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  1. Randburg

    Hypo - what do i do

    Don't know if you are on Discovery Medical Aid, but on certain plans they pay for you to go to the CDE http://www.cdecentre.co.za/#ad-image-3 This gets you access to a range of Medical Advisors on Diabetes.( Doctors, dieticians, Podiatrists etc at no cost) The Main Centre is in Jhb, but they...
  2. Randburg

    Hypo - what do i do

    As a type 2, I do not take any insulin, and have not ever experienced a full blown Hypo. I would think, that if I had one, I would not take any Diabetes related medication, but see no harm in contusing with Blood Pressure and the Statin. I believe you would want to get your Blood Glucose level...
  3. Randburg

    Hypo - what do i do

    Hi, Are you in Johannesburg, or where do you reside if still in South Africa ? As a fellow South African, I can possibly give you some ideas :)
  4. Randburg

    Latest way to kick T2

    At Gym this morning it was all over the sky news channel we access (In South Africa)
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    GO MAD DAY your thoughts

    Maybe I could weaken some more and have the Juice as well ? Followed by Ice Cream and Chocolate sauce....?:p :angelic: All in the name of Science?
  6. Randburg

    This has NOTHING to do with Diabetes......

    O DEAR WE DOWN TO THIS ?:)
  7. Randburg

    Cockeyed ?

    Yes, but really is a bit of an eye opener ?:banghead:
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    Cockeyed ?

  9. Randburg

    GO MAD DAY your thoughts

    Now there's the sort of answer I was hoping for:rolleyes: :happy: :)
  10. Randburg

    GO MAD DAY your thoughts

    I could, but do I want to ?:happy:
  11. Randburg

    Camping food

    Bully Beef/ Corned Beef in a can, we have a no Carb version in South Africa
  12. Randburg

    Spices

    Hi also heard that Cinnamon is good for reducing Blood Glucose. In the amounts you use of spices I generally don't worry about any Calories they may contain
  13. Randburg

    Cut down on fat!

    Hi Lolliepop. If you follow a Low Carb Diet, your body needs fat to use for daily operation, as it normally converts Carbohydrates to Sugar. If you read up on the Low Carb/Diet sections you will find lots of info on the subject. Many people on this site follow LFHC eating, as it helps control...
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    Queston Re Alcohol

    Hi, All Alcohol contains Carbohydrates, and Sugar, some types more than other's. If you drink with a Sweetened Mixture this adds to the Sugar. Depending on what and how much you drink will defiantly have some adverse effect. Your Liver mainly deals with ridding or cleaning your system of...
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    Happygirl1949

    Hi Happy Girl Not aware of a meter do you mean one to let you know how many Carbs in a product ? I've got a Copy of Carbs & Cals, (available on this site,) that I find helpful Otherwise Read the Labels on the products, they all tell you the amount of total Carbs and Sugar in products
  16. Randburg

    GO MAD DAY your thoughts

    Hi Im a type 2 and follow a Low Carb medium Fat diet, probably about 50 grams a day in Milk, Drink lots of Coffee, and yoghurt for breakfast. Last HbA1c was 5.5. My Wife's got a Big Birthday coming up and wants to arrange a Buffet Breakfast at a nice venue, With the Family and Friends to...
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    This has NOTHING to do with Diabetes......

    CAUSED BY THIS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IynteMtSBxo :happy:
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    Sure brings a tear to your eye

    The story of the year doesn't give the proper praise and credit for this painful but understandable story as told by a loving wife........ The pastor asked if anyone in the congregation would like to express praise for answered prayers. Suzie Smith stood and walked to the podium. She said...
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    This has NOTHING to do with Diabetes......

    "Ha Ha Just Heard that Brazil is one of the "Seven one ders" of the world.!!!!:eek:
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