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I've given up the unequal struggle

After my 2019 annual review with the diabetic nurse, I went on to contact Shropshire Psychological Therapies service. I had a telephone...

Post by: JenniferW, Dec 3, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Feeling a bit downhearted ...

I went above 50 and medication was 'suggested'. I asked them to give me 3 months, was really careful on carb counting (I used the MFP app),...

Post by: JenniferW, Nov 26, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Appointments during Covid-19

I agree so much! There have been ongoing problems at my GP practice in recent years, and when annual check-up appointments this year were...

Post by: JenniferW, Oct 11, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Have you been told not to test your blood sugars?

I was a regular meter-user for several years, but made most progress when I really took on careful carb counting when they were offering the...

Post by: JenniferW, Sep 21, 2020 in forum: Ask A Question
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Warning signs of diabetic neuropathy in my feet?

I've just had my annual review with my diabetic nurse and the foot screening for our area has been completely cancelled this year! So much for...

Post by: JenniferW, Sep 10, 2020 in forum: Ask A Question
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Appointments during Covid-19

Thanks, Heathero!

Post by: JenniferW, Aug 25, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Appointments during Covid-19

Can you explain the category 'clinically vulnerable'? I looked at the government website pages for employers, how to grade vulnerability of...

Post by: JenniferW, Aug 24, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Numbness and tingling in feet

Did you arrange for the fasting blood test through your GP? If so, within the week you'll be able to get the results and have something definite...

Post by: JenniferW, Aug 21, 2020 in forum: Prediabetes
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Numbness and tingling in feet

Post by: JenniferW, Aug 21, 2020 in forum: Prediabetes
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Warning signs of diabetic neuropathy in my feet?

Thanks for sharing the similar experience. The cancellation of my annual foot test this year (I assume because of the pandemic) has made me think...

Post by: JenniferW, Aug 16, 2020 in forum: Ask A Question
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Warning signs of diabetic neuropathy in my feet?

I'm worrying and wondering if I have the first signs of diabetic neuropathy in my feet. My annual check-up with the diabetic nurse hasn't taken...

Thread by: JenniferW, Aug 15, 2020, 9 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
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Numbness and tingling in feet

I'm worrying and wondering if I have the first signs of diabetic neuropathy in my feet. I was diagnosed T2 in 2015 and have not been not on any...

Post by: JenniferW, Aug 14, 2020 in forum: Prediabetes
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Whole grain bread and apple setback - help!

It's using a carb-counting app which has really helped me sort out much more clearly what I can eat and in what sort of amount. I'd rather have a...

Post by: JenniferW, Mar 24, 2020 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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Welcome to the Vegetarian/Vegan Forum

Tell me more! Something I've never tried but despite living in China for several years, have only a rough idea of how it's done.

Post by: JenniferW, Mar 22, 2020 in forum: Vegetarian Diet Forum
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Welcome to the Vegetarian/Vegan Forum

I'm vegetarian but one with a real liking for tofu, soya milk, tempeh, etc. I'm not a great fan of cheese - there are only a few I really like,...

Post by: JenniferW, Mar 22, 2020 in forum: Vegetarian Diet Forum
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Bulk buying, Organic Almond?

Your comment about individual differences is so true, and something it's taken me years (post-T2-diagnosis) to even start to make sense of. At...

Post by: JenniferW, Mar 22, 2020 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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Self isolation for 12 weeks ?????

As always, you give helpful responses, Brunneria! I was living / working in China during SARS, experienced lockdown, etc and can see just how...

Post by: JenniferW, Mar 21, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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LCIF low carb intermittent fasting

Myfitnesspal has been the big changer for me - I love it (though it also drives me crazy with all the listing of foods in 'cups'). It was what...

Post by: JenniferW, Mar 21, 2020 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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Low carb breakfast, lunch and snacks..

For years I ate nuts and fruit for lunch and I've gone back to that - just about zero preparation! Sometime's I swop the nuts for cheese.

Post by: JenniferW, Mar 21, 2020 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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Whole grain bread and apple setback - help!

I stopped eating apples when I first switched to low carb but have now brought them back in, but not together with the grain / cereal sorts of...

Post by: JenniferW, Mar 21, 2020 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum

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