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Yes, I'd love to see a psychologist but unfortunately they cost way too much and I can't afford one. they won't give me one on the NHS.

How about setting yourself short terms goals you can readily assess you have achieved or not. I do but then after two weeks I have a blow out and eat all I want for a week. Once the short term has expired, review and adjust the target or your behaviour, and keep doing that until you get where...

Hi thanks for your advice but I simply am only motivated by the negatives - we are all different. I do run. I do the 0-5K on Tuesdays and Sundays. On Saturdays I do Park run and am on my 10th run so can get a Tshirt! I walk 15mins to work and from work so 30mins a day. This is not motivating me...

I'm different to everyone else I'm afraid. I need scare tactics to keep me on track. The most helpful advice on here are the ones scaring me - we're all different. I eat well and healthily for my three meals of the day but I love sweets and crisps, thats my downfall and as I can get them pretty...

How is that an odd comment? I've already written that the motivation for me to change was that I thought I was going to die if I didn't make changes. Because DT2 is a silent killer, I don't feel like I'm dying ie there is no pain or twinge or anything. And no that doesn't mean I want it but...

Hi all, When I was first diagnosed I was so much in shock that I radically changed everything as I thought I was gonna die. Since two months ago I havent been given any follow up and have just been left to take my medication, which I do successfully with no problems, and to visit to test again...

So glad Im not the only one! Ive never had anythign like it ever until I was diagnosed with DT2 and have been on Metformin and low cholesterol tablets. My professionals say its coz my body isnt used to being a normal sugar level. I think its the same symptoms as low blood sugar as Im eat Low...

Hi there, Question, can you have sugar lows with T2D? I was diagnosed 4 weeks ago and am now on Metformin 3 times a day and low cholesterol tablets. I've cut down on my carbs, changing to Burgen bread, Porridge, brown rice I've increased my fruit and veg, lowered my dairy intake (no milk in...

How do I know how long I've been diabetic? Also has it damaged my organs?

Ok I've been given Metformin. 500g a day then 1000g a day then 1500g a day increasing each week. I don't understand why I'm not on insulin injections (though thankful) can anyone answer that? Can I eat a normal diet now breakfast, lunch, dinner as long as it's low fat, carb and no sugar? What do...

Yup, Pinky was talking about their fasting levels and I had also talked about my fasting levels (relevant). Sean then brought in the conversation to Pinky about certain foods, this led onto me asking Sean about the certain foods specific, again, relevant. You were the one who was discussing my...

You don't need to suggest anything? I was never asking the question? It doesn't bother me? It was someone else askign the question? I had however asked several others which haven't yet been answered? x

It wont let me change it

Tried that lol - shows an error page

I do but can't change it, tried three times

I do but can't change it, tried three times

Can you tell me your opinion on bread, pasta and Lentils as I love them all. I can cut back on Bread and pasta but love my lentils. Baked beans? What spread do you use? Baked beans? Eggs?

My Fasting blood sugar level was 12.6 and my Plasma Glucose was 13 the GP isnt too bothered about it but is that a really high score?

Hi Guys, I've just been newly diagnosed. I've just had beans on toast and realising that is now a history meal! Question, I've been having lentils with my minced meat as I thought this was healthier, I love it but do i have to stop eating Lentils now?

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