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    How do you overcome fear of testing?

    Hey there same here, I have a needle phobia and the first time I tried to do it I was in tears and shaking and it took me three hours to do the test. I have got past it well virtually by knowing that if I dont test and understand what my bodys doing then its my fault and my fault alone. Also...
  2. J

    Shopping when hungry

    Walked around Tescos food shopping really really fancied some cake and chocolate but bravely I walked on. Some days eating healthy is really hard especially when you're feeling as shattered as I feel today.
  3. J

    Bad stomach Ache

    Hey thanks for the response, dont think its food poisoning as I've had it before with throwing up as well. Same thing happened on holiday eating a piece of carott cake so wondered if that was linked.
  4. J

    Bad stomach Ache

    HI all, I suffered from incredibely painful stomach ache last night after eating at my Nephews 18th birthday party. I ate , salad, a slice of quiche , sausage roll and some chicken tikka washed down with a non alchoholic bucks fizz. Started feeling poorly about 2 hours after the food ...
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    First HbA1c as well :0)

    Hi all, well had my first HbA1c results today as well. The results were shown as 6.6 down from 7.1 and I have lost 1 stone and 3 pounds since the 3rd week in June so really please. Apparently my colesterol is 5.9 which is a bit high and I have been subsribed Satins but overall I am really...
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    Night sweats

    Hey there I experienced the same thing on holiday, stupidly i had a piece of carrot cake with loads of butter cream and icing and thought nothing of it until later. I started with stomach ache then banging head and going hot and cold for most of the night. Had another slice a few days later and...
  7. J

    Severe heartburn

    Hey there I used to get very bad heart burn, but luckily for me its cleared up since eating as advised before 8pm each evening. Also found milk and a round of plain bread very good for heart burn if you're still getting it.
  8. J

    Look at what we're missing out on...

    Actually that makes me feel quite sick.
  9. J

    Totally fed up

    hey there totally understand what you're going through re food - its a pain in the ar........e . Why dont you see if your family would follow the same food diet as yourself. My hubbie Paul as soon as he knew i was diabetic did this automatically and is seriously good especially when I'm...
  10. J

    Not really to health but had a fantastic day today :0)

    Thanks everybody for your support really appreciate it . :D
  11. J

    Post your mug shots!

    I would post but feel its unfair for the people out there eating to post a picture of myself - they might be violently sick ha ha. :lol:
  12. J

    Swelled ankles and water blisters

    Thanks for that yes I'll keep an eye on it. My docs really good so if I'm feeling off at all she normally sees me straight away.
  13. J

    Swelled ankles and water blisters

    Got this checked out as well seems my water tablets didnt like me so they've been swopped to a different type and no issues now. Mind you doc said that as I lost weight the ankle swelling etc would improve anyway.
  14. J

    Foot check - not too bad at all :0)

    I have a plastic thingie tickling my feet - basically had to close my eyes and say if i could feel it. I was laughing all the time it was soo darned ticklish and he checked the movement in my feet and toes and checked my toe nails. Then checked the balls of my feet and recommended some instep...
  15. J

    Foot check - not too bad at all :0)

    Well had my foot check today, apparently everythings fine and very healthy - so rather pleased. Amazing how you can hear your pulse at the top and sides of your feet. :lol:
  16. J

    Not really to health but had a fantastic day today :0)

    Hey all if you're interested heres a link to the Preston FM podcast were I sang a couple of songs . http://www.canstream.co.uk/prestonfm/index.php?id=178
  17. J

    Not really to health but had a fantastic day today :0)

    Hey all I know its not related to health or maybe it is I dont know as I am mega happy. Had the best day, Preston FM interviewed my band and I today as we're playing at the Avenham Park Pavillion in Preston as part of the first ever Tringe and we got to play five songs. It was brilliant...
  18. J

    Hi everybody, I am so excited

    Thats wonderfull Sandy, just make sure you start using a cage for him from day one in the car and if left alone in the kitchen. Otherwise you might need a new kichen lol.
  19. J

    Music Music Music!

    I've got some cool news re music - my bands gonna release a single to the download charts - you never know we might make the top 20 lol if we sell 4,000 downloads. :lol:
  20. J

    ecg.....why!!!!

    When my blood pressure was up my doc sent me for an ECG - think its standard practise - dont worry :)
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