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Recent Content by Flora123

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MODY testing ...

I’m in a similar position. Awaiting test results next month. There are a couple of good Facebook groups depending on which Mody you might be....

Post by: Flora123, Feb 20, 2021 at 12:12 AM in forum: Ask A Question
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Diabetics and stigma

I know. I was totally shocked! Very very unprofessional

Post by: Flora123, Feb 15, 2021 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Diabetics and stigma

I got “oh, you aren’t a rolly polly” from an endo!!!!

Post by: Flora123, Feb 14, 2021 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Type 2: Low carb cannot repair damaged beta cells

What if you don’t need to lose weight? What about thin T2s?

Post by: Flora123, Feb 13, 2021 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Breakfasts for type 2 diabetics

Waitrose also sell Livlife bread which is 3.8 g carbs a slice. Small but filling.

Post by: Flora123, Feb 8, 2021 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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DVLA

@searley are you doubting what I am saying? I can assure you that when I called to inform my insurance company that I was diabetic (no meds) they...

Post by: Flora123, Feb 4, 2021 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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T2 (apparently) but being treated as T1!

Could the nurse have meant “turns out to be” instead of “turns into”. ?

Post by: Flora123, Feb 1, 2021 in forum: Ask A Question
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DVLA

I told my insurance company I had diabetes (no insulin at the time) and they put my premium up around 10%!

Post by: Flora123, Feb 1, 2021 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Numb fingers on wakening up in the mornings

Sounds like me. I find it’s because I have my wrist tucked under in a strange position. It feels like a ‘dead arm’ that you get if you’ve slept...

Post by: Flora123, Feb 1, 2021 in forum: Ask A Question
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Type 1 Carb addiction

That is so true. Before my diagnosis I always felt negative and bad tempered. When I got my BG down I’m a much nicer version of myself and much...

Post by: Flora123, Feb 1, 2021 in forum: Ask A Question
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Frustrated

I’m the same. My control was fine until COVID and I stopped going to the gym. Walking just doesn’t do the same.

Post by: Flora123, Feb 1, 2021 in forum: Ask A Question
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Quick question

what snacks did you get/snacking on? You’d be better off getting low carb snacks rather than low cal snacks as they are usually very high in...

Post by: Flora123, Feb 1, 2021 in forum: Ask A Question
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Birthday advice

Why does it have to involve food? Your possible treats are limited due to covid but you could give her a pamper session or a non food gift....

Post by: Flora123, Jan 12, 2021 in forum: Ask A Question
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Type 2 I need help eat chocolate everyday

I find that if you smell it, you don’t want it, or your brain thinks you’ve eaten it. I sniff the chocolate wrapper and I find often thats enough....

Post by: Flora123, Jan 12, 2021 in forum: Ask A Question
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Poor sleep - Type 1 (LADA)

Wow! I could have written this. I have put my symptoms down to being a woman of a certain age but this really makes me think. I am (still)...

Post by: Flora123, Jan 4, 2021 in forum: Diabetes Discussions