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I do get that Sid but it was just a slightly better option that some might have found useful. I also understand that I am one of the lucky ones for the carbs to not affect me too badly now I've lost lots of weight and keep up my exercise.

I use these:- http://www.lowcarbmegastore.com/syrups- ... ads/syrups This is their flavourless one http://www.lowcarbmegastore.com/syrups/ ... ning-syrup

OK - I agree that there is plenty of 'natural sugars' in my recipe. However, there is no need to have a cake with extra refined sugars added when you don't have to. Plus, the recipe also hA no added dairy or fats (apart from the small amount in the nuts) so it's a much more healthy alternative...

I've just added a recipe that I use for a Christmas Cake which amazingly had no added sugar, fat or dairy and tastes amazing. Here is a link to my post... viewtopic.php?f=3&t=18295 I hope this helps Fergus (and my Fergus - husband - loves this cake and he as a real sweet tooth :lol: ) Regards -...

I know that this sounds too good to be true :lol: yes, low fat, sugar and dairy free :shock: but EVERYONE who has tried this always asks me for the recipe as it really is delicious. If you use the optional brandy it really makes it really special. The original recipe is from my favourite...

I've just posted my Mincemeat recipe that might help you if you want something a bit more diabetic friendly to eat. Here is a link..... viewtopic.php?f=3&t=18292

I thought I'd share with you my favourite Mincemeat recipe which is fat and sugar free - sadly still high in carbs due to the dried fruit but still a lot more diabetic friendly than anything you can usually buy plus its ready to use in 30 mins. Here you go...... Seriously Fruity (yet sugar...

Pom Wonderful is available in the fresh juice section of many supermarkets and is 100% pure pomegranate juice. It's quite expensive but very nice - I find that I just have a little and dilute it with filtered water or sparkling water for the occasional treat. Here is a link to the full...

Thanks for the advice Mike. I am indeed having something to eat before my swim if I go first thing and things seem to be pretty under control. I'm really enjoying the exercise (long may it continue - as I need to still loose loads of weight - I'm down 3 stone since my diagnosis in August so am...

Well I can vouch for the fact that this is true for me Lizzie. I did go swimming this morning but at 11:00 (I'd had breakfast at 07:45 ish) and didn't have anything else before. My reading after breakfast was 6.3% but after my swim it was 8.5% :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: . Think I'll have...

LizzieP - I'm type 2 and currently not on any meds for my diabetes.

I have just joined a gym this week - a lovely early Christmas present from my parents - however, I would like a few words of wisdom from you lovely people. I want to go swimming fairly early in the day perhaps before breakfast as I don't think it would be a good idea to swim straight after...

Well, did you get your quota of Hob Nobs? :D :lol:

Thanks for the link Graham, I've not seen this site before. What astounds me is that everyone on the course had been diagnosed some 2 or 3 months ago, so if DESMOND is going to make any impact early on it should be early on. I would have rather had the cost of the day as test strips as that...

Catherinecherub - your day sounds so much better than than mine. They wouldn't have tested anyone as they clearly against this in our area which is a shame as the figures were definitely something some of the group wanted to know more about. That would have been a great way of showing them how...