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Massive increase in blood sugar after breakfast

Interesting, though with so little milk I am sure the problem for me was the wheat.

Post by: lowedb, Apr 12, 2018 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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Dear judgemental person

And this has been made even more appropriate today given that I have spent 9 hours at work trying to figure out why the software on the computer...

Post by: lowedb, Apr 11, 2018 in forum: Diabetes Soapbox - Have Your Say
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Refused test strips o anyone successfully challenged this?

If you are on glucose reducing drugs, typically something like Gliclazide, then you MUST test before you drive. However if you are on anything I...

Post by: lowedb, Apr 11, 2018 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Worried about husband

Just be careful with some recommendations. You need to check ingredients. Here in the UK I can never find a coleslaw that doesn't have added...

Post by: lowedb, Apr 11, 2018 in forum: Greetings and Introductions
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Worried about husband

Good point. Greek yoghurt (full fat) is what I have for breakfast these days, with a few berries (blackcurrants strawberries or whatever). Not...

Post by: lowedb, Apr 10, 2018 in forum: Greetings and Introductions
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Dear judgemental person

Oh god, I couldn't risk having one of those. All of my colleagues would be constantly plugging in and trying to 'diagnose' me.

Post by: lowedb, Apr 10, 2018 in forum: Diabetes Soapbox - Have Your Say
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Worried about husband

It's worth looking at the success stories section of the website. There are so many of us here that have lost weight and reduced blood sugar...

Post by: lowedb, Apr 10, 2018 in forum: Greetings and Introductions
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Low carb bread

Thanks. I'll have a look next time I'm there. I used to work in Burton until the end of 2016!

Post by: lowedb, Apr 10, 2018 in forum: Ask A Question
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Low carb bread

Can I ask roughly where in Staffordshire, as I might be able to visit that shop. The shop we used regularly in Stafford has closed down though...

Post by: lowedb, Apr 8, 2018 in forum: Ask A Question
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Massive increase in blood sugar after breakfast

Very early after diagnosis, I went to breakfast cereals with no added sugar. The only ones I found were shredded wheat or mini wheats. From what I...

Post by: lowedb, Apr 3, 2018 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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Peripheral Neuropathy

I'd say you are starting to feel the improvements rather than the problems. Only when I was diagnosed did I realise that I'd had some symptoms....

Post by: lowedb, Mar 23, 2018 in forum: Greetings and Introductions
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breakfast

For me, they absolutely aren't OK. Weetabix has added sugar. Shredded wheat doesn't (the only cereal I found that didn't) but even so the carbs in...

Post by: lowedb, Feb 23, 2018 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Amazing visit to GP

It seems it is getting there, in some practices. 14 months ago when diagnosed I had the standard 'it's progressive, you will die' from a GP, and...

Post by: lowedb, Feb 23, 2018 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Type 2 - the lazy illness.

I've heard all sorts from friends, family and acquaintances. 'It's a lifestyle disease' 'he is so thin because he can't eat cheese' 'at least it's...

Post by: lowedb, Jan 14, 2018 in forum: Diabetes Soapbox - Have Your Say
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Knowalls rant

I'm lucky that we have loads of rhubarb. We grow it in the garden and allotment. Stew it with some splenda, and freeze it for later use. We also...

Post by: lowedb, Jan 14, 2018 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Really Struggling and Feeling Miserable!

Last winter, my first, I really suffered with cold fingers and toes. This winter they are cold but not horribly so like last year. My energy...

Post by: lowedb, Jan 12, 2018 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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I'd like to spread the word a bit, can anyone help?

@Jo_the_boat , I read through this earlier. It so describes my journey. OK, the specific numbers (A1c, exact age, months since diagnosis) and...

Post by: lowedb, Dec 23, 2017 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Decision to abandon LCHF just for Christmas

Interesting. Last year, I was just a few days into my diagnosis, and only just starting to learn about my carb addiction and so on. To be honest...

Post by: lowedb, Dec 23, 2017 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Happy Christmas! You have Type 2 [emoji22]

You = me exactly this time last year. I had mixed information and didn't know what I was doing. I decided I would ignore it for the two days...

Post by: lowedb, Dec 15, 2017 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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How do I get more detailed info on my blood sugars?

It will vary between people, and your A1c looks good. But I learned very very quickly that I cannot go near shredded wheat. I had started...

Post by: lowedb, Dec 14, 2017 in forum: Greetings and Introductions

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