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    Can I test HbA1c at home

    I’ve used Monitor my Health recently. I think it was £30 and got the results back in a couple of days. My GP still wanted to do their own test though
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    Type 2 Chinese meal, any advice…..

    Yuk sung - minced pork & veggies wrapped in iceburg lettuce and no sticky sauce. I think it’s normally a starter but could have it as a main
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    Trying not to freak out

    What a lovely reply thank you [emoji4] I’ve gone though a whole range of emotions but at the moment I’m just so angry with myself although I know I need to let that go to move forward. I’ve done so much reading over the last few days and am definitely sold on the low carb option. Even doing it...
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    Trying not to freak out

    Thanks Nicola I’ll definitely check out the movie. I’m now 5 days without constantly shoving chocolate, biscuits and crisps in my face and already feel better for it and food is definitely tasting different. My daily treat is now a coffee with cream [emoji846] just need to be careful not to...
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    Trying not to freak out

    Thanks for sharing your experience that must have been absolutely terrifying for you but I really appreciate your honesty. I’d rather know worse case scenario. I wear varifocals too and last had an eye test and new glasses 6 months ago. At the moment I can still see close up but the tv is a bit...
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    Trying not to freak out

    thanks so much for your reply. I’ve spent nearly all day reading through the stuff on here and there’s some amazing inspirational stories. Congratulations on your own success
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    Trying not to freak out

    Wow! Thanks so much Ian for taking the time to put together such an informative reply. I actually did a VLCD many years ago and had completely forgotten all the stuff you’ve just explained so now at least those symptoms are making sense! I’ll look into the supplements but I’ve just grabbed an...
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    Trying not to freak out

    If I don’t drink that much I get headaches and cramp in my feet
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    Trying not to freak out

    Pipp thank you so much for replying so quickly and your kind words I really appreciate the support. The hospital weren’t great on advice and just told me to follow up with my GP. I’ve just assumed it’s T2. I’m on Prednisone and antibiotics currently but when I spoke to the doctor on a triage...
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    Trying not to freak out

    Hi newbie here looking for some reassurance. I’m 51 with a BMI of 41 and a horrendous sugar habit. I had gestational diabetes 12 years ago and was diagnosed as pre-diabetic just before lockdown and stupidly didn’t do anything about it. I was recently admitted to hospital following a severe...
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