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  1. Northerngirl
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    Regular moderate exercise log

    I do tai chi, and am often surprised how tiring standing for some time can be.
    Post by: Northerngirl, Sep 21, 2015 in forum: Fitness, Exercise and Sport
  2. Northerngirl
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    Regular moderate exercise log

    Thanks Ruth, I wasn't sure with being a partner. Ok, I went to tai chi this morning. I've been going for about 3 years now. I initially started...
    Post by: Northerngirl, Sep 15, 2015 in forum: Fitness, Exercise and Sport
  3. Northerngirl
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    Regular moderate exercise log

    Just to say, this thread seems a good idea and I'll be looking at it. Thanks
    Post by: Northerngirl, Sep 14, 2015 in forum: Fitness, Exercise and Sport
  4. Northerngirl
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    Do you and your partner eat similar food?

    i was wondering how people feel about what their partner eats? If you've given up eating specific things to help with your BG level, do you find...
    Thread by: Northerngirl, Sep 10, 2015, 12 replies, in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  5. Northerngirl
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    Treats on special occasions

    So pleased to read so many supportive comments on here. It's very hard to ask questions when you are new on here.
    Post by: Northerngirl, Sep 5, 2015 in forum: Ask A Question
  6. Northerngirl
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    Need help re what to eat

    An update: we are both pleased. The last 5 mornings his reading has been between 7 and 8 (I know that's still a bit high, but it's loads better...
    Post by: Northerngirl, Aug 27, 2015 in forum: Type 2 with Insulin
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    Questions re aquafit, Zumba and BG levels

    I've read some of the previous threads. My partner is Type 2, started using insulin in the last couple of months. My first question is - do type...
    Thread by: Northerngirl, Aug 24, 2015, 2 replies, in forum: Fitness, Exercise and Sport
  8. Northerngirl
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    Travel Advice Needed

    Yes, definitely tell your travel insurance company re diabetes, or your insurance will be invalid. They'll probably ask a specific question re...
    Post by: Northerngirl, Aug 24, 2015 in forum: Ask A Question
  9. Northerngirl
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    Is a bedtime blood glucose level of 5.0 ok?

    Thanks when you say you regularly hypo in the night, is that when you are asleep? What do you do?
    Post by: Northerngirl, Aug 23, 2015 in forum: Ask A Question
  10. Northerngirl
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    Is a bedtime blood glucose level of 5.0 ok?

    He wasn't really going low carb, more less snacks!
    Post by: Northerngirl, Aug 23, 2015 in forum: Ask A Question
  11. Northerngirl
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    Is a bedtime blood glucose level of 5.0 ok?

    My partner, who has been on insulin for a couple of months, tried very hard yesterday and cut out all snacks containing carbohydrate. 5.30 pm...
    Thread by: Northerngirl, Aug 23, 2015, 14 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
  12. Northerngirl
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    Need help re what to eat

    To update, my partner succeeded in cutting out all snacks today. His reading before evening meal was 12.1 and two hours later it was 12.0. When it...
    Post by: Northerngirl, Aug 22, 2015 in forum: Type 2 with Insulin
  13. Northerngirl
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    Partners of diabetics

    Ooh, yes please! I've been discussing this a bit in the type 2, just started insulin forum, and someone there said there were a few threads about...
    Post by: Northerngirl, Aug 22, 2015 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  14. Northerngirl
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    Partners of diabetics

    I've just found this thread, Molly. Just what I'm looking for. I'm going to read through it all now.
    Post by: Northerngirl, Aug 22, 2015 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  15. Northerngirl
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    Need help re what to eat

    Deejay re unpleasant side effects, it's a bit strange really. His grandmother had to have her leg amputated because of her 'sugar ', but he thinks...
    Post by: Northerngirl, Aug 22, 2015 in forum: Type 2 with Insulin
  16. Northerngirl
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    Need help re what to eat

    Quick response re coffee, Bluetit. Yes, he changed from cappuccino to americano a couple of years ago. Thanks for the other suggestions, I'll read...
    Post by: Northerngirl, Aug 22, 2015 in forum: Type 2 with Insulin
  17. Northerngirl
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    Need help re what to eat

    One of the problems is that I think I am more concerned about his high glucose readings than he is. He would say he is concerned, but finds it...
    Post by: Northerngirl, Aug 22, 2015 in forum: Type 2 with Insulin
  18. Northerngirl
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    Need help re what to eat

    Just to add, what I'm trying to do at the moment is to encourage him from worse options to not so bad options. My main concern is that if I become...
    Post by: Northerngirl, Aug 22, 2015 in forum: Type 2 with Insulin
  19. Northerngirl
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    Need help re what to eat

    Thanks Bluetit for your straightforward explanation. He's only started on insulin a few weeks ago, so the actual dosage that he takes hasn't been...
    Post by: Northerngirl, Aug 22, 2015 in forum: Type 2 with Insulin
  20. Northerngirl
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    Need help re what to eat

    Thanks for the help both of you. I hope its okay if I carry on asking questions on this thread; that way I'll know where they are. This morning...
    Post by: Northerngirl, Aug 22, 2015 in forum: Type 2 with Insulin
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