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I also wrote to my MP with much the same content as your letter. The reply I received stated (again) PPE was not required in schools. Also, that it was up to each school to ensure it was a Covid safe environment. He pointed out to me that I was at no greater risk of catching Covid19 than anyone...

A thought has occurred to me, if children do not transmit Covid19 why is it still the case that officially grandparents are not able to babysit (unless socially distancing!)? This is the case if there are two parents and 2 grandparents. Most children in school live in a family environment...

I totally agree. Just because things haven’t gone bad in school since lockdown, with small numbers of children well spaced out,doesn’t mean they are going to be safe in September. I’m really concerned and even afraid of what is going to happen in a crowded environment with no PPE. I can only...

I also work in a school. I am due to return in September and do my normal hours (mornings) working in a year 6 class with 30 children and one other adult. I support children with learning difficulties so am in close contact with them while I am at work. No PPE is advised by the local authority...

I have been told to return to work at a primary school where I am a learning support assistant. I will be working my normal hours (mornings). I have expressed my concern to the headteacher who has given me a job to do in, more or less, isolation. I have done this job before, it will probably...

I am due my regular HBA1c test tomorrow. Also on the test request is Urea and Electrolytes test. Do I need to fast for the U & E part?

Thank you all. It is definitely a blood test and that is all that has been asked for. I have recently had a full set of blood tests which is probably why just these two tests for later this year.

Like Flora123 I use Livlife. I only eat 3 slices and not every day but that suits me. It toasts well too.

I have been given a new type of blood test sheet from my DN. It is for an HBA1c test together with a UE test. I’m unsure whether you need to fast for a UE test. Can any advise please?

Thanks for your advice. I will continue my fast.

I am going to a have a blood test today. Looking at the form last night I noticed a section for fasting lipids had been ticked. I have been fasting as I thought my cholesterol was going to be tested but the box has been crossed out. The blood test is described on the form as nonfasting. Should...

I have often wondered why, given the diabetes ‘epidemic’, you only ever see large ranges of gluten-free products in shops and restaurants but hardly any sugar free, low carb options. I believe if the will was there to sort this out it wouldn’t be too difficult. I am not saying get rid of...

I too wish Dr Malhotra every success with his argument. Taking on the food and pharma industries needs to be done. I find it shocking how figures are always being messed with so more drugs can be prescribed. As a type 2 diabetic, I am also dismayed at the amount of ‘healthy’ foods are not at...

When I was diagnosed type 2 around a year ago I decided to control it with LCHF diet and exercise (no drugs). I joined 3 over 50 keep fit classes, walked a lot more and ate sensibly. I am now over 4 stone lighter and my diabetes is in remission. I feel great and still follow the above routine...

Meant to say not to change dietary advice. Dah

I agree with Walnut Face. It makes no sense to change dietary advice so there must be other reasons why this is not happening

LCHF diet and exercise worked for me [emoji4]

I found this an issue when I first started the LCHF diet. After a couple of weeks things do get back to normal in my experience.

Thank you all for your support and Chasida, don't give up! I feel so well, the best in years. [emoji4]

Just been for my second diabetes check up with my diabetic nurse. I was quietly confident about my HBa1C results as I check my bg regularly. Since March 2016 I have managed to lose 4.5 stone following the LCHF diet and upping my exercise levels. My diabetic nurse was amazed at my weight loss...