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  1. woodenone46

    Doctors need a course in communication

    I was told in September 2015 that I was type2 Diabetic by the Doctor & have only ever seen the Diabetic Nurse since
  2. woodenone46

    Hovis lower Carb

    Bergen is a 800grm Loaf Hovis nimble is only a 400grm loaf but has fewer carbs on price then Bergen is the better buy 7 only sl;ighter higher tan Hovis nimble
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    New bread by Hovis

    Hovis also do a half loaf called: Hovis Nimble Tastes ok Going to have Sandwich for Lunch so will get a more accurate reading BG as I had it between meals yesterday
  4. woodenone46

    Ground almonds v Almond flour for bread?

    I asked in the shop if there was any difference 7 the assistant said "Only the price" So I always go for Ground Almonds Have made bread & a few other thinfs with it & no problems
  5. woodenone46

    Doctor says I reversed my diabetes - I am not convinced

    If those figures are for the Glucose tolerance test then that ios good but do not spoil the good work done by returning to the regime you were on before diagnosis else you will completely undo all the good work you have done
  6. woodenone46

    Back into Exercising

    I will certainly be taking it easy& will not be running to soon. It will be 5Km walks hopefully ioncreasing speed gradually then start jogging at just over walking pace until running again. The most annoying thing about it is that I was half way through a Half marathon training plan, so will...
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    Back into Exercising

    After I was diagnosed in 2015 I started to walk & run, something I had not done for some considerable years. I had a few minor injuries that I was soon able to recover from but in mid Sept this year I damaged the tendon that holds the Hamstring in place & had extreme pain just at the side &...
  8. woodenone46

    Finally Sussed which BG monitor is inaccurate

    I have 3 Meters & they all give a different reading although usually within 1 of each other so at the moment as I have test strips for all I will use all 3 until strips need replacing then use my codefree as trips are so much less exspensive rthan the other 2
  9. woodenone46

    Attended Talk at Medical centre

    At the beginning of the month I had an invite to go along for a hour & half talk to update those attending an update on diabetes info. Unfortunately I found this a complete & utter waste of time. We were reminded about using the plate method 7 told to eat eat starchy foods & in next breathe...
  10. woodenone46

    Just diagnosed and feeling depressed

    As already said. Low Carb diet but also Exercise. The recommended exercise is 150 hours weekly of moderate exercise this equates to 30 mins a day x 5 days & can be done in 10 minute chunks. If you normally travel short journeys by car or bus then walk it you will be surprised how soon you do...
  11. woodenone46

    Invitation

    Just wandering if anyone has had an invite from their DN/Surgery to attend a short seminar. I ask as have just received such an invite by text message for a 1.5 hour session to update the knowledge to manage my diabetes. Naturally of course have accepted as I want to know if I will find out...
  12. woodenone46

    What morning bloods do you strive for ?

    If I do a FBG it is usually around 0400/0430 & between 5.5/6 however when I then do My Pre Breakfast I ind it has usually gone up some what, ( not high enough to worry) so my liver dump is usually around 0600/0630 after that all BG's seem pretty good
  13. woodenone46

    Neuropathy already???:( HELP

    If you have neuropathy you will know as you will find that a lot of feeling disappears & yes it does come back but not necessarily completely. I had it in my fingers & feet & although I now have the feeling back in my fingers I still suffer with my feet & cannot pass the prick tests carried out...
  14. woodenone46

    Peripheral Neuropathy like nothing i have had before

    Unfortunately on my foot checks both with Diabetic Nurse & at podiatry clinic I have very little response. My chemo was 10 years ag in January & do not think that I will have anymore improvement now
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    Peripheral Neuropathy like nothing i have had before

    I had Peripheral Neuropathy after chemotherapy in 2008 & had it in feet from mid foot to toes & also in fingers. Had to really push myself walking & do a little bit more each day if only a further couple of metres. With the fingers was a real pain as have been an unqualified chef for a number...
  16. woodenone46

    Why is the Low Carb programme No Longer Free?

    the price you have quoted is the price for the Type 2 Testing Programme which covers the cost of supplying the requisites for it. This fee is payable quarterly. I would assume that somewhere along the line as said previously a Cliche
  17. woodenone46

    Hi

    It sounds to me as if you need to get on the low carb high fat diet & stick to it. Also exercise. A brisk 20 minute waqlk each day is nnear enough the suggested amount of minutes required if you can do more than do it, if it is a struggle start slowly trying to increase the number of minutes you...
  18. woodenone46

    Confused why can't get BG under 7

    I used to go running every morning & used to eat a lot of carbs & have protein drink after training runs. Know over the last few weeks I have been eating a low carb diet have lost weight feel good all round, Perhaps try a berry yoghurt in the mornings you exercise & try a low card recovery...
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    Is there a proper way to remove carbohydrates from meals

    the answer to bread is to make Low Carb Bread, there are plenty of recipes on line. ust google lowcarb bread. Most recipes are about 4g Carbs per slice. However do not expect it to rise like normal bread as no yeast in this
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    What you think is the cause of diabetes Type 2

    Mine was discovered after a routine life MOT at surgey however in 2007 I did have the head of the pancreas removed & the surgeon did say that there could be a remote chance of diabetes as the head does not produce the insulin but the body of. Operation in 2007 diagnosed 2015 - 8 years so just to...
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