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Tesco feedback

Last week I contacted Tesco by email to ask if they would be increasing their lower sugar product line, including things like Oppo ice cream....

Thread by: Jon Lee, Apr 22, 2017, 3 replies, in forum: Food, Nutrition and Recipes
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Does just one bad day make a difference?

Also remember a lapse is not a relapse. I sometimes go a little low, below 4 in the evening before tea. I should have a small carton of fruit...

Post by: Jon Lee, Oct 19, 2016 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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Trying to encourage retailers...

I recently sent an email to Tesco bemoaning the lack of sugar free products and information on added sugar in products, I received a fairly bland...

Thread by: Jon Lee, Jul 5, 2016, 3 replies, in forum: Food, Nutrition and Recipes
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Cocktails for diabetics

It would think it depends where you go as to what is on offer. Spirit and a diet mixer is fairly safe but I was advised to only drink with food...

Post by: Jon Lee, Jul 2, 2016 in forum: Ask A Question
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Post Your Recipes Here!

I made fishcakes the other day which I would think were quite low carb and high protein. 1 400g tin of pilchards in tomato sauce 1 400g tin of...

Post by: Jon Lee, Jun 22, 2016 in forum: Food, Nutrition and Recipes
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Eggs & T2- Should we eat them at all?

I have my own back garden bantams, some of the best eggs I have ever had. Free range and fed on all sorts, including greens (dandelions etc),...

Post by: Jon Lee, Jun 22, 2016 in forum: Food, Nutrition and Recipes
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Low carb/no sugar sweets

I buy Sula boiled sweets from my chemist. Similar to the Ricola but 85p a pack as opposed to £1.20 ish for the Ricola. Both are much cheaper in...

Post by: Jon Lee, May 6, 2016 in forum: Children & Teens
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Can shock cause diabetes?

If he won't go to the doctor suggest he writes his will. This may get through the seriousness of his situation. I was taken to A&E with a BS of...

Post by: Jon Lee, Mar 18, 2016 in forum: Ask A Question
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DAUNTING

I was on 120 mg of gliclazide, 80 am and 40 pm but was taken off as I was going so low. I do try to eat healthily, nothing with white flour lots...

Post by: Jon Lee, Jan 7, 2016 in forum: Greetings and Introductions
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DAUNTING

I was testing myself but I was not spiking. I no longer test daily, only if I feel a little 'odd'. I have mostly been between 6 and 8. I am still...

Post by: Jon Lee, Dec 31, 2015 in forum: Greetings and Introductions
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DAUNTING

I have a reasonably balanced diet. I make my own bread rolls (using a breadmaker to make dough) and have one a day. I use 25% rye flour & 75%...

Post by: Jon Lee, Dec 30, 2015 in forum: Greetings and Introductions
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Just want to cry

Trying to cope with a lifelong, life limiting illness is a risk factor for depression. Also there is a link between stress and diabetes and also...

Post by: Jon Lee, Dec 20, 2015 in forum: Other Health Conditions and Diabetes
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Beer/alcohol

I had a hypo when swimming the day after a few drinks at night. The nurse told me that when your liver is busy processing the alcohol it cannot...

Post by: Jon Lee, Dec 15, 2015 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Anyone got a recipe for Low Carb Yorkshire Puddings?

I made on the other day but just used wholemeal flour. Not really low carb but better than ordinary puddings.

Post by: Jon Lee, Dec 14, 2015 in forum: Food, Nutrition and Recipes
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talking about diabetes at work

I have been very open at work but have had no problems. I work in a prison so it can be a difficult environment. As a uniformed grade I have to be...

Post by: Jon Lee, Dec 4, 2015 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Type 2 but love eating loads of chocolate

I am lucky in that I can eat a small amount at a time so a 100g bar can last a week. It is a bit more expensive but Lindt do a 90% cocoa solids...

Post by: Jon Lee, Nov 4, 2015 in forum: Greetings and Introductions
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How does anyone manage Metformin ?

I did see a post which mentioned disability and reasonable adjustment, which should apply. I also work for the government and have the same rules...

Post by: Jon Lee, Sep 22, 2015 in forum: Diabetes Medication and Drugs
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How does anyone manage Metformin ?

I had a few side effects to start with, upset stomach and rather loose. Now it is just effecting wind. Prior to my diagnoses I ate a lot of fruit...

Post by: Jon Lee, Sep 22, 2015 in forum: Diabetes Medication and Drugs
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Bread and Bread Recipes

I'm not sure of the exact carb content. The nearest I can find is for Hovis Granary, which is a brand name. This contains 17% malted wheat flakes...

Post by: Jon Lee, Aug 28, 2015 in forum: Food, Nutrition and Recipes
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Bread and Bread Recipes

I buy the flour locally but it is available from health food shops. There should be local millers who make something similar. The mill's web site...

Post by: Jon Lee, Aug 27, 2015 in forum: Food, Nutrition and Recipes

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