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Forum discussion: low carb on a budget
 
To mark the launch of our new weekly Diabetes Forum newsletter, we're looking at a popular discussion. "Is it possible to be low carb on a very small budget?" asks LornaFarrell. In short, yes it is.
 
Keep reading for budget tips
 
How to spend less
 
Colin of Kent found low carb expensive and wondered if he has previously been careless with his spending. Any tips or tricks to keep the wallet full?
 
Low cost shop analysis
Shopping hacks
 
FloraDora has a top tip: "Low carb shopping consists of lots of yummy veg, shopping in season or snapping up bags of frozen veg."
 
How to budget shop
 
Season's greetings
 
DaftThoughts is also a fan of seasonal shopping. "I'm very dependent on sales and seasonal vegetables," she says, designating £3 per day for food.
 
Read more seasonal tips
Oh kale yeah!
 
Passing on a tip about kale, a low carb favourite, Forum user Celeriac reveals that it is available for £1 at a number of supermarkets.
 
Kale chips on a budget
 
 
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"Does diabetes regulate your life?"
 

Jack says: "Ultimately, the better managed your diabetes is, the more time you'll have for other (more fun) things. This can mean additional trips to the pharmacy and your doctor on occasion, and you may need more rigid routines than those without diabetes. But consistency and attentiveness will help to ensure your diabetes is well-controlled, and this will prevent you losing time addressing problems with poor control."
 
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