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This looks very positive. Does the light affect circadian rhythm at all? I have a genetic eye condition that will make it hard to monitor for retinopathy and means laser treatment is contraindicated so I'm very keen to hear about prevention and alternative treatments for retinopathy. (I've just...

People may be interested in this article in Pulse magazine about recording consultations http://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/your-practice/dilemmas/can-i-stop-a-patient-recording-our-consultation/20030215.article and this further analysis by a doctor (who isn't very fond of the idea)...

hi thanks for the replies. I was dx just before xmas so am waiting for appointment with practice nurse (18th jan) who I hope will give me meter and strips, if not I will buy them myself, so at the moment I'm making changes without being able to get such good feedback as testing would give. I've...

I'm also wondering about buckwheat and am confused about some stuff being high fiber but not breaking down to glucose in humans. I found this article on it: http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=11 "The nutrients in buckwheat may contribute to blood sugar control. In a test...

so are the green ones the ones that don't have starch but do have fibre?

which veg/fruit is best for meeting daily fibre intake without spiking bg?

I am confused about porridge. (the rolled oats type not instant mixes) It is obviously high in carbs, but then some things I read say it's mostly soluble fibre which is a type of carb that is good for diabetics? In general is porridge good for people with diabetes?

I have raised enzymes for my liver and gp has said non-alcoholic fatty liver. I haven't been for scans or anything to identify if there is inflammation. Fatty liver scares me a lot more than a dx of diabetes. I guess there is so much message about diabetes being manageable but fatty liver feels...

I hsven't been through this, but what i'd like (if it does get addressed) is first of all a leaflet explaining ideal treatment after birth and so what I should be trying to get in place and agreed beforehand. Then I'd like tips on what to do if the care team isn't playing ball (like the simple...

I have used this recipe: http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/eggs-recipes/proper-scotch-eggs-with-lovely-scottish-cheese-and-pickle/#H7tO9vm4beWAz6za.97 and substituted almond flour for dusting, and for the breadcrumbs I've substituted half almond flour and half chopped almonds. Then I've baked...

Thanks for your reply :) I think I will give them a go.

Does anyone have experience of these as a substitute for potatoes? Do they tend to be better for BG?