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Well, hello again...

Good to meet all of you. Sounds to me as if you all have what it takes, open minds and a healthy sense of humour. All the best, F

Post by: fergus, Sep 10, 2017 in forum: Greetings and Introductions
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Well, hello again...

Yes, it's been a while. In fact, I was a member here quite a while ago. I'm talking back in the day when low carb was a very controversial subject...

Thread by: fergus, Sep 5, 2017, 15 replies, in forum: Greetings and Introductions
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4.9 blood glucose today

Really impressive, congratulations and keep up the great work fergus

Post by: fergus, Feb 18, 2013 in forum: Success Stories and Testimonials
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Diabetics who are outside the norm

Hi TheShark, sorry to hear you're having such a tough introduction to the wonderful world of diabetes! We can't offer you any easy answers but...

Post by: fergus, Apr 8, 2010 in forum: Greetings and Introductions
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Rattling the tin!

Thanks a million Rushy and Dillinger :D fergus

Post by: fergus, Apr 8, 2010 in forum: General Chat
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Rattling the tin!

Sorry I haven't been around for while and I hope you're coping without me! :wink: I don't know if you're feeling charitable at the moment but I'd...

Thread by: fergus, Apr 7, 2010, 4 replies, in forum: General Chat
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ketones- very worried mum!

Hi Debbie, I agree with Hana, provided Zoe's bg levels are fine, which they seem to be, her ketone levels aren't a problem. It's likely they are...

Post by: fergus, Feb 28, 2010 in forum: Ask A Question
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Crazy Crazy Advice

I think the title of your thread really says it all murdo7. In my experience, following the advice you've been given will undoubtedly mean you...

Post by: fergus, Feb 25, 2010 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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Any Advice Please

A bit baffling to say the least. Firstly, HbA1c's of 6.9 and above aren't excellent, they are higher than they ought to be. To then have your...

Post by: fergus, Feb 22, 2010 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Ever the cynic

Barry, I'm delighted things are working out for you (pardon the pun) :D There's some kind of collective myopia concerning dietary advice in this...

Post by: fergus, Feb 22, 2010 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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Ever the cynic

Hi Barry, I'm wondering whether what you have lost is mostly water actually? Carbohydrates tend to promote water retention and the corollary is...

Post by: fergus, Feb 22, 2010 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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Re: Saturated Fat is Innocent?

Far from it, Zoroaster, I'm quite familiar with the DUK / FSA recommendations. It's simply that those extracts you have quoted are so wooly,...

Post by: fergus, Feb 19, 2010 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Re: Saturated Fat is Innocent?

Hi Zoroaster, The standard advice is no more complex than I have said, so it's hard to see how I have oversimplified it. DUK's 'Food Choices and...

Post by: fergus, Feb 19, 2010 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Re: Saturated Fat is Innocent?

Really? Are you telling me there's a significant difference in the carb content or insulin response between white and wholemeal bread? I'm afraid...

Post by: fergus, Feb 18, 2010 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Re: Saturated Fat is Innocent?

Okey dokey, even those who can't swallow the 'saturated fat is innocent' line might still have to accept that, at the very least, it is not...

Post by: fergus, Feb 18, 2010 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Newbie Low Carbing

Nice one, Carl, you're definitely headed in the right direction now! The change in the contents of your fridge will look pretty radically...

Post by: fergus, Feb 17, 2010 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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Hi, to you all, just joined to-day

You will do better, Norm! Take a gander at the Success Stories thread and see whether to add your name to that growing list. All the best, fergus

Post by: fergus, Feb 16, 2010 in forum: Greetings and Introductions
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Hi, to you all, just joined to-day

Hi Norm, we type 1's are in the minority here as elsewhere, but there are a few very well controlled members who will be delighted to help if...

Post by: fergus, Feb 15, 2010 in forum: Greetings and Introductions
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I think I'm making progress

Hi Lucie, The thing to keep in mind regarding basal insulin doses is that they are designed to offset the production of glucose by the liver, not...

Post by: fergus, Feb 15, 2010 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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I think I'm making progress

Glad things are looking up for you Lucie. :D It's very empowering, finding the tools to build a trustworthy method of control no matter how long...

Post by: fergus, Feb 15, 2010 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes

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