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    Is there a high GI food that doesn't spike you ?

    I boil it then put it in a colander and run it under the cold tap for about 10 mins so don’t notice anything. I always peel my potatoes about 2...
    Post by: Daphne917, Jan 24, 2021 at 12:55 PM in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    Is there a high GI food that doesn't spike you ?

    Pasta (if it’s cooked, cooked and reheated), jacket potatoes, some breads and I even experimented with dates over Christmas, which is something I...
    Post by: Daphne917, Jan 23, 2021 at 8:43 AM in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    Getting HBA1C Tested during Covid

    Have to honest it’s something I’ve not thought of but I don’t think the blood test is the issue it’s the availability, or lack of, of the DN...
    Post by: Daphne917, Jan 23, 2021 at 8:18 AM in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    Getting HBA1C Tested during Covid

    Doesn’t seem to matter what day or time they seem to be all gone when I ring for one. It normally takes about 25 mins for them to answer the...
    Post by: Daphne917, Jan 23, 2021 at 8:17 AM in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    Getting HBA1C Tested during Covid

    I was due to have my 6 month check up last April but every time I ring up I’m told that all appointments have gone so it’s been 15 months since my...
    Post by: Daphne917, Jan 22, 2021 at 6:09 PM in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    Home testing

    I was told by my DN that she doesn’t encourage T2s testing as it makes the fingers sore. I responded that I’d rather have sore fingers than no...
    Post by: Daphne917, Jan 21, 2021 at 5:24 PM in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    Are shielding at home? Is it safe to leave for a walk?

    We’re not shielding as such but my OH has a number of health issues which makes him vulnerable and we go for a walk most days - we’re lucky in...
    Post by: Daphne917, Jan 11, 2021 in forum: Ask A Question
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    Advice on Low calorie diet welcome

    I had similar issues to @Ryhia when I did the ‘ultra slim’ diet (similar to Newcastle and Slimfast etc) when I was in my 20s approx 40 years ago....
    Post by: Daphne917, Jan 11, 2021 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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    Will I always be officially diabetic now I'm diagnosed

    I have had a non diabetic Hba1c for over 7 years and have been told by my DN once a diabetic always a diabetic however a friend had a non diabetic...
    Post by: Daphne917, Jan 11, 2021 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    A lancet is a lancet is a lancet

    As @Bluetit1802 and @urbanracer have said try the Accu-chek Fastclix. Pain free, quick and easy to dispose of!
    Post by: Daphne917, Jan 9, 2021 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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    Cant find a cereal that doesn't shoot my blood sugar right up!

    I’m T2 diet controlled so don’t know about dosing etc but have you tried Greek yoghurt and berries or a paleo cereal - they’re quick to prepare...
    Post by: Daphne917, Jan 8, 2021 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    covid injection calculator

    I’ve now been ‘bounced’ down to between June and September!!
    Post by: Daphne917, Jan 1, 2021 in forum: Ask A Question
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    Type 1'stars R Us

    Happy New Year everyone - hopefully we will soon be able to bring the ‘spontaneity’ back to our lives and meet with friends and family again.
    Post by: Daphne917, Jan 1, 2021 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Type 1'stars R Us

    @MeiChanski I had a procedure under general anaesthesic in October and had to have a Covid test and self isolate 3 days before and then self...
    Post by: Daphne917, Jan 1, 2021 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Christmas time barrrr humbug

    As a civil servant I have the same regulations - we are even expected to provide our own tea and biscuits when we organise a meeting with people...
    Post by: Daphne917, Dec 31, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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    Gp rang

    I’m the same I was on 8mg of Candasartan which has now been reduced to 4ng.
    Post by: Daphne917, Dec 31, 2020 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    5.3 for me this morning
    Post by: Daphne917, Dec 29, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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    atorvastatin and BG

    When I was diagnosed in 2012 my hba1c was 48 and I was prescribed Pravastatin because ‘all diabetics should be on statins’ - obviously I know...
    Post by: Daphne917, Dec 29, 2020 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

    5.4 yesterday and 5.00 this morning. Seasons Greetings to all
    Post by: Daphne917, Dec 25, 2020 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    Isolate or not? How to deal with friends who don’t follow Covid measure?

    We always spend Christmas Day with my OH’s brother and wife but this time she has decided that she doesn’t feel safe so they won’t be coming. I...
    Post by: Daphne917, Dec 24, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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