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Gym life.

I'm very interested that you are managing battle ropes at home. Details? I am imagining expensive to buy, awkward to store and sending the...

Post by: Alexandra100, Jan 4, 2021 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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"Eat to the meter" contemplation

I think Home Health's Navii strips are even cheaper than their Codefree ones. All strips work only with their designated meter, so you would have...

Post by: Alexandra100, Jan 2, 2021 in forum: Prediabetes
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Type 2 Blood Sugar # Accuracy and Importance when medicated.

Get him to watch this: [MEDIA] There are scenes I just can't watch and will never forget. I find the memory of them intensely motivating. But...

Post by: Alexandra100, Dec 14, 2020 in forum: Ask A Question
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My diet

No mystery there for me. The three very kind and would-be-helpful GPs I am in contact with (from a large group practice) simply don't know and...

Post by: Alexandra100, Dec 3, 2020 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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My diet

I too struggle with high cholesterol. I have been trying to consume more fibre to combat this. (Not easy on a VLC diet.) Now I came across this...

Post by: Alexandra100, Dec 3, 2020 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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Wife of T1D concerned about Covid

Don't forget ventilation - belatedly now being advised by the NHS: [ATTACH]

Post by: Alexandra100, Dec 2, 2020 in forum: Greetings and Introductions
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Starting treatments

It sounds as if you first need some kind of help with whatever problems and emotions are causing your eating to escape your control. This is such...

Post by: Alexandra100, Dec 2, 2020 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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So scared I'm going blind

I can't answer this question properly, but a friend of mine who was legally blind managed an independant life including living alone, cooking for...

Post by: Alexandra100, Dec 2, 2020 in forum: Ask A Question
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Long Covid. A support thread for those who take a while to recover from Covid-19

Zand, I'm so sorry you are feeling so bad. I really don't think anyone in this country is thinking we (older diabetics) are useless and not worth...

Post by: Alexandra100, Dec 2, 2020 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Why won't the NHS tell you the secret to treating diabetes?

The idea is to see how your food choices impact your bg. Other factors can impact bg too, but what we eat is probably the easiest for us to control.

Post by: Alexandra100, Dec 2, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Why won't the NHS tell you the secret to treating diabetes?

Unless you were to have a huge blowout meal before bed, it is not calories but carbs that will raise your bg. Have you tried totting up the...

Post by: Alexandra100, Dec 2, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Type 2 New to diabetes

Indeed! The newer Navii meter from Home Health, the same firm that sells the Codefree has even cheaper strips and, as far as I can see (I use it...

Post by: Alexandra100, Dec 2, 2020 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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So scared I'm going blind

Very worst case scenario, I was just listenig to a podcast interview with a totally blind chap who managed successfully to raise 2 small sons all...

Post by: Alexandra100, Dec 2, 2020 in forum: Ask A Question
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So scared I'm going blind

That's really good to know.

Post by: Alexandra100, Dec 2, 2020 in forum: Ask A Question
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So scared I'm going blind

In your place I think I would get my GP to refer me to see a consultant privately, as a one-off. Then you could take the time to ask all your...

Post by: Alexandra100, Dec 2, 2020 in forum: Ask A Question
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Stubborn spikes!

This is just a tiny tweak, not an adequate answer to your problems. Did you realise that double cream has half the carbs of milk? (And SO much...

Post by: Alexandra100, Dec 2, 2020 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Stubborn spikes!

You mentioned walking, which is great exercise, but have you considered doing some resistance/weight training? I found this article in my inbox...

Post by: Alexandra100, Dec 2, 2020 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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So scared I'm going blind

I'm so sorry to read about your predicament. Anyone would feel sorry for themselves experiencing all that, and with all the uncertainties and...

Post by: Alexandra100, Dec 2, 2020 in forum: Ask A Question
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Covid Vaccine Priority

Totally agree.

Post by: Alexandra100, Nov 30, 2020 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Fiber flour and Fiber sugar

For an artificial sweetener I prefer to use Erythritol, as it has zero carbs. It is granulated like real sugar but is a lot less sweet so it works...

Post by: Alexandra100, Nov 20, 2020 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum

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