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  1. Iona May
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    Struggling Diabetic

    It is a big number, mine was 74 to start with but in 3 months I got it down to 49 with the changes I posted earlier. I do also take 2 metformin...
    Post by: Iona May, Oct 19, 2021 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
  2. Iona May
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    Struggling Diabetic

    Thats brilliant, you will find the steady exercise will really help with getting rid of the glucose from your blood.
    Post by: Iona May, Oct 19, 2021 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
  3. Iona May
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    Struggling Diabetic

    Hi Diagram. I have been diagnosed for around 4 months now and all I can say is that there is lots to learn. That said the easy wins are exercise...
    Post by: Iona May, Oct 19, 2021 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
  4. Iona May
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    Following on from my Hba1c update.

    Rightly or wrongly I am giving HRT a try from Monday as I really cant cope with the crazy stiff joints anymore, its really hindering my exercise.
    Post by: Iona May, Oct 9, 2021 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  5. Iona May
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    Following on from my Hba1c update.

    Absolutely you are so right! I just cant believe how much better I feel from 18 months ago. Now if I can just get this pesky perimenopause...
    Post by: Iona May, Oct 9, 2021 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  6. Iona May
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    Following on from my Hba1c update.

    Hi everyone, sorry if this is a little bit self indulgent but I just wanted to share what a difference physically my improved hba1c has made to...
    Thread by: Iona May, Oct 9, 2021, 6 replies, in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  7. Iona May
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    So excited I'm definitely getting there!

    Thank you! Yes I have a meter and I can usually stick within 2 given that I've mainly given up all heavily carby food. I seem to be ok on the 2...
    Post by: Iona May, Sep 26, 2021 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  8. Iona May
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    So excited I'm definitely getting there!

    Crazy that thats what it takes isnt it but I could never seem to get my mindset under control before.
    Post by: Iona May, Sep 26, 2021 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  9. Iona May
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    Help with carbs

    I try and eat about 50g per day but I was advised that diabetics need to stick to less than 130g. Keto waffles are the best thing ever for a...
    Post by: Iona May, Sep 26, 2021 in forum: Ask A Question
  10. Iona May
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    So excited I'm definitely getting there!

    I had my 3 month Diabetes review a couple of weeks ago and my Hba1c is back and its gone from my first test of 74 to 49. I am honestly so happy I...
    Thread by: Iona May, Sep 26, 2021, 4 replies, in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  11. Iona May
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    How to tolerate hunger

    On my x-pert course we were taught that so long as the snack was less that 10g carbs it wouldn't break the fast. This gives loads of options...
    Post by: Iona May, Sep 15, 2021 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  12. Iona May
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    Low carb; how many?

    I stick to 50gs a day, including the milk I have in my coffee etc. I rarely go over 25g in a single meal and it seems to be suiting me. For...
    Post by: Iona May, Sep 13, 2021 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  13. Iona May
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    Hello & a huge thank you!

    Just brilliant! Well done you that is fabulous :):):)
    Post by: Iona May, Sep 12, 2021 in forum: Greetings and Introductions
  14. Iona May
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    I had a takeaway for dinner

    Hi Sparkle What did you have from KFC? I usually get the salad and it doesnt raise my blood glucose much. The sandwich, yogurt and grapes are...
    Post by: Iona May, Sep 12, 2021 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  15. Iona May
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    1 year in, still overwhelmed scared and confused

    I was diagnosed 3 months ago and I understand completely how you feel, I remember vividly crying that I could never eat a McDonalds hash brown...
    Post by: Iona May, Sep 12, 2021 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  16. Iona May
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    Some good news to share.

    Amazing, congratulations for working so hard.
    Post by: Iona May, Sep 3, 2021 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  17. Iona May
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    Fried rice, bean sprouts, curry, chips...

    Peri Peri chicken is our go to meal, with a Greek salad or feta salad depending on which chicken shop we go to, delicious!
    Post by: Iona May, Sep 2, 2021 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  18. Iona May
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    What's happening

    I would highly recommend trying to get onto a Diabetes X-pert course. They will provide you with a good education regarding what to eat to help...
    Post by: Iona May, Sep 2, 2021 in forum: Ask A Question
  19. Iona May
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    Slow release metformin

    Obviously I cant offer medical advice but I would go back to the 3 if you were feeling ok taking them. With the low carb diet and the weight loss...
    Post by: Iona May, Sep 2, 2021 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  20. Iona May
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    Newly diagnosed

    See if you can sign up for the diabetes X-pert course. I have just completed it and its absolutely brilliant. It explains how the eat-well plate...
    Post by: Iona May, Aug 19, 2021 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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