Recent Content by mariab

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    Metformin

    Thank you for your replies - I was reluctant to start medication because my GP said that once I was on it I would never be able to come off it (he also said that it was inevitable that I would have to go onto insulin). You've put my mind at rest so I'll give it a go.
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    Metformin

    Hi Everyone I've been away from the forum for a while. I thought I could manage this on my own and that it wasn't really happening. HOWEVER, I can't and it is!! My GP wants me to start on metformin, the pharmacist said that she felt the GP's were very quick to put people on medication and...
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    Burgen Bread -Question

    Thanks for that - yes, I've looked on the packet and it's 17g per slice. As it's also quite nice, I thought it was too good to be true!!
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    Burgen Bread -Question

    Hi Everyone I've read that if you are low-carbing you can have Burgen bread. I've just bought some buckwheat and poppyseed burgen bread - is this the one you can have? I've managed to cut out rice, pasta & potatoes but I'm struggling with the bread. Thanks Maria
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    How old were you when you were diagnosed

    I was 53 when I was diagnosed last june. Not on meds, trying to cut carbs but haven't been very good over Christmas. Trying to get myself back on track.
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    New to forum

    Welcome Tiamai Maria x
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    Lighterlife

    It's Day 4 now and I've managed really well so far - I've even managed the water. I did have to go back and change some food packs because the Shepherd's Pie pack was like cat food!! Finding it hard today because everyone else is home and they're all eating normal food. I'm not hungry and...
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    Lighterlife

    OK - will let you know how I get on with the foodpacks this week. I'm going to struggle to drink 3 litres of water a day - I work 20 miles from home and it takes me about 1 hour to get home if the traffic is bad. Will have to have a potty in the car for emergencies (not a nice picture!!) Maria
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    Lighterlife

    I've got an appointment at the surgery for Monday but my argument (if I get one) is going to be that he's told/warned me about my weight so now I'm doing something about it. Hopefully he'll sign it, if he doesn't I've got an appointment with the Practice Nurse on Tuesday and she was brilliant...
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    2 yr old just diagnosed type 1

    You have to treat them as normal as possible and involve your other son or he will feel pushed out. My grandson is nearly six and he knows how many units she has and has done the injection (because he wanted a 'go'!). It's not always easy and things like babysitting can be a problem if...
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    Lighterlife

    Hi Everyone I've just signed up for the Lighterlife programme in an effort to lose some weight quickly. Will keep you informed how I go. Maria x
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    2 yr old just diagnosed type 1

    Hi Emma My grandaughter was diagnosed when she was two as well. She's nearly five now and checks her own blood and prepares the insulin injection (she can't do it herself because her hands aren't big enough!). Your son will adapt very quickly. Unfortunately, it's the adults that take longer...
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    Bread!!!

    Hi Everyone Having been so good for the last week on low carb diet I thought I would see what effect my previous 'normal' day's food would have on my BS. Breakfast - 2 slices of toast BS before 7.1 2hours after 13.3 Lunch - salad sandwich with brown bread BS before 8.3 2...
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    Let down by GP

    Hi Dee You poor thing. I thought I had a bad experience with my GP but it was nothing compared to your experiences. Do you have another practice you can register with? Well done to come off the anti-depressants!! Maria x
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    Stress

    Hi Anna - yes, very stressful in work at the moment. Also got two elderly parents who are semi reliant on me as well as daughter, son in law, 2 grandchildren (6 & 5) living with us while having work done on their house. Have had all this the past 12 months (kids have been longer) and I just...