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  1. Retanna

    Winter Footwear Wellies

    Thanks to not having my T2 diagnosed quickly enough I suffered nerve damage in my toes which when it is cold suffer. Because of having to deal with Horses daily and very early in the morning my feet were suffering from the recent frost and ice. Ordinary wellies with double socking didn't really...
  2. Retanna

    Done it! Got off the Metformin and reversed the daiabetes.

    Well pleased, I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes on 22nd July 2022 with a HBA1C of 110. I was prescribed to take Metformin 4 x 500g daily and to loose weight. I joined this site and studied the forums and followed much of the advice on here. I went low carb virtually cutting out Bread...
  3. Retanna

    Daily Testing?

    Hi, I was diagnosed with T2 on 22nd July last year with Hba1c of 110. Weight 19 stones 9lb. I have lost 4 stone in weight and am still losing slowly. I Follow a self imposed lowish carb diet ( around 50g or less a day) Cut out virtually all bread, pasta, rice and potato and not finding that...
  4. Retanna

    Bare Naked Noodles. A great alternative to Pasta Spaghetti

    Having cut out bread, pasta and potato it was nice to find another alternative to replace them. (Man can not live on Cauliflower rice alone lol) Found these in Tesco's this week and had them with a home made Sausage Bolognese using passata last night. Unbelievable low carb and calories, tasted...
  5. Retanna

    Quick Question Opinion please - Indian Takeaway.

    Diagnosed with Type 2 in July, been controlling my diet generally by low carb and lost 3 stone so far, thinking of treating myself tonight with a takeaway Indian and was wondering what people thought would be a good low carb meal (without Rice) ( Rice will be replaced by Cauliflower rice) Thanks
  6. Retanna

    Step Counter

    Hi, I am thinking of getting a step counter. I don't want an all singing Blue tooth connected to smart phone etc just a normal wear around your neck or attach to your waist one. What would other members advise Thanks
  7. Retanna

    Hello to all

    Hi, I'm Bernie , male aged 62 from West Cornwall in the UK. I'm a little concerned about answering all your suggested introductory questions because of the risk of identity theft. Sadly got to think of such things these days. I'm newly diagnosed ( just over 2 weeks ago) with T2 and high...