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European Union Directive No. 456179 In order to bring about further integration with the single European currency, the Euro, all citizens of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland must be made aware that the phrase "Spending a Penny" is not to be used after 31 May 2015. From...

Sorry England, but now Sa probably meet Wales in the Semi Final ? Should be a good match, ill enjoy the singing and the Springboks success !!;)

Yes remember 1995, and South Africa are on the way to the finals, love it if they take out the All Blacks :mad:

Hi @Klangley . When you get diagnosed it does tend to feel like a death call, but rather think of it as a chance to clean up your lifestyle. Pleased to hear that low Carb is working for you, as it has for me and many others with type 2 diabetes. The weight loss is great, and if it is Fatty liver...

They sing well:D

Hi @Joy05 If you have type 2 Diabetes, reducing carbs will decrease your blood sugars as many have done. If you want to loose weight as well, reducing them to very low figures 25g/day or less and combining this with exercise will also work. Read through some of the forums, Low Carb. LCHF diets...

This morning the Springboks ( My Team) arrived on the Island. I predict that if they can beat New Zealand in the semi finals, they will win the world cup when they beat England in the final ANYONE supporting me ?? ;):joyful:o_O What do you think

FIVE CHURCHES There was a Presbyterian, Baptist, Methodist, Catholic Church and a Jewish Synagogue in a small town.Each church and Synagogue was overrun with pesky squirrels. One day, the Presbyterian Church called a meeting to decide what to do about the squirrels. After much prayer and...

5.4 this morning

Hi Jaz, Welcome you have found a good place to learn about Diabetes. By copy to @daisy1, she will send you some info to get you started as she does for new members, Suggest you read the forums and you will find them helpful. Metformin can upset your stomach in the beginning, take it with food it...

Hi @rick bue So what section did you work in before you retired ?

Hi Will, Over my 5 years of being a Diabetic type 2, I have used 4 different brands of meters, and have not found one that gives you accurate readings, they all varied about 10 -15 % on readings taken. As @Brunneria said you should use the meter to pick up trends. The only true indication is a...

Hi @ConversationPiece Welcome, I love your attitude towards Diabetes, it really is the way to go. You got it , but use the experience to get things in place. Good luck on your journey, with your outlook you not going to have many problems Look around you will learn a lot from this forum...

Hi, Been on Glucophage 500 mg twice a day for 4 years without any problems. I think it is the standard treatment for type 2 Diabetics Don't worry

Hi, @jason134 " a very low carb", in my life would not include seeded Bread, Pizza, or any Dressings on Salads. Relook at what you are eating, and test again, All the best;)

The Royal College of Nursing has weighed in on Prime Minister David Cameron's health care proposals for the National Health Service. The Allergists voted to scratch it, but the Dermatologists advised not to make any rash moves. The Gastroenterologists had a sort of a gut feeling about it, but...

He He PROUDLY SOUTH AFRICAN, (What 2 or 3 times a week, is that all)

When a male bird can't stand it anymore! Priceless shot!One in a million!!! A photographer will die of old age waiting to get another shot like this one. Keep Laughing. ;) Best medicine for the heart and the mind.

Hi Bill R, Welcome Very similar to my figures when diagnosed. From the info you have given, you seem to be a good candidate to go Low Carb eating. If you read the Forums on Low Carb, LCHF you will get the idea, but really cut out White food, ie Bread, Rice Pasta potatoes. This will immediately...