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    Trigger Finger

    I’ve just had 2 fingers on 1 hand & 1 finger & thumb on the other hand operated on for trigger finger. Had 2 more done in my forties. They worked well, presumably because I was younger. 2 of the last 4 worked well but 2 fingers still triggering. Physio thinks they may get better if I regularly...
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    Airport snacks

    If flying over a meal time I always take a bag of Baby Bel cheeses as they travel well, covered in wax, home made low carb crisp bread (or crackers. Some from supermarkets are 3-4g carbs each) and an apple. Jelly Babies too for hypos. I look out for other sweets too if abroad eg marshmallows...
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    What are the main things to eat to lower my HbA1c blood sugar levels?

    I would definitely go for low carb. If you cut out sugar, flour, bread, rice, pasta, potatoes etc, which make BG rise (too much & too quickly in my eyes) just count the carbs in the other foods. There are a lot of foods available that you can substitute for these foods. Low carb is below 100g...
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    Diabetic Review

    I’ve just read this thread with interest being a T2 following a low carb diet. I’m stubbornly in the pre-d range and I was curious to know why. I got a Libre on their free trial which I found helped. If you prepare for the two week trial you can get the best out of the device. Try to find a...
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