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Sugar free sugar

I used erythritol or xylitol although I have to be careful with the xylitol as it’s poisonous to dogs

Post by: Evie-D, Jan 26, 2021 at 8:30 PM in forum: Ask A Question
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Cholesterol

Exactly

Post by: Evie-D, Dec 15, 2020 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Cholesterol

Thank you Bulkbiker - I’m feeling a bit calmer. It’s amazing though how often I find I’ve to justify my position to them even though they have...

Post by: Evie-D, Dec 15, 2020 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Cholesterol

She basically did which is why I took my position. Made me feel like I was in the wrong.

Post by: Evie-D, Dec 15, 2020 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Cholesterol

The LCHF diet meant I came off all medication a year ago and my Hba1c level has remained at 40 but none of the HCPs will take my word about the...

Post by: Evie-D, Dec 15, 2020 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Cholesterol

The new Gp was fine - it’s the nursing staff I seem to have issue with. The nurse told me today I couldn’t possibly be eating a high (saturated)...

Post by: Evie-D, Dec 15, 2020 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Cholesterol

They didn’t have the triglycerides number. I’ve only ever had that once. I did a fasting blood test and asked for full cholesterol readings but...

Post by: Evie-D, Dec 15, 2020 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Cholesterol

I believe that was requested but not received.

Post by: Evie-D, Dec 15, 2020 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Cholesterol

So I just had a hba1c blood test after a year since coming off all medication and it has remained at 40. I was offered a statin last year which I...

Thread by: Evie-D, Dec 15, 2020, 18 replies, in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Flu vaccination

I only had the flu jab once - some years ago and had the worse bout of flu right after. Never wanted or had it since, and have not been as ill...

Post by: Evie-D, Sep 30, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

5.8 today

Post by: Evie-D, Sep 15, 2020 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

5.6 today :-)

Post by: Evie-D, Sep 14, 2020 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

6.1 for me today

Post by: Evie-D, Sep 10, 2020 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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COVID-19: are you wearing a mask?

I have also been making masks for myself, family and friends. I think any face covering is better than none and if we seriously want to get rid of...

Post by: Evie-D, Jun 4, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions