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    COVID is still here

    I suppose it had to happen, despite hiding away, wearing a mask and using sanitiser Covid caught me last week. I am doing ok and thought I would jot down my main symptoms to help inform others: tiredness, light headed, raised temperature, nausea, sensitive skin, aches, lack of appetite - I do...
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    Thanks all on here.

    Great to have you with us!
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    Struggling and feeling a little overwhelmed

    Of an evening, treat yourself to a glass of wine while nibbling a few almonds and dipping into a bowl of olives. All low carb and lovely. Life is not so bad after all.
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    new foods I have found

    Over the last year I have found it difficulty to find low carb noodles, which I often used with home made bolognese sauce, a meal approved of by my non-diabetic wife and our sometimes fussy kids. However I now have two new good low carb substitutes that others might like to try. Some days I...
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    Finding love

    I was married when my GP told me I my bloods showed I was high end prediabetic. I was a bit shaken at first, and so was my wife, but thanks to this forum, I quickly reduced my carbs and my blood sugar readings are now way down. By taking control I have surprised myself, increased my self...
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    foot injury

    Thanks for your comments. I think the trampoline was the culprit, me showing off my bouncing skills to the kids. My red foot is now looking a more natural shade of pink and the swelling is going, so yes Jo, I dont think the foot will fall off! I agree its important to remember that not all...
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    foot injury

    Hi folks I have been pre diabetic for around threee years and thanks to this forum I changed my diet to low carb and have lost 2 stone. My BMI is now normal, HbA1c is in normal range and blood sugar prick test is very rarely outside the range 4.5 to 6. I used to have some symptoms of neuropathy...
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    Let's play a positivity game...

    I'm prediabetic so I have to be careful what I eat... but I can have a glass of wine, olives, cheese and chorizo!
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    Temptation

    Mmm. Well my guilty secret. Last week I decided I required a treat, I ordered a good bottle of scotch malt on Internet. Now there is just half a bottle sitting on the kitchen windowsill.
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    Anyone had Coronavirus?

    Kids give so much, I'm sure yours are giving you strength, determination and hope for the future. Take care, wishing you well.
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    Coping with the Virus

    Take good care of yourself and know that there are lots of us in the forum rooting for you.
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    Newbie

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    Zombie brain and other low carb options

    I am always searching for low carb options that suit my T2 diet and which, if possible, my other half and two young kids enjoy. One winner is celeriac (as chips or boil and then mash with butter using a stick blender), it's this knobbly looking veg my daughter calls zombie brain. For a...
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    Pork rib recipe

    Try a marinade of lemon juice, herbs and garlic.
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    Fatty Liver

    I have been reading your posts for ages, you are tough and strong. Wishing you well. Taxus