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I don't suppose they are in the grand scheme of things but out of a 14g breakfast, 8g were the raspberries. Although having said that it only raised my blood by 2.2mmol/l so probably not as bad as I am making them out. I am still having to get used to measuring, counting etc so it's good to be...

Oh my I had forgotten the beauty, simplicity and just mouth watering temptation of crisp sandwiches!

My most indulgent breakfast this week has been, extra thick double cream, raspberries, strawberries, a sprinkle of sliced almonds and a grated square of dark chocolate (14g of carbs - discovered raspberries are high!!!!) I've also had avocado and bacon slices with salad, and salad with cheese...

Newbie here adding her take ... I'm not a huge bread fan (unless it's sourdough or Tiger bread, then I can bought for a loaf of that ;)) At no point have I been told to cut anything out of my diet, neither here or away from the forum. I have however been told to watch my carb intake and now...

Absolutely in terms of the definition of disability. The 200-mile limit seems like reasonable adjustments under this. However, as this is not being adhered to and is having a further impact on you, then this comes under a breach of the Equality Act 2010 and you could raise a grievance to your...

Feel properly devastated! I love my bi-weekly shopping trips and not picking up what I love, because I'm being really determined at low carb has left me feeling awful :( I know its a temporary thing as I'll get used to what I can and can't am I have built some treats in there but its awful that...

I've had two (one each side) and on the worst, the right I did have the steroid injection (this was many years ago and pre-diabetes). Honestly, I can sympathise as it's some of the worst pain I've had. The injection helped, as did physio and then yoga, I can't comment on the diabetes part but...

I seem to be managing the carb situation okay for lunch (live on salads anyway) and dinners (if I cut potatoes etc) but I am soooooo struggling for breakfasts - my usual go-to breakfasts of granola, muffins, porridges, toast etc are now out! I also eat a fair bit of fruit; strawberries, kiwis...

You and others are my inspiration! I do not intend to roll over and play nice when all the evidence points the other way (academic logic brain here). I don't understand why testing is so frowned upon - if lack of knowledge about food is increasing dependency upon drugs, stop treating the...

Had my second appointment with the PN today, she went through my food diary and warned me about potatoes (one scoop mash/less than five new potatoes) warned me off melon, queried my choice in yoghurt. Showed concern about my egg consumption (earned myself a cholesterol check with that one) and...

I know, I knew it's premature yet - but I sat earlier on and put 3 months of bg readings on my sugar. Disheartened me massively, only a small handful of results are in "single" figures and none were below 8.9 I am counting carbs etc now and just did a pre-meal test and it was 6.6 #happydance...

That looks amazing ... Sadly I have a tomato allergy so it's out for me but will pass that on to hubby for him and our son ;). Might be a good start.

Hi, I've done my reading, research, food diary etc - and seriously, I thought I was a fairly healthy eater but apparently not! Now I just feel overwhelmed :( my appointment with the doc/practice nurse is on Tuesday and whilst I have questions for them, equally, I feel underprepared. I feel...

Thank you everyone for comments. I'll know more when I've spoken to the doc & PN on 24th. Definitely spent my day reading up and now my head feels like I screwed it on backwards. Food diary definitely highlights areas for improvement too! Re blood tests - back in November I had the following...

Thanks Rachox, I must admit breakfast will be one of my struggles, I grab and go generally (I have an amazing hubby who does me pack up, BUT does not get carbs etc), fruit or cereal are the easy options to stick in a tub and take to work! Crisps, I can live without, bread I don't very often...

Hi Alexandra, So today I've had - 40g of granola with a strawberry, couple of blueberries for breakfast, lunch was a salad (lettuce, fennel, raw white cabbage, carrot, pepper) and cottage cheese, a bag of wotsits, a snack of 1/8th of a melon and an apple, dinner has been a chicken breast...

Hi, HbA1c confirmed at 60 last week after a long time borderline. It was 47 in November. I've also had borderline Ferritin levels for a while (at least since Nov 16) confirmed last week at 372 after being 247 in November. Currently keeping a food diary and meeting doc on 24th where tablets...