Recent Content by norfolkboy

I agree with Sirmione.We tend to have 2 holidays ayear, self catering or b&b.It is the freedom of choice that we have...............and you will still see people on AI eating in local restaurants, as it is true that you can't please all the people all of the time.

I'm sure that you are not 10 years , and really don't need some knowitall lecturing you about your needs as a type 2. Best find another job, or embarrass her in front of other colleagues..................that should shut her up,

Sprouts are from the gods Tesco sell coconut oil in a spray bottle.You will find it with the regular oils.They do a chilli and a garlic oil spray as well.

Made a curry last week, has 2 12 hour nights, so did it for speed.Not sure if it's low carb, but I'm sure the experts will tell me. 400g can chickpeas Small can copped tomatos 1 small red onion chopped 6 mushrooms sliced 1 red pepper, sliced 300g pork mince. Curry powder to taste. Simmer for 20...

When I had my eye test, I wondered when the effects of the drops was going to start !!! Almost no difference in sight, and no problem outside.

I was told at a company medica in 2014l that I had high levels of sugar in my water, went to see GP July 2015 who confirmed Type 2.Currently on Metformin, but changed diet and added more excercise, and have lost 8kg.Next blood test next week.

I have lost 11 lbs (5kg) over the last 4 weeks. This is down to excercise.mostly riding my bike to work, and having a better diet.

I am recently diagnosed, and work a 6 on 4 off shift pattern of 2 mornings, 2 afternoons and 2 nights, and am office based.I have been cycling to work as much as possible, it's about 4 miles, or 4.5 miles if I come home a different way.4 days a week gives me 160 mins of cardiovascular workout.I...

Working 6 - 2 today so : Breakfast at work, honeydew melon, pineapple and nectarine////////2 cups fruit tea with sweeteners. Lunch at home, 2 wholemeal tortilla wraps with red pepper hummus, lettjce, tomato and chicken...........small piece apple pie and ice cream.

Oh dear.Having read this, I am going to have to rethink my fruit intake. I work a 6 on, 4 off pattern, 2 mornings, 2 afternoons and 2 nights. I take fruit to work everyday, honeydew melon, strawberries and grapes, and eat main meals at home. I figured fruit would help with the weight loss. Type...

I was disgnosed 2 weeks ago as Type 2.I am 56, and was told at a company medical there may be a problem. I have no idea of the actual levels, but have been prescribed Metformin 500mg, once a day.I have not been asked to take levels using a meter, is this unusual ? Making a good effort to lose...

I've recently been diagnosed as type 2 and am taking Metformin 500mg once a day.Apart from a little wind, I have no side effects.Trying to lose weight with low fat/carb diet and excersise (riding my bike).

Newly diagnosed Type 2