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Hi Adeydee, I experienced hair loss after losing a lot of weight (about 3 stone) in a few months on the LCHF diet. It righted itself after about 6-8 weeks. I do not take any drugs for my diabetes (type2) and my thyroid is apparently fine. It is worth getting your thyroid checked if you haven't...

Thank you both, you have put my mind at rest. [emoji846]

Hi, I have just collected a form from my doctor's surgery for my routine HbA1c blood test. I have noticed that a tick has been put next to UE - Electrolytes. I don't know why this has been ticked. I am a LCHF diet and exercise controlled Type 2 diabetic. I feel really well and have only visited...

Thank you for your reply. That makes things clearer. I was diagnosed in March this year so I won't be paying VAT. I appreciate your help with this.

Hi, I am a little confused re VAT exemption. If I buy my test strips and lancets for my blood glucose meter from the diabetes.co. U.K. Shop do I pay the VAT exempt price? I am a Type 2 diabetic controlling my bg with diet and exercise and test regularly. I have seen forms to give to retailers...

Well done you. From what you have said I am doing very similar to you and have lost over 4 stone and dropped 3 dress sizes. I test my blood regularly and it is always within NHS 'normal' range. Hopefully that will be reflected in my next HBA1C (my 2nd since diagnosis around 6 months ago). You...

My husband, whilst understanding my need to follow the LCHF diet, has not changed his diet one jot. He still eats all the things I don't want to including Friday night fish and chips. I am around 6 months post diagnosis and have lost over 4 stone in weight and my BS is under control from diet...

You mention thyroid problems. Could this be having an impact on your body's response to blood sugar?

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Never got mine either, although the promise is still there ever time I sign in. Sent from my iPhone using DCUK Forum mobile app

I agree with ChrisSamsdad. Both of my sons will suffer because of this referendum result. Both work in London, at the moment. They work hard. Leaving before 7am and not getting home until after 7pm. Their future is now uncertain. Needless to say I am angry. What a kick in the teeth for the...

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I too turned down the opportunity to attend one of these courses for the same reasons expressed by Lindy1706. I find it extremely frustrating and quite sad that newly diagnosed diabetics are being misinformed in this way. Sent from my iPhone using DCUK Forum mobile app

Hi Jim70 I too am newly diagnosed type 2 (Feb 2016). I was becoming very anxious about my bg levels (which I now know are fine). After talking to my diabetic nurse I now have a Microdot tester and receive my lancets and test strips on prescription. It may be worth talking to your diabetic nurse...

Many thanks to all of you who have responded to my question. You have made me feel much happier about the new healthier me. Who cares about the label?:)

Hi. I was diagnosed T2 diabetic by my gp at the end of February this year after a non fasting blood test of 10.8 in December followed by 2 fasting blood tests. The first was 8.6 and the next 7.2. The reason for my first blood test was that I was feeling unwell and very tired and I was concerned...