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  1. Mud Island Dweller

    My name's Gordon and I'm a diabetic...

    As you are into graphs ask for all your previous test results l find a help :-)
  2. Mud Island Dweller

    BG testing - a decision made

    Andy and Zand l wish your new diet well l haven't had a macdonalds since a friend bought me 2 in 2010 as places to eat were closed. Sadly McDonalds were open :yuck:
  3. Mud Island Dweller

    newbie with high BG levels...what do i do now?

    l disagree with the have to test first thing in the morning if after the odd test you are stable in the morning why waste sticks. As a t2 stick limits means odd first thing test but meals are what count. l try for under 6 at 2 hrs but thats my choice
  4. Mud Island Dweller

    Dec 2014 update: New research on the Low Carb Diet in general practice

    interesting comment on liver l have Gilberts so l am also doing myself a favour with that low carbing l do.
  5. Mud Island Dweller

    Cauli Bread

    Dunno nicked it off a fbook recipe sorry!
  6. Mud Island Dweller

    Cauli Bread

    Anyone seen this? Cauliflower! It might be easily passed but this Nutrient Dense cabbage is Low in Fat & Carbs, high in Fibre and Rich in Anti-oxidants... and makes a pretty darn good replacement of bread but it's low carb, gluten free and grain free! Cauliflower 'bread' Sticks: 1 head of...
  7. Mud Island Dweller

    Colds and viruses

    Got a cold at the moment got over one about 5 weeks ago. First first ages blaming other half he is non diabetic always getting them. Normal cold so far bloods around what usually are but l havent tested much with either cold on theory everyone says bs go up and as under the circumstances l have...
  8. Mud Island Dweller

    Help with constipation

    You not drinking enough water it is a side effect of lchf
  9. Mud Island Dweller

    Quick question , help please

    Ask about middle ear problem like vertigo. As deaf you wouldn't probably notice hearing but the walking part and confusion is a symptom and you are probably so anxious the confusion isnt helping. On the +ve side it isnt bubonic plague :)
  10. Mud Island Dweller

    Not a happy bunny...

    lf you are doing excercise then often you wont show much weight loss as you will gain muscle which weighs more than fat. You WILL have fat loss which is much more importaint start to measure yourself with a tape measure it will give you lots of confidence.
  11. Mud Island Dweller

    Aspartame...scary

    Read this on aspartame if it is true the small amount l do have and that's the odd coke zero/diet coke since last few weeks just became the small amount l don't have again. l know about the health problems and up to a few weeks ago never had any, over the last few weeks had a few coke zero or...
  12. Mud Island Dweller

    bmj statins & lies

    lnteresting about happy given the yelling match my gp and l had when he tried to bully me into statins l am very stubborn though.....still not on statins
  13. Mud Island Dweller

    Quick question , help please

    probably transferred when she held you... problem solved and even if it wasn't transferred doesn't matter you got a good lesson in "story of life with a finger prick". Also make sure you wash prick area. l just wash the finger bit l am going to use with some water don't bother with soap in case...
  14. Mud Island Dweller

    LCHF diet - effect on Cholesterol levels?

    l put up info in a seperate thread but will repeat here. lt is dangerous to get suppliments and take them you need to have a blood test which will give Vit D levels. lt is linked to calcium balance as well and immune system. Diabetes is linked to immune systems. lf you are low as many are you...
  15. Mud Island Dweller

    Partner recently diagnosed with type 2... Any advice please...

    Metformin is not a magic bullet it will generally not lower much it will help though lower numbers are down to diet. And l understand it takes 1month to 6 weeks for effects to arrive. Metformin is liver support. What is he eating now food wise keep us appraised of diet esp with high numbers...
  16. Mud Island Dweller

    Cholesterol: cue the violins

    l was furious l booked holiday ins and the fact l refuse statins counts against me even though l spent ages exlaining about how cholestrol works my numbers the nhs lying etc. They were totaly lost and end result...the book says. The fact l am t2 is imaterial the fact l refuse statins OMG ...
  17. Mud Island Dweller

    Quick question , help please

    You have a test as a diabetic called retinopathy drops are put in the eye, after 20mins photos are taken then you sod off home with dilated eyes trying not to trip over everything and cussing sunshine cause the brightness makes your eyes pour tears. You are sent the results after a couple of...
  18. Mud Island Dweller

    Severe Depression

    You advice has been and continues to be invaluable on this, nhs help advice as you see is less than appalling. Food advice never given only how and when to inject. Aall 3 of us looked blankly at each other over Phoenix comment about set carb/time etc on meals No drs ever taken interest in...
  19. Mud Island Dweller

    Type 2 Tiredness

    Sorry been feeling bad about being snappy in at work sneaked off to apoligise to you for snaping at you
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