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  1. J

    Lo-Dough a success

    You may have noticed that I do not like to skimp on toppings :)
  2. J

    Lo-Dough a success

    Unfortunately not, according to the website they are the only provider. I just checked and the 6 & 14 pieces are still in stock.
  3. J

    Lo-Dough a success

    https://lodough.co/
  4. J

    Lo-Dough a success

    I grabbed some last week and got make a pizza this afternoon for lunch. I have to say it wasn't half bad. If you follow the instructions from the website and crisp the base up first in a frying pan or wok for a couple of minutes, it makes a decent base It was actually very filling and...
  5. J

    Gullon sugar free biscuits

    I received a "diabetic goodie bag" probably from Amazon for xmas which contained a pack of "no added sugar" oatmeal cookies, only 66g per 100g :)
  6. J

    Christmas Gift Idea

    Just added to my wish list :)
  7. J

    inputting carbs and insulin to a bg test machine

    The Contour App allows you to input both. After taking your reading and having it sync to your phone/tablet, tap the entry and you should see 5 symbols, the knife and fork one will allow you to enter carbs and the injection needle allows you to enter meds/units. If you need a walk through let...
  8. J

    blood meters - PC downloadable

    Excellent choice, I use one myself. But do not be surprised if you are denied strips via prescription for it. Cost to NHS is about 15 quid per 50, depending on your healthcare trust you may struggle to get them to pay more than a tenner.
  9. J

    Apple Watch And Dexcom

    Glad to have been of help :)
  10. J

    Blood Glucose Meters And Apps

    Amboseli and the Mara. This will be my 4th time in Kenya and I am very much looking forward to it.
  11. J

    Apple Watch And Dexcom

    Download the Dexcom G5 mobile app. Install it on your iPhone, open the Watch app on your phone and add the Dexcom app as a complication, make sure you are using a watch face that supports complications. You should then be able to open the complication from the watch face by tapping it. Just...
  12. J

    Blood Glucose Meters And Apps

    You are very welcome. By coincidence I am off to Africa in September myself.
  13. J

    Blood Glucose Meters And Apps

    I am a Apple fanboi :) I use a Contour Next One meter. The companion app on the iPhone is quite simply great. Instant readings for averages over 7, 14, 30 and 90 days. It allows you to add what type of reading it has downloaded from the meter, wake up, before eating, after eating and fasting...
  14. J

    What To Eat After Stomach Bug?

    Good luck to you Sue192. Let me add that at the time of my problems I was struggling to finish a slice of toast, let alone anything else. I found I could cope with consomme and it provided a decent amount of protein and fat. It was only confirmed that it was the metformin causing the problem...
  15. J

    What To Eat After Stomach Bug?

    I would suggest consome, either beef or chicken, or any type of clear soup.
  16. J

    Consipation On Low Carb Diet - How Do You Deal With It?

    Eggs are common staple for low carbers, and also a well known "binding agent", try cutting down a bit on them if you do have a lot in your particular diet.
  17. J

    Metallic Taste In Mouth

    I found this to be a side effect of Metformin, along with decreased appetite. Both side effects are well known. Monitor your appetite for a few weeks and go and see your GP if it continues to drop off. Yes it's great to lose the excess weight but probably not healthy to your system :)...
  18. J

    Lancet For Alternative Site Testing

    I do indeed, I did say "if you can afford it":eek:
  19. J

    Lancet For Alternative Site Testing

    Just follow up, and if you can afford it, the Genteel lancing device is purpose made for alternate site testing. It comes with 2 tips which can be loaded with any of the 6 depth gauges supplied.
  20. J

    How Are You Coping With The Heat (uk)?

    The water collected is fed into the hot air stream and out the air outlet hose where is again evaporated. Unlike the vast majority of portable Aircon units there is no water collection tank. As I said, best £250 I ever spent :)
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