UK Diabetes

Herbals
the EU is about to introduce a new ruling to tighten up regulation of herbal drugs. you can find it here http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4389616.stm we might even catch up with Australia if we're not careful!! what a dreadful thing that would be [sarcastic] Alan H -- Do, or do not. There is no try. Y... 2 Nov 2005 21:03

Accu-check compact strips to be discontinued?
Went to the chemist this morning to buy my Dextro tablets(just in case of a hypo or before i do any vigorous exercise like cycling home up this steep hill off road) and just happened to ask about if he had any software for the Accu-check compact meter. His answer was a bit surprising.Firstly no he didn't stock t... 30 Oct 2005 18:01

Fenugreek and Diabetes
Hello, all, I'm a short-time lurker on this group, having been diagnosed T2 in June this year. I'm gradually getting a grip on things, with some help from posts and links taht I've found on here. (I'm 46 and in the UK, by the way.) Anyway, the reason for breaking my silence is that I bumped into an old aquaintanc... 27 Oct 2005 07:10

New strips for my Optium Xceed (Results in 5 seconds!)
Hey all, Just got the latest bunch of strips for my Medisense Optium Xceed meter and the results are coming in after 5 seconds! 5 seconds! I've never really been bothered by 10s or 20s response times depending on which batch the pharmacy gives me but these are really cool. It's almost like getting the resul... 1 Nov 2005 19:32

"Accepting" one's diabetes
Yesterday my gynecologist to whom I reported my diabetes (the diagnosis had come since my last visit to her) told me I must "accept" my diabetes. What does "accept" mean? If it means accepting the diet and exercise regime I can do that. But if it means "accepting" diabetes as part of my self-image, I cannot go t... 14 Nov 2005 21:04

Statins for type 1 diabetics
All, I am 24 years old, diagnosed as type 1 diabetic aged 7. My doctor is presently suggesting putting me on a statin, to reduce future cardiac risk. However, whilst searching around I have been unable to find any research regarding the effectiveness of statins for type 1 diabetics, nor on the effects of taking ... 15 Oct 2005 17:01

carrying case
I am a diabetic injecting humalin I three times a day and lantus at night. I always carry my insulin with me during the day and have been using a case which caters for three pen nibs and one vial. unfortunately I dropped and broke the case and now have trouble finding a similar one. Mumfords tell me they have... 7 Oct 2005 20:13

"No added sugar" sweets at Asda
Just in case you've missed it... I have just discovered that Asda now has a range of own-brand chocolate bars (milk chocolate and orange chocolate at 60p each) made with Splenda and also stocks Russell Stover 'no added sugar' sweets made with Splenda and malitol - ?1.20 a 100g bag (or thereabouts). I found the... 7 Oct 2005 20:13

Stop Hypo
Hi Im a type 2 diabetic on Metformin, Glycacide and other tablets. I was recently off work with Flu. I have been taken to a stage three in the disciplinary procedure at work. The max is four and your out the door.(So Im led to believe). However, I have lulls at work, and usually go and get a packet of crisps and... 7 Oct 2005 20:13

Wide shoes in Manchester?
Hi friends, Anyone on the group know where I can get size 13 extra wide mens shoes from in Manchester or Tameside please? I've been in so many shops and been told so many times that they only stock up to size 11 or 12, my little leggies are falling off!!! Hope some kind soul can point me in the right direction :... 7 Oct 2005 20:13