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  1. Michael 1701

    Has another supermarket ditched the Low Carb bread option?

    I bake my own bread. Any supermarket bread is full of junk.
  2. Michael 1701

    Has anyone had gout?.and is it related to my type diabetes?

    I used to get it quite bad. Both in my feet and knees. On one occasion my knee was really bad. I was working at a college and was in a meeting with the Vice Principal and Finance Manager to discuss the results of a tender I'd been running. The pain was horrendous - I felt so ill I thought I was...
  3. Michael 1701

    Rant about diabetes review/ GP surgery madness

    I changed practices in January after a string of arguments with the practice manager and GP. My bloods were quite high at the time, 12-13, and the diabetic specialist sent them a letter detailing that I should be between 6 and 9 and have gliclazide with enough quantity so I could move the dose...
  4. Michael 1701

    Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

    Last ten days (I keep a spreadsheet) Thursday 12-Jun 6.1 Friday 13-Jun 6.1 Saturday 14-Jun 6.3 Sunday 15-Jun 5.9 Monday 16-Jun 5.3 Tuesday 17-Jun 7.7 Wednesday 18-Jun 6.1 Thursday 19-Jun 5.2 Friday 20-Jun 6.4 Saturday...
  5. Michael 1701

    Steak and chips

    I have home made chips and they don't affect my blood sugar at at. I usually peel and cut them around lunch time. Give them a rinse, then soak in water for at least four hours (helps remove starch). Then when it's cooking time I dry them off, put them back in the (dry) bowl, add a little...
  6. Michael 1701

    What have you eaten today? (Low carb forum)

    Just had fishfingers (8) and peas (half a pint glass full).
  7. Michael 1701

    Walking shoes-What do you wear?

    I have a variety of Merrell shoes. In front are the soft ones for general walking. These are about 15 years old and are starting to wear. They are my most comfortable. I really need to find an equivalent. Middle are my day to day going shopping etc shoes. Comfy with some support. In the back...
  8. Michael 1701

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

    6.4 this morning. 8.4 just now - I've been inactive all day. It's usually below 5 if I'm gardening or walking. My specialist says I should be between 6 and 9, so, I reckon today is just fine. Due to a whole string of low readings though (below 5) I'll be reducing my gliclazide by 40mg from...
  9. Michael 1701

    Introduce Yourself: Answer Some Personal Questions

    Well hello there :) Here we go... - Include a photo here if you wish to. - nope... - What is your name? - Michael - How old are you? - 67 - Are you male or female? - Male - Which country are you from? - England - Which city/area do you live in? - Sheffield - Are you religious? - No - Pick...
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