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Thanks for your answers guys. I'll have a search through Balance. I guess it's best just to be open and see what happens... xx

Hi guys, I split up with a long term partner recently and although not quite ready to jump into anything, I'd like to hear if anyone has experienced dating after being newly diagnosed and how you handled telling someone new? Is there a way to meet other single diabetics? Diabetes is not my...

Hi Hanna, I had an eerily similar experience today with a croissant :oops: Hungry at work and the shop next door offered either croissant, chocolate or crisps! Two hours later - bg 4.7 I'm guessing the fat content of the croissant slowed down the glucose rise and the carb content stimulated...

Hiya, I eat channa dal three or so times a week. It doesn't affect my blood sugars and for me it's a miracle foodstuff! I was sceptical at first, convinced there was some kind of delayed effect. See an earlier thread I posted here: viewtopic.php?f=15&t=9983&p=96038&hilit=channa+dal#p96038 xx

Hello, I'm so sorry to hear you've been through the mill. You might want to visit your local Citizens Advice Bureaux - they are a charity and can help with anything and everything. They have access to information on housing, welfare, employment, training etc and I've found them really friendly...

Hi shy girl, Thanks - I've not tried Quorn. I think it contains eggs and a few carbs but would be useful for other low carb veggies as it contains a lot of protein. Your numbers are still good - remember that the vast majority of diabetics have A1Cs over 7%! Crisps... I'm with you there -...

Hi Spiral, I don't take any meds yet - the consultant at diagnosis (July) said that they would need to put me onto insulin soon - A1C was 10%. Three weeks later they did an A1C and it was 6.7%. Expecting the next one to be a lot lower - fingers crossed. Mind you, at diagnosis I was drinking...

Hi guys, A couple of people have asked me what I eat as an almost vegan low carber and what affect it has on my blood sugars. I do eat greek yoghurt and butter so not a proper vegan but no cheese, eggs etc. I was brought up a vegan and have pretty much continued for health reasons. I have...

Hi Steve, Now first off I'm really new to this and I don't know half as much as the guys on here. I am a low carb pretty-much vegan and have had great results with following that plan. However, I had a couple of days recently of double figure numbers (usually I'm in the 4s and 5s and pre-meal...

Hi there, I switched to an aviva nano a couple of weeks ago and I've noticed it reads slightly higher than other metres I've tried (one touch and breeze 2). There is an error margin with all metres and I also get slightly different results depending on which hand and figure I use. I did ask a...

Hi Janie, I too have problems finding a breakfast to suit - not a great eater in the morning. I've found two breakfasts that are quick to make, easy to digest and don't affect my blood sugar at all: - protein shakes (I use powder from H&B, soya milk/tofu and berries - I vary the ingredients...

Hi Sophia, They only seem to list the calorie content of foods - it says that they are aiming to provide a full breakdown by the end of the year: http://www.pizzaexpress.com/our-food/nu ... ables.aspx I would email them or give your local branch a call and ask. x

Hi guys, Hoping you can help with this as a google search hasn't turned up anything. Since diagnosis I've been experiencing shivering sensations about 5 minutes after lying down. It's not shivering exactly as I don't get goose bumps or shake - it's just the shivering sensation all over. Lasts a...

Hi pretty boy, Thanks for your post. I don't have a type yet - diagnosed in July and consultant says it may be a slow type 1 but they won't do the extra tests here as they treat type 1 and type 2 the same initially in adults - diet only. Didn't have any of the criteria for type 2, no family...

Thanks so much for your answers. I'll experiment a bit and see how my sugars do. At the moment I have a tiny portion of special k mixed with all bran and some cut almonds (20g in total) but it's sending my sugars high and leaving me without any energy to boot. Guess it's taken a while to...

Thanks Spiral, Really helpful advice. I'll check out Holland & Barrett tomorrow for the powder and try the recipe - do I need silken tofu for that? Is the Rosemary Elliot book worth buying? Thanks again xx

Hi guys, I was thinking of having some form of protein shake for breakfast but have no idea where to start. Does anyone on here drink one for breakfast? Is there a particular type suitable for diabetics or are all of them a no-go area? Thanks in advance for any help! :D

Hi there, Thanks for answering my post and info re: cortsiol and blood sugar. I was diagnosed in July and on diet only. I asked for a C-peptide test but consultant said they don't do them on the NHS and even if they did he didn't have anything to compare the results against to tell me what a...

Hi guys, A friend lent me a book about cholesterol and statins. It's quite complicated (for me anyway!) but it devotes a whole chapter to the HPA axis (the system in the body controlling hormones such as cortisol, insulin etc). The authors' hypothesis was that stress causes disturbances in this...

Hi all, It seems to have sorted itself - perhaps because I stopped worrying about it after you guys posted! Thanks! x