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  1. Concordjan
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    9 this morning, 5.8 last night. Been low carbing for over 5 years now but still always have high morning reading. Pleased when in single figures....
    Post by: Concordjan, Nov 16, 2021 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  2. Concordjan
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    Gutted

    I would be gutted too if I restricted my carbs so much and didn’t achieve normal blood sugars. I don’t blame you for wanting to swear! It does...
    Post by: Concordjan, Mar 25, 2021 in forum: Ask A Question
  3. Concordjan
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    Type 2 and vulnerable person shopping slots

    The WHO says over sixties are at a higher risk and a quarter of covid19 deaths in hospital had diabetes. The 3 people I know who have died have...
    Post by: Concordjan, May 18, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  4. Concordjan
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    Type 2 and vulnerable person shopping slots

    I’ve never been tested for insulin resistance, so don’t know if I have that or alternatively just not producing enough. I’m worried about the...
    Post by: Concordjan, May 18, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  5. Concordjan
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    Type 2 and vulnerable person shopping slots

    I understood that by controlling an HA1c you are controlling the symptoms but still have diabetes so your immune system could still be below par....
    Post by: Concordjan, May 18, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  6. Concordjan
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    Zombie brain and other low carb options

    I will definitely be paying a visit to Aldi, sounds good.
    Post by: Concordjan, Feb 22, 2020 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
  7. Concordjan
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    Soapbox

    I recently had similar experience, luckily only in overnight so didn’t get too hungry. It is appalling.
    Post by: Concordjan, Feb 22, 2020 in forum: Insulin
  8. Concordjan
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    Yet another hospital food horror story

    Back home now, had quite a decent cheese salad for lunch, just left the potato salad. After low carbing for three and half years it goes against...
    Post by: Concordjan, Nov 21, 2019 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  9. Concordjan
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    Yet another hospital food horror story

    I suppose it won't do me much harm having an extended fast but not ideal when under the weather.
    Post by: Concordjan, Nov 21, 2019 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  10. Concordjan
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    Yet another hospital food horror story

    Can't get there myself but I suppose could send my OH during visiting hours. Will do that if not home today.
    Post by: Concordjan, Nov 21, 2019 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  11. Concordjan
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    Yet another hospital food horror story

    In hospital at the moment, had a gynae op yesterday. Roast chicken for evening meal, first food all day. Said no potato so got very small piece of...
    Post by: Concordjan, Nov 21, 2019 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  12. Concordjan
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    Type 2 Red blotches over skin feeling tired and sick

    Looks like some sort of allergic reaction to me. Need to get that checked by doctor.
    Post by: Concordjan, Nov 19, 2019 in forum: Ask A Question
  13. Concordjan
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    low carb indian dishs

    I either have tandoori chicken with salad or a chicken or lamb bhuna with cauliflower bhaji, doesn’t seem too bad.
    Post by: Concordjan, Nov 15, 2019 in forum: Food, Nutrition and Recipes
  14. Concordjan
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    Type 1 T 1

    My uncle was told the same thing. After years of being a type 2 and also very slim he’s recently been told he is now type 1. As most older type 2s...
    Post by: Concordjan, Nov 13, 2019 in forum: Ask A Question
  15. Concordjan
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    motivation

    Just watched this, first episode only, but certainly enough to re-motivate anyone!
    Post by: Concordjan, Nov 10, 2019 in forum: Ask A Question
  16. Concordjan
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    What do you eat when going out?

    Meat and veg or salad, if you say no potatoes I find they are often more generous with veg or salad. Regularly eat at our local Indian then...
    Post by: Concordjan, Nov 8, 2019 in forum: Ask A Question
  17. Concordjan
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    Confused by GP comment on blood test

    Lagers not a good idea either, how about a glass or two of red wine instead? Much lower carb.
    Post by: Concordjan, Nov 5, 2019 in forum: Ask A Question
  18. Concordjan
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    Newly diagnosed prediabetic - diet and exercise questions

    When I was diagnosed type2 I was told there wasn’t anything I could do apart from take medication. I have never been overweight and ate what was...
    Post by: Concordjan, Nov 1, 2019 in forum: Prediabetes
  19. Concordjan
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    Disappointed in myself, how do I fix this?

    So sorry for your losses. A lot to have to deal with, not really surprising that you ‘fell off the wagon’. Also more difficult staying low carb...
    Post by: Concordjan, Oct 29, 2019 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  20. Concordjan
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    Type 2 Diabetes - It is NOT your fault!

    Never really ate the extra doughnut etc, always the eatwell plate, 5 a day, with just the occasional treat. This was always considered healthy...
    Post by: Concordjan, Oct 26, 2019 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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