Recent Content by theblokefromstoke

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    Is type 2 reversible with Prof Roy Taylor

    I was always under the impression that T2 could not be reversed just well managed. I have, however been told by my DB nurse today that I'm showing no signs of diabetes any more despite still taking metformin. My hba1c has been 35 for 2 years, in old money previously I was around 5.5. It was 26...
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    Diabetes & Male cancer

    Lol, cheers jack412 :-) Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    So...... another food to add to the forbidden list then!

    What about half a pack, followed by a little walk. I found little occasionally all ok. Blood sugars will rise in a non diabetic immediately after eating. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Diabetes & Male cancer

    Ps, at the tender age of 44, I'm still deemed to young for this but I've gone on to speak to lots of others in the same boat. Don't be fobbed off by the doctors. Cancer has no prejudice at all. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Diabetes & Male cancer

    Hi guys, I haven't been around here for a while. I was diagnosed T2 in 2010 with an Hba1c of 26, went on to lose 7 stones in 9 months & been spending the last 3 years enjoying life, great BG levels & running competitively for my local Athletics club & running many marathons for fun & just...
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    Vegetarian

    Hi everyone. I've been thinking for some time of changing to a vegetarian diet. I'm a well controlled t2 and marathon runner & having low carbed for many years, feel the time has come to ditch the meat & get my proteins & fats from a largely plant based diet. Any tips? Sent from the Diabetes...
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    Anyone taking medication for anxiety here?

    Yes. I've been taking 20mg citalopram for 6 weeks. They are ok & helping me with depression & anxiety. They have not affected my diabetic control at all but I have put a few pounds on. Not sure why as I'm eating similar & as I'm an endurance athlete I a monitor what I eat against activity &...
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    Eye Screening

    I had exactly the same 3 weeks before Xmas & was gutted. My control is excellent, I'm a registered athlete in tip top shape & run marathons for fun. I buck the trend of my peers at athletics events taking only fruit & water when they are shovelling down energy gels & sports drinks. My doctor has...
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    Retinopathy

    Cheers John:-)
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    Retinopathy

    Thanks for the replies everyone. I'm convinced blood pressure is an issue here & going to book an appointment with my GP and appeal to his better judgement & help me with my blood pressure. I started running 2 years ago in desperation for hard excercise to bring the BP down after the first...
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    Retinopathy

    Thanks Cathy. I don't think anything can be done to be honest. I think i dropped off the GP's radar anyway. I self test, my last hba1c was 5.2 & he told me I was obsessed about my health & was not going to help with my blood pressure. I'm up in the air at the moment & just chucked the sweet...
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    Retinopathy

    Hellooo. Just got home to a letter saying background retinopathy in eyes:-( peed off big time. My BG control is fantastic, I run marathons for fun & as fit as a flee. Blood pressure high but doctors refuse to acknowledge it at 165/80. Feeling gutted.
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    Diabetes Type 2 is a lifestyle choice

    Hi Bigden. Well done for getting your T2 under control. We are never actually free of this condition I believe. Just managing it. Your diet works for you & that's great. We are all different. For me. I wouldn't touch the coffee mate or any other highly processed similar product. What's the...
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    Any Ideas re 10K problem

    Hi Cosy. I'm an endurance distance runner & have many races that last for several hours. I take metformin & have the same issues. Don't worry too much as there will be loos on the route but I now take steps to avoid the problem completely. I don't take metformin the day before or on the day of a...
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    Exercise and type 2 ....

    Ps, forgot to say, you've done all the right things so far & made a great start. Please stick at it. I can't stress how much diabetes 'loves' excercise & how good it makes you feel. Im hoping to live a long & healthy life & on a mission to see 100 lol.