Recent Content by Murphymycat

Have you spoken to your GP or diabetes nurse about an alternative jab to Mounjaro? You may find you have fewer problems with a different one.

I took Rybelsus tablets but they made feel nauseous. About 4 years ago I had Trulicity, an alternative to Mounjaro etc. Over 2 years I lost 6 stone. Unfortunately my GP decided I didn’t need it any more so stopped prescribing it. The inevitable happened, I gained weight. After a year I...

Our surgery has 3 diabetes nurses. They know everything you need to know about diabetes. Our GP is also very knowledgeable. If it’s possible, you could find another surgery

I am 71 and have very fine hair. I took collagen for ages but it was a waste of money, didn’t make the slightest bit of difference. I have B12 injections every 3 months. Some people can’t absorb B12 from food or pills but you will need a blood test to diagnose this. To find out more look up...

I was diagnosed 15 years ago. I follow a low carb diet and only find it slightly restrictiv, mainly bread when we eat out for breakfast/lunch. After low carbing and losing weight my diabetes and weight are now “normal”. I don’t intend to ever take insulin. you can’t just eat a totally...

I find it helps to write everything down before visiting the surgery rather than trying to remember everything. Give your list to your GP, it will save time and he/she can prioritise

I am looking for a low carb rice alternative that isn’t cauliflower, I hate the stuff. Any suggestions will be helpful

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I am pleased to read of the success stories on here so thought you’d like to hear about mine. I was diagnosed with type 2 about 16 years ago. It came out of the blue after a blood test. My brother had it but no other family member. I’ve never eaten a lot of sugar in my whole life. I was...

I have lost 5 stone on a low carb diet. Both my diabetes nurse and my GP were more than happy. I have a BMI of 25.7 and I want to lose another stone. There’s been loads of help here with recipes etc. I don’t have anything against soup and shakes but it’s not for me. The problem with shakes...

There are some lovely free cookbooks on here but not one about low carb cooking. I would have thought that would be very popular. Does anyone know if they are likely to produce one? I know there are lots of low carb recipes on here but it would be better to have them all in one place

Well done you. I lost 4st on a low carb diet and my Hb1Ac dropped right down to normal. Both my GP and diabetic nurse are big fans of low carb, and my GP was practically dancing around the surgery when saw my results. He said he wished more patients would take diabetes seriously

We moved 2 years ago so I had to find a new surgery The first thing they did was book an appointment with a diabetic nurse. She was totally on the ball and we discussed everything including diet. I was very overweight at the time and I indicated that I would like to low carb. Seems she is a...

Sorry to hear that. Our local Boots hadn’t had a problem in getting anything yet, including Trulicity. This is in Dorset