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    New Type 2

    I feel the same about chocs but actually found that I really enjoyed the 3 I've had (1 a week!) as they taste so different, much stronger, more bitter (dark chocolate) and yes the flavour to savour is great. saving for guests? ... NO .... enjoy as a real treat! :D
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    New diagnosis and Christmas!

    Thanks Cugila, Generally everything is going well at the moment. What though is the Tare facility on the scales?? :mrgreen:
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    Newly diagnosed T1

    Hi Susie, I've only recently been diagnosed as T2 and am still reacting to the diagnosis. It seams really normal to have the odd moment shedding a tear, but I think in the last 3 weeks I have realised there is little you can't have, you just have to think ahead. I was really chuffed to save...
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    alcohol confusion and high am readings!

    Hi all I'm not an alcohol just confused! But I do like my red wine and G&Ts at the weekend. I know white wine has a carb count, as do port and liquers, but I can't find out about red wine - if dry cider has carbs do other dry alcoholic drinks?? :?: Also I am finding my first am readings have...
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    hello and help!!!

    Hi Donna, I've just been diagnosed and finding all the reading on this site rather scary and depressing. Not to the extent you are experiencing but I suspect that big emotional reactions to the diagnosis and management are normal. I get the feel from the forum that many people have not had...
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    New diagnosis and Christmas!

    Hi everyone, I've been reading some of the postings here and feel almost at home! I too was diagnosed 2 weeks ago on the day of surgery by the 3+ ketones and BMI of 8.6 2hours after breakfast. The surgery has been cancelled until my BG is 'stable' - whatever that might mean! The week before...
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    Diabetics and stressful careers

    Hi, I've just been diagnosed and thinking about Why ME! I'm 47, not had much in the way of health problems and this only came to light when I went in for gynae surgery. So was a real shock. I've always eaten well (I love cooking too much really) and healthily, drink less than a woman's...
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