I guess this question should have been forwarded to a Dietician but I am sure you will pass it on. Being a Type 2 diabetic my usual breakfast consists of two slices of low G.I. bread turned into toast with butter and Bovril, only after a Glucophage tablet has been taken. Lunch is also a [...]
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 [...]
Diabetic dietary changes
Hello, Just found out that my dad in-law has 7.2 count blood sugar. I would like to find out more about how he should change his diet, e.g. – white rice now what should he eat – etc… fruits can and cannot eat, beverages, replacement for sweets biscuits etc… he loves those. In his morning [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Insulin pumps for children
Hi there, I need to hear from people that have had exposure/ experience with children using insulin pumps for Type 1 Diabetes. How old are the children? How easily have the children adapted to it? Does it control the levels better? Any useful information really when it comes to children that have used insulin pumps [...]
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 [...]
Are thin legs a symptom of diabetes?
Hello, Please help – ever since I started using insulin (I was diagonsed last year with Type 1 diabetes) my legs are getting thinner and thinner every day. What can I do for them to gain weight a bit? – Yvonne
What is a healthy diet for Type 1 diabetics?
Hi my name is Andiswa and I am a Type 1 diabetic. I was diagnosed with diabetes in June 2011 and am using Humulin 30/70 Biosynthethic Human Insulin. I inject myself twice a day,in the morning before I eat and in the evening before I eat. Being diagnosed with diabetes has not been easy for [...]
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