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Alyson I think it is just a case of being sensible with his diet, and of course take the medication he has been given. Good luck to him, and, of course, you for putting up with it all. Granny

Try this site: http://www.diabetes.org.uk/home.htm They way you manage the diabetes depends on the individual - my grandmother is just careful how much sugar she eats and moniters her bllod sgar, but my aunt has to have insulin as well as oing the same as my nan. Ask to speak to the nurse at the doctors, tell her that he's just been diagnosed and that you have not been told how to manage it. She should be able to advise and give you some info.

Have a look at Diabetes UK site.really helpful also whenif he needs to go to diabetic clinic you can get cook books for diabetics. Hope this helps. Sue ps Alyson.when you get into the diabetes uk site have a look on the top of the page,it gives you 'what is diabetes' how to manage diabetes.you can even contact them for local help and advice.

My husband was diagnosed with diabetes on Monday. We have been given virtually no advice on what he can or cannot eat other than to avoid anything with sugar. Could somebody give us some tips please. Regards. Alyson.