Recent Content by manion

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    Struggling

    We are all responsible for our actions in my book and can always try and find excuses for clearly poor behaviour, your BS levels need controlling along with your attitude and anger in my opinion.... how far will this anger go if left unchecked.... and as people said on here.. an apology doesnt...
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    Introduce Yourself: Answer Some Personal Questions

    I have said this before - this information posted on here is totally a happy hunting ground for scammers and identity theft... i really dont think it is responsible to encourage this on this forum... call me a miserable sod but i dont let any personal information out, not on FB anywhere, shred...
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    Two years down the line... feeling low

    Hi I am/was pre diabetic which came as a shock to me as i was active and not massively overweight but i ate poorly, as my mother died of diabetes when i was only 8 (un diagnosed) i guess i have a predisposition to it. The way i look at it is that “it is what it is”, i can’t change where i am...
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    Introduce Yourself: Answer Some Personal Questions

    Not wanting to put a downer in things but the answer to these questions are prime information for identity theft... I personally think that it’s way too much information, I admire the idea but unfortunately scammers will join any group or forum to try and ply their evil trade... just be aware is...
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    Unsupportive Spouse

    For me he is a selfish oik and needs to take a long hard look at himself.... i would be telling him how it is and will be and if he didnt like it tough... your health and the management of your condition is paramount...you dont need telling of the consequences of type 1 mismanagemnt... clearly...
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    Ultra processed foods linked to early death

    I would be wary of this report, i saw a professor trying to explain it and he couldnt, its so ambiguous, on the list are Olives in brine, porridge oats and other healthy foods marked as ultra processed. I think it doesnt take a genious to know that microwave meals, pot noodles etc etc etc are...
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    Type 2 Latest HBA1c

    Hi Before you go onto statins why not try plant sterol supplements, i have added a link below but there are numerous makes etc - i take one morning and one night as does my wife, her cholesterol has gone down from 8.5 to just a shade over 6 and so hoping it will be lower next test, just a...
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    Prediabetes Any Thoughts

    Thanks to everyone for your replies
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    Prediabetes Any Thoughts

    Hi I was totally by accident identified as prediabetic some 2 years ago which was a massive shock (routine blood test for insurance policy) i immediately bought a meter as i believe if you don't measure it you cant manage it, read everything i could, increased my exercise and went on a low carb...
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    Work Sandwich Box

    Crickey - thats high carb in my book - Fritata slices made previous, nuts and seeds to snack on, low carb cereal bars, if bread a must high protein low carb rolls but i would personally have alternatives to bread. Cheese, meats, yogurt bacon and egg muffins (no bread) a recipe is on this forum...
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    Breakfast

    I love Berries and full fat Greek Yogurt,
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    I've lost the will..

    Hi It is grim when everything you eat doesn't taste good or doesn't satiate but there are lots of good sites out there with tasty low carb recipes, ive listed a few, don't be put off by some of the ingredients and you will find the name is odd but the ingredients is readily available i.e i...
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    Can anyone help shed some light on what's happening please?

    Hi Bread, low carb muffins, carrots and swede mash are all things that arent the greatest when trying to low carb for blood sugar control, i like the phrase most things that grow under the ground are worse for you than those that grow above the ground veg wise - Cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli -...
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    Employer and time off - I’M REALLY FED UP

    Hi I employ a type 1 diabetic and as this is a chronic condition needing continuous treatment and maintenance of the condition the person receives protection under the disability act. It is against the law for an employer to discriminate, treat differently, discipline or dismiss an employee...
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    Reversed Diabetic Retinopathy

    What a solid result - proper well done, thats a sterling effort for sure ...