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Hi Janieb , I only have two slices of Burgen bread per day and apart from these, very little else in the way of carbs . I`ve got used to having curry without rice and bolognese without the spaghetti , just very ocassionally I`ll have one new potato , I eat loads of veg and salad , chicken and...

Re: statins I`m currently on a break from Crestor, had my blood test on Friday and see the Doctor next week to see what effects the break is having on cholesterol . I was taking 10mg crestor per day but had muscle aches and an upset stomach . I have been very vigilant with regards to fat , but...

I took Crestor statin and reduced my total cholesterol from 6.8 to 3.7 . I then decided to come off them with my Docs approval and only two months later , had another blood test and the cholesterol had gone up to 6.5 with high trigs despite me eating a very healthy diet with not a lot of fat ...

Hello and welcome . I was diagnosed 6 months ago and persuaded my Doctor to let me try a change of diet and extra exercise, she agreed to give me an initial 3 months and so I began to read, read and more read and decided that a lower carb regime was the way forward for me . I`ve always walked a...

I use loads of the stuff :D I use it to thicken curries and also grate cheese into it to put over cauliflower, scrummy x

You`re welcome ! To confirm , Ken is spot on , I just had to answer a few questions and fill in the list of meds , it would appear that diabetics not on insulin are welcome as long as you let the blood service know if there are any changes in your treatment or health .

Just thought this worth mentioning . I gave blood in early April and then mid April , had my routine blood test for HbA1c, cholesterol , liver function etc . I saw the nurse two weeks later and was pleased that the A1c was a lot lower . However, I then checked with the Blood Doner Service after...

Hello and welcome Chris . My experience was that due to the wrong dietry advice from the HCP , I went from a Pre Diabetes stage to full blown Diabetes within two years, if I had only known then about lowering the carbs , I might not be diabetic now . The advice I was given was to eat plenty of...

Retired , was the chef in our own pub/restaurant . Now do voluntary work for the Blue Cross on the Pet Bereavement Support Service helpline , 14 grandchildren tend to keep me busy !

Hi Denise, sorry to rain on your parade but on the whole, cases brought against the medical fraternity are non starters . I understand your anger, I also felt let down when poor dietry advice took me from Pre D to Diabetes but quite honestly , there is little to be gained by thinking of lawyers...

Sadly, many Doctors, mine included , wont prescribe test strips unless you are on meds, which is madness as we need to test in able to stay off meds, its a no win situation . Lots of people find that cutting carbs helps to keep the BG lower , I follow this regime and walk lots too . Theres lots...

So very sorry for your loss , I hope that you can rebuild your life with your little one x

Hi Hana , I have a 10 year old Labrador and a 6 year old Jack Russell, I`ve always walked them as my husband is disabled and in a wheelchair but since DX with diabetes , I`ve walked further !! I did a 7 mile walk a few weeks ago, my son came with me as I was walking on Bodmin Moor and he was...

I`ve been on three types of medication for high BP for 12 years, a gift from my Mother as was diabetes and high cholesterol ! Despite being on meds, my BP was, only four months ago 169/90 and this week it is 120/70 . I have another review coming up and if its still low , my meds are going to be...

I shouldnt think a teaspoon of ice cream will make that much difference Rob ! The ham roll on the other hand, well , the bread content isnt good for a start !! Having said this , dont beat yourslef up over it , we all find it tough going at times and would surely go crazy if we didnt allow...

Hi Rob and welcome, yes 12 as a fasting test is high ! You should be aiming for under 6 ideally but then, its not an ideal world is it ? Dont panic though , there is a lot you can do to help yourself , have you been put onto any medication ? Many people, myself included, have found that lowing...

Hello Sally , I am sorry that you in turmoil, I cant advise re your diabetes as I am Type 2 . But , I am a parent of grown up children, youngest 34 and know that if one of them were struggling , I`d want to help , even if it was just to give support . Please tell them how you`re feeling, your...

Walking my dogs every day at Golitha Falls on Bodmin Moor very close to my home , an enchanted woodland with waterfall . Watching them swim , waiting for the bluebells to spread their carpet and, if I am really lucky, spotting an otter , bliss x

Sorry you are feeling down and fed up, but I think its only human, everyone has " those days " even without the Diabetes . I was only dx 6 months ago and mostly upbeat and positive but I have the odd fed up day , so gentle hugs to you, hope you feel better soon x

Hi Sara , my DN was just the same , her words were " Only cutting fat will make a difference " But I went ahead because to me, cutting carbs seemed the right way to go . Over the past 5 months , my results have spoken volumes and she has gone very quiet !!