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  1. Mamamoose
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    Very Confused About Sweeteners!

    Hi there! I have been a type 2 diabetic for almost 6 years and in denial. However, since my recent retina screening showed minor changes I have...
    Thread by: Mamamoose, Jul 2, 2018, 4 replies, in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
  2. Mamamoose
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    NHS Direct doctor says... NO testing when taking Metformin

    This is almost an exact replica of my last visit to my DN (which I also posted on this forum as I was so upset). I think the worst thing about...
    Post by: Mamamoose, May 19, 2015 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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    Why does BG go up when not eating anything?

    Thank you for your replies. I have looked at the glucagon article - maybe this is what was happening. Caryn
    Post by: Mamamoose, Apr 2, 2015 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    Why does BG go up when not eating anything?

    Hi - I'm trying to do the LCHF thing which is working well so far (only a week into it but my BG has come down already. I've even had two 5.8...
    Thread by: Mamamoose, Mar 30, 2015, 3 replies, in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  5. Mamamoose
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    How long before I notice a difference?

    Hi Steve - I don't feel I can add to all the excellent advice you've had above as I'm very new to all this too, but I just wanted to say that, if...
    Post by: Mamamoose, Mar 19, 2015 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  6. Mamamoose
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    Unhelpful nurse at 3 month check up

    Wow! Thank you all for taking the time to reply with your reassurance and good advice! I am so heartened by your replies. If I wanted any more...
    Post by: Mamamoose, Mar 19, 2015 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  7. Mamamoose
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    Unhelpful nurse at 3 month check up

    Thank you so much for your supportive replies. It was when I mentioned reduced carbohydrate she flipped. I think it is because the NHS dont...
    Post by: Mamamoose, Mar 17, 2015 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  8. Mamamoose
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    Unhelpful nurse at 3 month check up

    Just had my three month check up with DN and she upset me so much I dont want to go back! She wanted to know why I was checking my blood glucose...
    Thread by: Mamamoose, Mar 17, 2015, 19 replies, in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  9. Mamamoose
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    So confused about diet and carbs

    Thank you for your replies. Bridgette you seem to be saying that I should just tell myself 'tough, this is how it is going to be' and eat foods I...
    Post by: Mamamoose, Mar 13, 2015 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    So confused about diet and carbs

    Hi - I have had type 2 for about 2 and a half years now and have been burying my head in the sand all that time. I'm terrified of complications...
    Thread by: Mamamoose, Mar 12, 2015, 6 replies, in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  11. Mamamoose
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    How do you get your levels down in the first place?

    Hi again - thanks for all the advice. Well this is certainly happening as I cant find anything I CAN eat yet without raising my levels. My...
    Post by: Mamamoose, Nov 26, 2012 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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    How do you get your levels down in the first place?

    Thank you so much for your replies. I have taken the advice to eat a certain food/meal and see what it does to my levels. It is helpful to know...
    Post by: Mamamoose, Nov 25, 2012 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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    How do you get your levels down in the first place?

    Hi again - thank you for the replies, but I had already read all of the info you gave Daisy, and lots of the other posts from newly diagnosed...
    Post by: Mamamoose, Nov 25, 2012 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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    How do you get your levels down in the first place?

    Hi there - just diagnosed type 2 this week. Been told to use diet control and given leaflets about diet and a meter with the advice to 'play with...
    Thread by: Mamamoose, Nov 25, 2012, 13 replies, in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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