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@magsiesss - Perhaps you could get him to join this forum and let him read some of the threads about people lowering their HBA1C and losing weight on the LCHF Diet. My HBA1C was 82 a year ago and at my last review a few weeks ago it is now 56 and I have lost 1 stone 4lbs - I incorporate into my diet some aspects of LCHF, as I am no longer totally a Vegetarian I had slowly introduced other foods into my diet such as: Eggs, Cheeseburgers just to name one or two. :)
 
magsiesss said:
I have seen my DN once, but my GP several times - which is good for me. My readings are averaging about 6 at the moment which is not too bad.

My partner's levels should be reducing soon - in January he was 59 - so his doc, is not too concerned, the GP was more concerned about his iron levels (for which he is on 3x tabs a day). He does not test although I have bought him a machine and strips (although he is also on Glic, he did not get a meter or strips). He unfortunately has only tested twice and I think he is still in denial (more than 2 years on).

Because I am walking every night, so is he - because I am eating less carbs, so is he. He doesn't quite "get" the LCHF idea yet and mealtimes are sometimes odd as he does not believe he can exist without lots of carbs. Trying to change his mindset will be a very slow process. I have my work cut out with him! I have joined the gym and will get a programme sorted on Monday which I am looking forward to.

I have no idea what my GP will suggest when I see him next Wednesday - but it all depends on the level of thryroid issue I have.

Probably all just tmi ... sorry
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Not at all, no apologies necessary.
You're doing well and if your partner is eating and exercising pretty much like you it's bound to be helping.....
 
I do sympathize with people who have any sort of pain , especially those with arthritic pain. Rons been having problems with it all day. Has now gone to bed not that its going to be comfortable for him up there either.
 
@maureen5752 - Yes, got leather 'ankle length' boots! But, after 2 Gin & Tonics OR 2 glasses of Red Wine = well need I say anymore!!!!:D But, many thanks for the offer:).
 
@Sable_Jan , Ive suffered with arthritis for many years, it's awful, specially my back,neck, ankle & my hip is a nghtmare, sleeping on my back is agony but can't sleep on side cos of hip pain, spent most of my life with one pain or another so perhaps I just got used to it & put up with it, but I certainly sympathise, I know what it feels like, I wish you well (hug) @liam1955 Liam sorry to hear your mother suffered so much, very hard to see s parent suffer, my mom had breast cancer & leaukimia, she suffered terribly God bless them all
 
liam1955 said:
@maureen5752 - Yes, got leather 'ankle length' boots! But, after 2 Gin & Tonics OR 2 glasses of Red Wine = well need I say anymore!!!!:D But, many thanks for the offer:).
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That's ok I'll put my knee highs & skinnies on, after one g&t gods knows ! Not had a drink since Xmas so I could end up looking for a lepragaun!!!! Ha ha
 
@tina_marie - How is Ron doing with the tablets for the pain? At least now he has a diagnoses and did I read he has been referred to Neurology? :)
 
maureen5752 said:
@debrasue hope you feel better soon, keep warm & drink plenty fluids (hug). There was me gonna ask if you want to put your boots on & go for a booze up! Haven't had a drink since Xmas then only one, gave it all away! Take care hope you feel better soon x
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Hi Maureen! Maybe you read an old post of mine? I feel fine...
In fact, I'm more than up for putting the boots on and going for a booze up! We'd be a pair of real cheap dates, as I haven't had a drink at all this year either, lol :joyful:
 
liam1955 said:
@tina_marie - How is Ron doing with the tablets for the pain? At least now he has a diagnoses and did I read he has been referred to Neurology? :)
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Yes you did read right waiting for an appointment for neurology clinic. Hes been given co dydramol but hes now got constipation just like he had with the higher dose of co codamol. Hes putting on a brave face but I know hes in agony . Every step he takes you can hear it clicking in both hips and knees.
 
debrasue said:
Mmmmmm, Johnny Depp............. drooooooool........... (Well, as Cap'n Jack, anyway)
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It's the black kohl pencil that does it for me - I'm the same with Tim Rice in the Rocky Horror Show...... Just can't resist a man wearing eye makeup! LOL :hungry:
 
liam1955 said:
Thank You @Sable_Jan I will have a read about Fibromyalgia. :)
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I forgot to add that sleeping was a HUGE problem before I went onto amitriptyline at bedtime. I would wake every hour most nights and the lack of sleep made the fibrofog twice as bad (really slow sluggish thinking and memory problems as well as the added fatigue) and as I was once IQ tested at 158 makes me feel really dumb and frustrated at times. You mentioned pregabalin (Gabapentin brand name of mine Lyrica) hope it's been as good for you as mine. It's lifted a blanket of pain I was only aware of as fatigue. I still have the dense pain in hips and other areas dotted about but still have to see doc about adjusting dosage and results of my 24 hr BP monitor (boy that was a painful day)
 
@tina_marie - That is a well known problem with pain relief tablets, I eat 2 - 3 dried Apricots just before bed OR 3 -4 dates. But if he mentions it to his GP he may well be prescribed sachets of stuff to dissolve in glass of water and drink which are sugar free for diabetics. :)
 
debrasue said:
Why don't we ALL put our boots on and go for a drink?!!!! That would be an event not to miss..........
:)
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Mine are the heavy ankle boots. Pale blue (dirty pale blue) with white padded collar. Not Timberland, possibly No Fear (tho just as likely not) but you get the idea. Nothing like the tight fitting smooth leather slight platform knee boots I once had (nor the figure that went with them....
 
Woohoo, the 8.4 post tea has gone down to 6.4 30 mins on and a short walk with dog. The real milk latte AND the beans on toast really WERE too much to have at same time
 
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