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Hi Sonnyb2 I had been suffering from cold hands and feet for some time (so cold they were like wet fish! ) .I mentioned this at a GP appointment and my GP ran blood tests and discovered I have an under active thyroid...I did have other symptoms like brain fog and dry skin, brittle hair and...

At the age of 64 I was diagnosed in February this year, type1. For over a year had been very worried and involved in caring for a very ill close family member. So I would say that for me it is possible that it was a factor in me developing type 1 diabetes. However I have vitiligo and an...

I love them roasted or mashed with carrot! I love them seasoned and roasted or mashed with carrot! Very nice...yes a bit sweet but a nice change!

I feel that it is possible that stress brought on my Type 1 diabetes as my daughter was very ill for the whole of the year before diagnosis. This was extremely stressful, I had many sleepless nights and was worried all the time.

Catapillar - thanks for that! I get what you mean-good to know that!

Thanks catapillar...the consultant told me that but I have been wondering if anything else is contributing to this? I'm not too worried as I am feeling very well and am keeping under my target bg.

Hi Sunshine_Kisses...I have just received my GAD test result and was told mine is very high...I fact one of the highest the consultant has seen for a long time! It was 4257 he said I undoubtedly have type 1 diabetes but I stupidly didn't think to ask what else it might mean! He also told me that...

What does the GAD result mean other than proving what type of diabetes you have. I was given my result on Thursday it was 4257. I was told this was high but I didn't think of asking what it meant. Can any one fill me in please?

Thank you for your reply Azure that is reassuring for me! A mad dash to hospital with ketoacidosis did shake me to be honest and I just want to avoid that again! But if it's gradual I should be able to monitor it and get advice from my diabetic nurse.

Thank you for making a newby think in a more rounded way! Your right...it's important to try to get things in the correct balance with our diabetes but there's more to life!!

Thank you AgaRosa I am going to read the link you posted now. I've bought some avacado today's do will try the artichokes...what do you use as the marinade?

Thank you for the advice Kirsten251 I will definitely have avocado and nut butter as I love both...I will also go back to using a little olive oil and nuts too. I can see I'm going to try things and see how they work for me!