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    NHS Shake and Soup Meal Plan Trials

    Yeah! Got bored with that!
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    NHS Shake and Soup Meal Plan Trials

    I though that also, big issue for me is the behaviour changes! I struggle with sticking to it. Mainly through boredom I reckon!
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    NHS Shake and Soup Meal Plan Trials

    Right! So I just got a call from the GP (was expecting the DN, so pleasantly surprised!) Its not in my area anyway at the moment, could be about a year before its rolled out(if at all). GP didn't like the sound of it and thought it was short-termism with no real chance of mass success. She...
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    NHS Shake and Soup Meal Plan Trials

    Thanks for the replies. Always good to get a cross-section of views. No replies from anyone that has been on the trial though. I have a telephone appointment with my DN on Thursday to discuss in more detail. I am not expecting earth shattering information though.
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    NHS Shake and Soup Meal Plan Trials

    Good Morning, Just been reading about the NHS Shake and Soup plan in this mornings news! Does anyone have any experience of it? How is it going and what sort of GP support is offered? ATB Bill
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    Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

    9 at 6.30am. 8.9 after a cup of tea and walking the dog!
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    Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

    5.6 at bedtime and 9 when I woke up! Then 9.4 90 mins later, after one cup of tea and one cup of coffee!
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    eye tests

    My experience of Specsavers is that they want you in each year to flog you some new glasses! Once cost me £300 for their £99 for two deal[emoji848]. Mugged! These days if Specsavers tell me it's raining, I have to look outside!
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    Inbetween Meal Snacks

    I'm sorry you find that offensive!
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    Inbetween Meal Snacks

    Pork Scratchings? Yes!!! Get In!
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    Inbetween Meal Snacks

    I'm sitagliptin and metformin. The "play around" bit is my terminology! I have another appointment with her this week to go through when to test etc, so I am content with that. I know beer is not the most T2 friendly beverage, but.....a little of what you like and all that!
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    Inbetween Meal Snacks

    Umm! Not working for me at the moment!:nailbiting:
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    Inbetween Meal Snacks

    Nope, not following any regime at the moment. Only recently has the DN given me a meter to test BS and "play around". My main motivation is to reduce carbs where I can, so I can enjoy them where I want. I do enjoy a beer and prefer it over pasta or potatoes ;-)
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    Inbetween Meal Snacks

    Hello Everyone I am sat in my office at work and colleagues are munching on biscuits and crisps etc and I was wondering what could be a T2 sufferers go-to snack at work? Having been told I need to get a grip of my BS levels I thought I would ask. Whats your choice? Cheers Bill
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    Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

    10.7 this morning at 6am. Need to make some changes now!
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    Diagnosed with T2

    :banghead:I got in touch with my surgery about Desmond and apparently I was offered it 4 years ago when I was first "diagnosed". So the computer said no! Or at least the Hounds of Hades they call Reception did. So I rang the nearest centre and got an appointment to see a dietician although I am...
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    Diagnosed with T2

    Just got one of those BS tester thingys so will do some testing and learning! Is the DESMOND day of value? My GP hasn't given me any info or direction.
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    Diagnosed with T2

    Hi Daphne, Yes I am on Statins, however I stopped taking them for a while. Mainly because I forgot! But about 3 years overall, why do you ask?
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    Diagnosed with T2

    Thanks everyone, appreciate your kind words. I'll crack on and learn something new:). Being highly motivated by food, it's gonna be interesting to see what changes I need to be making!