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Totally agree with you Ken, if it stops be binging on chocolate etc (and there is high risk of that) then I don't mind a few cheeky additives etc. I had a look on a pot though and there isn't as much as I though there might be so all in all it's a winner in my eyes. just need to find the...

Hi all, Thought i'd share my find with you. I have a bit of a sweet tooth and like to have some sort of dessert after a meal just to curb the cravings. I found today in my local Tesco that they have the Hartleys no added sugar Jelly and it is very low carb. Strawberry - 0.2g per 100g...

I have to back you up on this one. I feel the cold loads more than I used to. I have been hard core low carbing for the last 2 weeks and have felt chilly most of the time since then. I haven't lost any weight to feel a significant difference. I wonder if this is connected? Will need gloves at...

It's ignorance in people that makes them think that they can tell us 'you can't have that' I cut them short and tell them unless they are clued up on this condition then they should keep their opinions to themselves. most of the people i love dont have a clue about diabetes and it does bother...

Right back at ya Daisy ((((((hug))))))) I really need them today.

Hi, When I was first put on insulin I was just jabbing it in with no idea about carbs and counting them and all that jazz (my diabetes team are pretty awful), i gained about 3 stone in a really short space of time. Needless to say I was upset and then I stopped taking it completely, I has...

Yes I feel alone a lot of the time, and just yesterday I had a moment where I just felt so overwhelmed I had to just sit and cry it all out. But I think It makes it easier knowing the people on here are there and can help me and give advice when I need it and although I dont know you all...

I was mis diagnosed as a type 2 to begin with (i am actually type 1 on insulin) but even then the first thing i was given was a meter and told to test often. personally i don't think you can successfully take care of yourself without one. You should be able to get one for free from your...

I cna vouch for that, i've had a stomach ache for a few days and my BGs are mental!! Today, im normal. Hope he is better now :)

My fridge is a bit of a pain and sometimes goes loads colder than it should, I keep my insulin in the shelf in the door but im worried that by going to cold it will have ruined my insulin. Would this be the case?

You're not coming down with something are you? I find my BG is all over the place when I have a cold or something on it's way.

Usually for convenience i have them scrambled, in the micro, but if im at home and have little time on my hands i might push the boat out and have an omelette........roll on lunch time lol micro eggs!! yum!! :lol:

If you are using a set no of units every meal then this will by why you are hypoing so much. Carb counting classes will definately be a good idea as hypo's aren't good. How much do you take each meal? I noticed a big difference when i started matching my insulin to my carbs there were no hypos...

*stands up* im Lesli and i'm an Eggaholic :lol: Found it easier to low carb when i know i can have eggs you can do so much with them. had them breakfast AND lunch today :oops: :lol:

Hi, I have only just remember i posted this a couple of months ago now and found it really good to see all you replies. After i posted that i went back to my normal ways, ignore the diabetes and pretend it's not happening, but in the last couple of weeks i seemed to have turned a corner...

Might seem a silly question but speaking to someone the other day and they mentioned that diet drinks are bad because they fool your body into thinking it's getting something sweet so therefore raise you BG. personally i don't think it makes much difference to me but i wonder if anyone knows the...

What a way to make a lot of people feel like freaks :lol: Look after yourself and keep your levels normal and you shouldnt have any thrush problems. it's easily treated and isn't life threatening so if it happens then it happens, just have to deal with it. Lesli :)

I want a kit kat too now :lol: my colleague has one in her drawer............ :twisted: I totally agree that we should eat what we want when we crave it, why else do we have medication to help us lead a 'normal' life. i personally feel worse when i tell myself that i can't have something...

Hi, I have woken up this morning with a sore throat, runny nose and a bad mood :lol: i know when im feeling a bit grotty that my bg's don't ever do what i want them to do which makes me frustrated and i spend a lot of the day testing and and trying to make sure that things are ok. i just...

Hi Lahdida, im Certainly no expert on this as im still learning myself but i think the diet you have been recommended is far to high in carbs. The reason that the docs etc don't promote a low carb diet in the UK is that there hasn't been as much research done on it like there has been in...