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Kat As I mentioned speak to the card people as theyre so helpful. Explain you didnt know and wondering what they can advise ref some remuneration. Say it "as it is" to them... really helpful people I found .. Good luck.

if youre diabetic then all your meds are free on nhs..

you could call the card people and explain.. the paid for card would need swapping for an exempt card albeit it looks same.. we rang them and very helpful..

you could call the card people and explain.. the paid for card would need swapping for an exempt card albeit it looks same.. we rang them and very helpful..

dont know ref thyroid but do know that metformin is prescribed for diabetes thus you should be exempt from paying as a diabetic if you have your card.. if you dont have one then request from doc.. chemist may be able to accommodate a refund if card not with you yet...

brett im also dieting to try assist bs reduction.. low carbing also to aid diet... doctor aware im trying options..

brett im type2 medicated with pills.. blood sugars too high as not enough insulin produced... high blood sugars worsened by carbs as well as the poorly performing pancreas so unsure of your suggested scenario

I agree.. why wasn't I told this 6 years ago by the medics... have to try find my own way out of this now..

Fergus Thanks.. so the trick is to go low carb and keep to the better GL ones where I have to take some carbs?... any lists of the foods online that fall in to the low GL?

i agree that if you feel better and bs better then thats as scientific as needed.. i think i seem to be better bood sugar with general carbs than starch but cant figure out difference?... or are they the same?

also every doctor and nhs advice says plenty of starch on type2 regime.. Really cant fathom this out..

Information around suggests that eating Carbs stimulates production of Insulin (even in Type2) and Insulin breaks down sugars (and reducing blood sugar number) plus can promote fat production (weight gain). Sometimes wonder then why I am low carbing to keep my blood sugars steady. Less...

Heard that Low Carb diet impairs Fungal Immunity and may explain a few things at this end.. any input and advise?

Thankyou all.. Great list to get me going :-)

Any suggested recipes for low carb that use quorn pieces... for evening meal etc... thx

Save them for Christmas Panto :-).. Well done I say..

not sure what you mean alex

yes use luvlufe and burgen... sadly they wont fix the slimming world scenario

i actually mean no potatoes pasta rice or bread.. odd burgen slice bread ok... carbs around 20% of an item ok in moderation.. keen to see if anyone done low low carb on slimming world?

Have started Slimming World and seen and discussed Red Plan which is Low Carb. When suggesting my bs needs NO Carb right now (numbers too high with carbs) thetes little advice and guidance about how to replace carbs but still stay to plan. Im Type2 on pills. Anyone similar and worked out some...