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    Slim Fast Meal Replacement

    Hi I have been using Slim Fast and other similar products since July 2017 and have lost nearly 4 stone with no adverse affects on my blood sugars...
    Post by: mandydowns, Jan 2, 2018 in forum: Low Calorie Diets
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    Sorry need to rant .......

    I agree with you - I have found myself feeling guilty, dispondent and then comfort eat when people are thoughtless and make me feel in some way as...
    Post by: mandydowns, Oct 15, 2014 in forum: General Chat
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    Sorry need to rant .......

    I was listening to a science programme on Radio 4 the other evening when the presenter who is a practising Dr said something aloing the lines...
    Post by: mandydowns, Oct 15, 2014 in forum: General Chat
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    So depressed

    Hi I had an appointment with my DSN this week and it was a complete nightmare. I said how concerned I was about my weight and I understood how...
    Thread by: mandydowns, Oct 10, 2014, 8 replies, in forum: Diabetes Medication and Drugs
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    WHAT IS A DIABETIC DIET?!!

    I was at my GP surgery the other day having an annual health check and the nurse says '......and you are following a diabetic diet?' I laughed and...
    Thread by: mandydowns, Jun 11, 2014, 8 replies, in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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    WHAT IS A DIABETIC DIET?!!

    I was at my GP surgery the other day having an annual health check and the nurse says '......and you are following a diabetic diet?' I laughed and...
    Thread by: mandydowns, Jun 11, 2014, 4 replies, in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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    Reversing Diabetes Online Summit

    Hi I was using Victoza and metformin two years ago and worked very hard with sensible eating and exercise to reduce my weight and blood sugars....
    Post by: mandydowns, Apr 16, 2014 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    Painful feet

    Hi Brian I also have really painful feet - feels like my bones are being crushed :( I take Amitriptyline for depression and it has no effect on...
    Post by: mandydowns, Feb 21, 2014 in forum: Ask A Question
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    How were you diagnosed

    I was at an optician appointment on a Saturday and I commented that my vision was very blurry. One look in my eyes and the optician sent me to...
    Post by: mandydowns, Jan 13, 2014 in forum: Ask A Question
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    Cinema Snacks?

    Re: Cinema Snacks? The cinema that prevented people bringing in food not purchased on site is in Huntingdon - been to Stevenage and the same...
    Post by: mandydowns, Nov 4, 2013 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    Cinema Snacks?

    Re: Cinema Snacks? Our Cineworld cinema has searched people to ensure that they dont bring their own food in!!! Disgraceful I know - wonder if it...
    Post by: mandydowns, Nov 1, 2013 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    how can i lower blood sugars

    Will do sandysan - need it sorting out. Work full time and feel so tired and unwell. Hope that Dr will help, although last time I spoke to him, he...
    Post by: mandydowns, Oct 10, 2013 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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    how can i lower blood sugars

    I would love such o low BS - mine was 19.7 pre breakfast today!! Off to docs tomorrow.
    Post by: mandydowns, Oct 10, 2013 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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    Fat,Sick and nearly Dead. Juicing. Need some advice please..

    Re: Fat,Sick and nearly Dead. Juicing. Need some advice plea Hi I have tried juicing - affected my blood sugars and something else that I wasn't...
    Post by: mandydowns, Sep 4, 2013 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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    Who saw the channel 4 programme yesterday?

    Hi If you go to the Channel 4 website you can make a comment/complaint about this programme very easily. I feel very strongly about some of the...
    Post by: mandydowns, Aug 2, 2013 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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    Living alone with Type 1

    Hi I work as a Community Lifeline Alarm Co Ordinator for my local authority and I provide a 'panic alarm' for people who live with disabilities...
    Post by: mandydowns, Jul 12, 2013 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    JUST NEED A RANT ...

    Hi GraceK I am in precisely the same situation as you - I work for a local authority, had a pay freeze for 5 years and am having a pay cut in...
    Post by: mandydowns, Jul 5, 2013 in forum: General Chat
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    Latest BBC News article

    I agree 100%.....it never ceases to amaze me how some people can overcome things that seem so huge. A very good man.
    Post by: mandydowns, Jun 17, 2013 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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    Stress at work

    Hi Stress sends my BG throught the ceiling - having a really stressful period at work and reading was 18 this morning before breakfast. Will...
    Post by: mandydowns, Jun 17, 2013 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Latest BBC News article

    Hi Please see the link below regarding a recent BBC News item. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-22903537 I would welcome your thoughts...
    Thread by: mandydowns, Jun 17, 2013, 4 replies, in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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