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Well that's my second day of telling my mind to p off! I've had no chocolate today again. Weekends are generally easier as I tend to struggle more when at work (an office job). But my bg when I can home from work was 10.3 when all I've eaten today is cereal this morning and lentil soup at lunch...

I did that too last year. Not to prevent going on insulin though just to prevent increasing the meds to those that can cause hypos. Got my hba1c down from 88 to 70 but that was with the help of canagliflozin. But psychologically it made things worse for me as in my mind I can eat more and the...

That's fantastic Julie and very inspiring. I'm on the same train of thought as you were and struggle to change although I know I must change. It's been very helpful reading personal stories of people who think exactly the same as me but have managed to overcome it. I really do hope I can too...

I just want to thank everyone for their replies last night, the support and encouragement, as well as all the good advice. I took it all on board and it's worked so far. I know it's not much but I survived all day today without going to the vending machine or buying chocolate. I even went for...

You sound like you're getting there. Well done! And it's all very good advice. I do struggle with breakfasts as well. I'm a toast or cereal person and can only eat egg if it's hard boiled and between 2 slices of toast. One step at a time for me......I'm going to cut out the chocolate first and...

Wow! I've bookmarked the page........hope to try some soon. Thanks

Oh your post made me laugh this time! That sentence " I feel fine otherwise apart from a number on a meter nothing appears to be wrong" just sums me up perfectly.........random test tonight 17.3 and I didn't feel up nor down just perfectly healthy. At first I thought it must be a mistake but...

After a lot of bouts of thrush I now take canagliflozin every second day and it seems to prevent the side effects. My hba1c came down from 88 to 70 but I didn't change my diet much. I expect numbers and weight loss would be better if I could cut out all the rubbish I eat

It'd be easier for me to give up alcohol than confectionery! It's a great idea though. Good luck with it

Your thinking is so like mine! I tend to think I'll worry about complications if or when they happen. I also tend to dismiss the diabetes as trivial. There's much more important things to worry about and a lot of people much worse off with much bigger health issues than mine. Plus most people on...

So good to hear from you A. I haven't seen any posts from you in ages. I'm pleased that something is finally being done for you and you're getting the therapy and support that you have badly needed for a long time. Testing regularly is a great idea......so simple why didn't i think of it! I...

Thank you so so much maxrebo001 for sharing that with me. Reading your story has made me cry. I've always known the risk of complications but at the same time I always think I'm "getting away with it" so don't need to change. Obviously I know that's the wrong way of thinking but I do it anyway...

Thanks berylc. I do eat the 85% chocolate, especially the aldi one, but I suppose I just keep thinking that normal chocolate is ok in small quantities.......except I struggle to stick to small. As for it lasting a while - to me an open bar is a finished bar!

That's good advice from yourself and Freema. Thank you.

That all sounds great in theory but I can't imagine ever spitting out chocolate. I really do admire what everyone on here can achieve. I have googled the complications in the past and read about them on here but I guess I'm in denial and believe that won't happen to me....... or I'll worry about...

Hi all, I dip in and out of the forum regularly and kid myself on that I'm doing everything right.......who am I kidding!! I've been type 2 for over 5 years now. Had good control in the beginning when the fear factor was there but it has gradually gone now. I know all the things I should be...

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Well done! That's brilliant. Stick with it

Thank you all so much for your replies. I had been looking at ordinary yoghurts rather than the greek ones. At least I know now what to look for. I'm not a yoghurt lover but trying to find a treat to replace the chocolate [emoji20]

I'm determined to make a new start with the LCHF and have seen so many articles relating to full fat yoghurt. I did my weekly shop today and searched the yoghurt aisle high and low but couldn't find any yoghurts that weren't low fat high carb! Can anyone please suggest a brand or name or shop...