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Hiya I'm not so long ago dx as well.take your time and read this forum its got loads of help.low carb Is fab for dieting and you don't go hungry .try not to worry its scary but you can do this x

Well done you that's fab as well:happy:.I need other bits sorted and to be well and I've bought a mountain bike

:) Today saw a new diabetic nurse who seemed fab.I've had my flu and pneumonia jab and also arranged for eye clinic and foot podiatrist .plus I've lost 25lb since middle of December .she also said Will give slow release metformin if these cause tummy probe after two weeks try.seems fair. She...

I'm missing mashed potatoes is all oh yes and gravy. Original poster get back to the table with family .chatting and laughing part of meal times.Will make you feel less out of things :)

Hiya I had this yesterday and the nurse got the gp to take out of my hand. I was told I was to cold as well.

Zimbabwe is a good one on there

Boots are usually a good boss. But it could also depend on which bit he works at

:woot: Good for you and I agree

Good luck

Well I suppose I could be classed as over weight in accordance with the nation statistics .I need to loose another two stone to be in the helthy zone so I wonder if this is her thinking

Thank you this nurse is the practice nurse and the diabetic nurse.. Without cutting carbs my levels were not dropping with cutting carbs my levels have dropped.. I simply don't understand why the nurses are so behind.. Surly if it works they must know.. Oh well back on monday for bloods and hope...

Hi I've had roughly about 3 weeks one 500mg metformin and about 5 weeks getting to grips with low carb and yes I've lost 21 lbs already but could loose another 2 stone to be in healthy weight ..

Have you spoken to your gp or nurse

Yes I don't quite understand it but I think if that's the case for you then your doing really well

Perhaps I should say I do have a problem with abcess's that refuse to go away..I'm sat wondering is this why she has increased the meds ..I'm rather disapointed to say the least..but I refuse to give in

Thank you that's a very good idea..she did say that once I've had bloods she will have a chat to me about diet and book me an eye test and such..just didn't want the extra meds really Wanted diet to do it..

Hi I went to see new diabetic nurse today as we have moved house.was hoping for better info than starch and carbs but nope..any way at the moment I'm on 500mg metformin and have got levels down to inbetween 5.6 and 7.8 if that makes sense. Not been higher this week at all. But the nurse insisted...

Its funny I think I eat so well now..for lunch I have home made ham salad and new ryvita crispbread 3carbs only for them plus 2pickled onions (I know how to live lol)..with blueberrys and small bit bio yogurt for pud.. tonight I have broccolie and salmon and couliflower with mixed peppers. Takes...

And watch out for the low calorie soups like weight watchers I almost bought a tin thinking make a nice lunch but its was sooo high

Thank you all but when people are dx and have no advice offered this forum was such a welcome site..that and being told to eat starch and pot bread ect..had I don't that I'm convinced I'd still be way up there in numbers. The low carb is hard to do and take in but it works