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    Annual Check-up - Not happy with progress

    Hi Guys, I am after some advice. I have been diagnosed for 3 years and started off with a HbA1c of 6.2 and it has slowly crept up to the latest...
    Thread by: andyrobo, Jun 14, 2010, 4 replies, in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  2. andyrobo
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    Why does blood tests need to be fasting?

    This may be a completely daft question, but why does my 6 monthly blood tests need to be a fsting test? How would having my breakfast affect the...
    Thread by: andyrobo, May 17, 2010, 8 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
  3. andyrobo
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    Struggling to lose weight

    Hanadr - glad to know that I am not the only one that exercise is not working for - the nurse said this was the key to losing the weight and...
    Post by: andyrobo, Apr 3, 2009 in forum: Ask A Question
  4. andyrobo
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    Struggling to lose weight

    Thanks all! It is hard to fit in the exercise with two young kids, but I am now trying to maximise the time spent at the gym, as the trainer...
    Post by: andyrobo, Apr 1, 2009 in forum: Ask A Question
  5. andyrobo
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    Struggling to lose weight

    Hi there, Andyrobo here - female diabetic diet control only! I have been diagnosed diabetic for nearly a year now, and HBa1C levels are around...
    Thread by: andyrobo, Mar 30, 2009, 21 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
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    Had my first appointment with the Diabetic Dietician today!

    Hi all Well I had my appointment with the diabetic Dietician at the Community Clinic, and came away with the usual NHS booklet and the chart...
    Thread by: andyrobo, Nov 3, 2008, 132 replies, in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  7. andyrobo
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    1st HbA1c since low-carb

    Re: 1st HbAc1 since low-carb Well done!! :D I am having my next HbA1C test after Christmas (well I will have the bloodwork done prior to Xmas)...
    Post by: andyrobo, Nov 3, 2008 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
  8. andyrobo
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    Hi I'm new and scared!

    Hi alidadas Right - no need to be scared - I have been there myself twice! And survived!!! First time round I managed it on diet alone, just, I...
    Post by: andyrobo, Oct 12, 2008 in forum: Gestational Diabetes
  9. andyrobo
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    High Morning BG Levels??

    Hi all you learned people - can you help me? I have been low-carbing for a week now, which is doing great for my bg levels during the day - which...
    Thread by: andyrobo, Oct 11, 2008, 3 replies, in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  10. andyrobo
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    low carbs eating out

    Thats good to hear that restaurants are catering for us 'faddy' eaters! I have been concerned about what to eat when I go out as most places can...
    Post by: andyrobo, Oct 11, 2008 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  11. andyrobo
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    Flu and pneumonia jabs

    I have chosen not to have either of these jabs, as I am in generally good health and have never had flu before (at least not to my knowledge!!)...
    Post by: andyrobo, Sep 29, 2008 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  12. andyrobo
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    2nd check-up - all levels have gone up!

    Thanks Fergus and Eddie I have ordered those two books - hope they come soon! I could see that look in the nurse's eyes - yeah yeah - you must...
    Post by: andyrobo, Sep 29, 2008 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  13. andyrobo
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    2nd check-up - all levels have gone up!

    Been to see Diabetic Nurse (Who is lovely but not much use) and all my levels have gone up: HBa1C from 5.8 to 6.9 Cholesterol from 4.6 to 5.8...
    Thread by: andyrobo, Sep 29, 2008, 3 replies, in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  14. andyrobo
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    What can I eat for breakfast??

    fergus Thanks for the bread recipe - will try to make some this week if get a chance to get the ingredients. Got my eye test tomorrow, so may...
    Post by: andyrobo, May 18, 2008 in forum: Food, Nutrition and Recipes
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    What can I eat for breakfast??

    thanks - just bought some almonds today - ok for evening snack. Will try porridge for supper and then breakfast - just waiting for some new test...
    Post by: andyrobo, May 16, 2008 in forum: Food, Nutrition and Recipes
  16. andyrobo
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    What can I eat for breakfast??

    hi - I am trying to reduce my carb intake - so the usual standard breakfast of cereal is out - and I cant eat eggs every day as that is too...
    Thread by: andyrobo, May 15, 2008, 8 replies, in forum: Food, Nutrition and Recipes
  17. andyrobo
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    Any advice grateful .....

    Hi there - if the blood tests are the same as I have had - which includes a HbA1c test, then that looks at what you have been doing over the past...
    Post by: andyrobo, May 15, 2008 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  18. andyrobo
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    Can I have a rant and moan???

    Just a quick update - been to see the diabetic nurse - a lovely lady, but didnt tell me much I didnt know - apparently I need to get some more...
    Post by: andyrobo, May 7, 2008 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  19. andyrobo
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    Can I have a rant and moan???

    thanks for all your replies - its heartening to know that everyone is or has been in the same boat! i am off to see the diabetic nurse on Wed so...
    Post by: andyrobo, May 4, 2008 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  20. andyrobo
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    Can I have a rant and moan???

    Can I have a rant and moan - not really in any position to complain about my lot as I am a newly diagnosed T2 diabetic - going to see Diabetic...
    Thread by: andyrobo, May 1, 2008, 9 replies, in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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