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  1. walnut_face

    Newcastle diet

    welcome @smudge75 and good luck Please post daily with your Fasting numbers and we will cheer you on! Tagging @AlcalaBob who has just completed this journey and @Pipp who undertook this many moons ago
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    Pros and cons of official diagnosis?

    Pros: You will get a retinopathy screening each year You will get a blood test at least once a year Cons: You will have to tell every insurer (Vehicle and Travel) Officially diagnosed or not I would say that you may already have insulin resistance and will have to be very careful and keep a...
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    What does alcohol do to you?

    I find a few drinks slows the morning liver dump. Too many and I loose steerage. In others I hope it makes me more attractive and interesting!
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    Disagreement with doctors about testing strips

    True to a point, the Clinical Commissioning Group sets budgets, and guidance that they are held to. Penalties are issued where GP's go over budget
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    Disagreement with doctors about testing strips

    The problem is the way GP's are funded. Most, (if not all) GP surgeries are private enterprises. They receive a 'capitation fee' for each patient on their books. They also receive payments for achieving targets (e.g. MMR Vacination, STATINS) They also receive an additional fee for patients with...
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    Diabetes and Gout

    I am currently experiencing my first attack of gout in over 3 years. This time on the elbow. Purines are the enemy, and it is surprising where they are found. I always put mine down to drinking too much beer or whatever, until I notice I always had an attack in May each year. The culprite...
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    'Normal' HBAc1?

    Looks low carb to me ;)
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    Returning to running (ahem...jogging) with interesting BG results

    I have no problem with yougsters passing me, it is the veterans that get my goat
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    Phil Vickery's New Diabetes Book

    Had my hopes up that is mas this fella https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_Vickery_(rugby_union) Just another cook then, perhaps I should write one, I can boil an egg :D
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    Does your diabetes nurse weigh you regularly?

    Not any more, I have my review over the phone
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    Any neuropathy sufferers

    It was my presenting pins and needles to the Docs that led to my diagnosis. It stayed with me for several months until I started taking Alpha Lipoic Acid, not suffered since
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    Parcel deliverer with diabetes fined for day off for doctor visit sadly dies

    I think you are right @Sue192 In that we share responsibility. In this instance it appears the 'gig' economy is at work again. He was not an employee, but a contractor. One that was required to wear a DPD uniform and rent a DPD liveried van from them. Hopefully the employment status of these...
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    Travel Insurance Diabetes Premiums

    I am fortunate that Nationwide will still cover me at no extra cost on their annual policy which comes with a flexaccount
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    Type 1 Protein in urine

    http://www.phlaunt.com/diabetes/14046702.php Is a good read, basically his kidneys are not filtering efficiently, and protein is leaking into the bloodstream. His Dr may be influenced by the UKPDS study. (Very) Good BG control may well keep problems at bay. You might also like to search for Dr...
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    Better HbA1c, but now high cholesterol

    Mine went up initially. If you are lowering weight you are 'eating' your fat. It enters the bloodstream, hence cholesterol goes up! Mine has come down since, to 5.8 I am not concerned, they can bleat statins all they like, 5.8 IS NOT high
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    Curly kale "mistake"

    :nailbiting::nailbiting::nailbiting: Often stir fry kale in sesame oil, garlic, ginger and pine nuts for varied texture
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    Yeah I have finally lost some weight.

    @Brunneria https://broghies.com/whats-a-broghie/ I think I might give them a go Edit: No I won't they are 88% Carb!
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    alpha lipoic acid

    It can do, and has certainly helped me. In Germany it is routinely prescribed to diabetics. Do search the forum, there are several threads on the subject Edit heres one https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/alpha-lipoic-acid.128250/page-2#post-1601506
  19. walnut_face

    Type 2 Life

    Excellent effort with the non smoking Johnny!
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