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    my fitness pal

    Hi it depends what you want to eat. I started low carving in early march of this year. My BG has ranged between 4 and 7, but mostly around 5 or 6. I have started back at swimming and have lost 9kg in that time. Just been told to stop taking gliclazide which is fab. I keep my carb intake between...
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    my fitness pal

    Hi Andy12345, I agree being using it for a while now, even better on laptop as you can review your carb intake over 7, 14, etc days, it inspires to see your carb/calorie intake and the progress you are makimg . also it synchronizes with your phone, tablet etc. If this is not news to you accept...
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    Refused blood testing equipment

    Is this an issue in England as up in Scotland there is not this issue. O maybe wrong but my practice and DBN each gave me a meter and a repeat prescription for strips. What I am reading is nothing short of ridiculous, is it not the view to get you to manage your DB so as you not overburdening...
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    Low carb diet and that all inclusive holiday

    Cheers quontocks I will enjoy the holiday, thanks to all for the support and advice Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Low carb diet and that all inclusive holiday

    Thanks again noble head, good sound advice, I do like red wine so thumbs up on that score. I know everything in moderation, just need to Get my sensible head on. At least the weather wont be as cold as here, so looking forward now to the holiday, and the service and support from you guys had...
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    Low carb diet and that all inclusive holiday

    Thanks for the advice what did you do about alcohol Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Low carb diet and that all inclusive holiday

    It ius such a worry when there is a very wide range of food that I used to eat when watching what I ate before starting low carbing Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Low carb diet and that all inclusive holiday

    Thanks noblehead I think need to keep the will power at full throttle Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Low carb diet and that all inclusive holiday

    Hi not sure if this had been posted before, but in need of some support and tips? I have been low carbing for the last 3 weeks and have lost 14lbs and maintained my bloods between 4.1 and 6.3. I am really chuffed but dreading the holiday now as I don't want to screw the good work up. I am on...
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    How long have you been diagnosed?

    I was diagnosed 18 years ago, and I wish I had found and used this forum years ago and had better control, joins only weeks ago after going on to victoza and was worried, already on to low carving, testing blood daily and really feeling positive with a lot of the posts you guys put up. Lost 12...
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    Eggs

    I love them, sets me up for the day. I must say I was worried as well as I was eating up to a dozen a week. Thanks for the advice guys its carry on with eggs forme Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    What type of diabetes do you have, and do you work?

    Hi I have been T2 for 18 years and just on victoza - 5th day. I am a Director in a housing association Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Storing Victoza

    Thanks Bob I will get the hang of these pens and thanks for the link Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Storing Victoza

    Thanks Shirl, I was getting confused as there is a lot to take in when the nurse sent through it, or maybe just my anxiety Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Storing Victoza

    Hi i have just started injecting Victoza, and I am unsure about storage. Do you store un-used pens and once you use for the first time, do you need to store it back in the fridge or is it okay stored in a cupboard?
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