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    Understanding Food Labels

    Hey Bluetit1802. I live in hotels for quite a bit of the week. When I am home I am making it myself. Otherwise like the idea of making it myself. Sent from my iPhone using DCUK Forum
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    Understanding Food Labels

    Hi ewelina. I saw that edamame salad last night but wasn't brave enough to try! :). I'll give it a go next time. Thanks Sent from my iPhone using DCUK Forum
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    Understanding Food Labels

    Have to give Spinach a go, always liked that. Never liked Avacado. :( Sent from my iPhone using DCUK Forum
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    Understanding Food Labels

    Thanks Chalup! I am Canadian as well, been living in the UK last 10 years. I'll try the lettuce role up for me. Due to commuting and being a consultant I am always moving around. There is one shop M&S does reason salads of all sort however my favourite I just found out has like 30g of carbs...
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    Understanding Food Labels

    Thanks. So I won't be having a slim fast diet!!! Lol. Count the big carbs. Going to be a challenge to lower my carbs more. Even a simple wrap has 31 carbs. :(. Going to need to research better for meals as I travel so much making food myself is not possible. Sent from my iPhone using DCUK Forum
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    Understanding Food Labels

    Still quite new with this Type-2 thing. I am working my way into a low carb life with some success. I'm averaging under 30g per meal (3 x day) which is way better than before. One of my challenges is I am a consultant and work away 2 to 3 days a week and eat out for 3 meals a day. M&S has...
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    newbie story so far

    Keep going Steve, I was diagnosed in May. I'm doing the same thing. I accept I have Type2 diabetes, however I will not stand by and do nothing. Diagnosed at 122kg, down to 116.6kg in 2 weeks of changed diet aiming for a destination of 90kg. I think carbs are the hardest to give up, I'm slowly...
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    Type 2 Testing or not to Test

    Thanks Everyone, I really appreciate the encouragement. I have spent the day reading and researching, as well as getting some exercise! So I have ordered a metre to start some testing, I'll get a better view of what is going on under the cover for sure. I am on 2 x 500 mg Metformin tablets...
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    Type 2 Testing or not to Test

    I'm a recent diagnosed Type-2 person and after getting my head around it I've dived into reading as much as I can and embracing what this means. My health care worker told me not to bother testing for me as it would increase anxiety as I am told I am just over the limit for type 2 (Failed two...
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    Weekly weigh in - Fridays

    Cool Idea, so for my first post on this site I'll post my weight. I'm newly diagnosed with Type 2 and just getting myself in to full swing of changing my diet and getting off my **** and back to the gym. I was diagnosed at 122 Kg 2 weeks ago, down to 119Kg so far.... 29 to go!
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