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  1. candiloo
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    i don't really know where to go from here...

    Simplest thing is to remember it isn't all about sugar it is also about carbs. Keep them down and the levels will come down and your weight will...
    Post by: candiloo, Apr 23, 2015 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
  2. candiloo
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    Newly diagnosed and in a panic

    Hi- don't panic - we are all here to help you. You should have seen a consultant to decide on the regime of drugs best for you. Try to keep...
    Post by: candiloo, Apr 16, 2015 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
  3. candiloo
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    Am I having side effects of metformin?

    Hi - I had lots of those symptoms, but the aches and pains in my joints, I found that I had to take B12 for. The metformin eats B12 and once I...
    Post by: candiloo, Apr 12, 2015 in forum: Ask A Question
  4. candiloo
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    New to low carbs..tried & failed! Help!

    Hi - way way less than that - I go for 65g max. All in the morning when they can get burnt off and you don't really need any. You will burn off...
    Post by: candiloo, Aug 30, 2014 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
  5. candiloo
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    Please help!! Waitrose refuse to stock 'LivLife Low Carb Bread'

    Hi Hi - I eat the Danish bread as that is low carb - 15 carbs for 2 slices. Warburtons, Tesco do their own.
    Post by: candiloo, Jul 27, 2014 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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    Appointments and Employers

    I think you should check the Disabilities Act as they cannot stop you going or penalize you in any way, and you should get the nurse to make your...
    Post by: candiloo, Jun 4, 2014 in forum: Ask A Question
  7. candiloo
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    Tattoo yes or no ?

    I had a tatoo done on my stomach last year. I have diabetes as I had pancreatitis and lost part of my pancreas andthe scar on my stomach...
    Post by: candiloo, Mar 23, 2014 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  8. candiloo
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    Sugars and Carbohydrates

    Get the book Carbs and Cals from Amazon and worry about the carbohydrates you are taking. I was told to have lots of carbs when Iwas first...
    Post by: candiloo, Jan 21, 2014 in forum: Ask A Question
  9. candiloo
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    Low sugar yoghurts

    full fat greek yoghurt and add fruit. Any with low sugar will have sweetners. If you are poorly at the moment and it is your levels, count the...
    Post by: candiloo, Jan 21, 2014 in forum: Ask A Question
  10. candiloo
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    Insensitive Boss! :(

    You have rights under the equalities act and bullying should not be tolerated. Report it. We have what we call a 'red card' where I work and we...
    Post by: candiloo, Jan 7, 2014 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  11. candiloo
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    Carbs or Cals

    If you keep the carbs down you will lose weight. I did Atkins for ages, still do and if I counted the calories you would have a heart attack, but...
    Post by: candiloo, Jan 7, 2014 in forum: Ask A Question
  12. candiloo
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    To artificial sweeten or not

    Never with the artificial sweetners. They tellyour liver to expect sugar and they mess with the endocrin system - that is your pancreas etc. you...
    Post by: candiloo, Jan 7, 2014 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  13. candiloo
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    Diabetes and employment

    Hi - I had issues at work and I, through my union representative, asked for reduced hours and they did me a 4 day week. I also asked for a...
    Post by: candiloo, Nov 26, 2013 in forum: Ask A Question
  14. candiloo
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    high fibre breakfast

    none of the cereals are any good carbs wise, so I avoid and have low carb bread and eggs. Keeps me going for endless hours and I don't put weight...
    Post by: candiloo, Sep 27, 2013 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  15. candiloo
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    Hi - that isn't too bad - bananas are around 65g of carbs for a good sized one. I would only need 3ml of insulin for that pear. Worth it.
    Post by: candiloo, Sep 25, 2013 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
  16. candiloo
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    Funny eyesight

    I get this all the time if my levels are too high - once I bring it down it takes a few days to settle but please don't let levels come down too...
    Post by: candiloo, Sep 14, 2013 in forum: Ask A Question
  17. candiloo
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    Nocturnal sweats. Causes?

    I have to say that although I am post menopausal, I thought I would stop with the sweats, but I do wake up in the night and if it isn't a hypo, I...
    Post by: candiloo, Sep 1, 2013 in forum: Ask A Question
  18. candiloo
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    pass the sick bucket please

    Hi - it takes a while to get used to the metformin and occasionally I still get sick, but keep the carbs down. The simvastatin will stop your...
    Post by: candiloo, Sep 1, 2013 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
  19. candiloo
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    Please can coconut oil reduce blood sugar

    It has lots of fat but no carbs, but good fat but would say only use if you are carb counting.
    Post by: candiloo, Aug 21, 2013 in forum: Ask A Question
  20. candiloo
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    Food Rant!

    Tellhere everyone is different and if she really understood her diabetes, and did the carb counting and injecting accordingly system, she would...
    Post by: candiloo, Aug 18, 2013 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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