjoy a vitamin effervescent drink in the mornings–like Berocca, superdine, pharmatron ect. My question—are these drinks okay for diabetics? Thank you. – Frank
Reader recipe: Sweet potato wedges
Image credit One of our readers, Jenna Ferguson, wrote in with this fabulous sweet potato recipe. Here’s what she said: “I have another good recipe that I tried with our Sunday Lunch: Sweet Potato Wedges. Cut sweet potato into small wedges and arrange on baking tray. Drizzle with a little olive oil and salt. Melt [...]
Metabolic syndrome and diabetes
Hi there, I came across your website while surfing for information. I understand that it’s for people already suffering with diabetes but I am hoping you won’t mind giving me some direction. If one has been warned that the symptoms your bloods uncovered MAY indicate ‘metabolic syndrome’ would it be wise for me to purchase [...]
Carb counting for diabetic kids
Image credit If you’re trying to find a way to put together healthy lunchboxes and snacks that still taste great, check out these great tips from Novo Nordisk: Keeping tabs on children of any age can be a challenge, but keeping tabs on a child living with diabetes adds on to that challenge. One of [...]
Insulin resistant, pre-diabetic or diabetic?
Hi, I have had my fasting blood sugar tested recently and my doctor told me it was too high at 12. He has prescribed Metformin. How does one tell or distinguish if one is: 1. Insulin resistant 2. Pre-diabetic 3. Diabetic Regards, Stefan Note from the Editor: I’m not a doctor, Stefan, but as I [...]
How to get an insulin pump?
Hi, I have extreme problems with high sugar levels. I was recently in Unitas Hospital where Dr Moolman recommended that I must get an insulin pump as soon as possible. The problem is that I cannot afford one. I’m trying now to apply for one the Department of Health but are having problems there as [...]
Can vitamin D affect blood sugar?
I am a Type 2 diabetic and battling to get my blood sugar under control. I’m now taking insulin as well. I have also been taking vitamin supplements and vitamin D supplements 500iu per day. Included in the normal vitamin supplement is 200iu. From last Monday I am hitting hypos everyday. Blood glucose also low [...]
Injecting insulin in toddlers
Hi. I’m the mom of a 3-year-old newly diagnosed Type 1 diabetic. I’ve been using syringes to inject insulin. Changed to insulin pens. Now there’s bruising and sometimes an insulin drop left at the injection spot or on the needle tip after injecting has put me off pens. I’m back to using syringes. What is [...]
Urgent plea for diabetic uncle
Hi everyone, This is a plea for help for my uncle! He is facing amputation of his leg from the knee down, they want to amputate next week. There is a medicine called Clear-G Advanced Blood Circulation Support, that is only available in Canada and we won’t be able to have it in time. Is [...]
Sweet Life in the Daily News
We were lucky enough to be featured in the Daily News newspaper this month, in honour of National Diabetes Month – check out the article below! What do you think – fame at last?
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