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    Seriously low carb

    Hi all. Has anyone tried seriously low carb website to purchase low card bread/ items? I cant survive without bread and looking at alternatives?
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    How much protein? DR J Fung

    20g cabs a day thats going to be a challenge. Woza.
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    How much protein? DR J Fung

    Thank you everyone. I obviously misunderstood and DR Jung may have been referring to type 1. Would you believe it after 10 yrs its only now im really looking into this and measuring my bloods to see what food suit me. Thanks all you have been a great help.
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    Diabetic bladder dysfunction

    Have you had a psa blood test?
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    How much protein? DR J Fung

    Hi I'm just reading The Diabetes Code and I've read if yiu consume to much protein it turns into glucose. As a type 2 biabetic how much protein should I consume in one day? Are there limits to healthy fats? And is 50g of carbohydrates ok? Trying to get my **** together!
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    Eye sight results.

    Life saver. Blog is great thank you.
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    Eye sight results.

    Thank you for your reply. I'm type 2 for 17 yrs. My bms ate about 8.8 to 15 at times 20. I'm on Synjardy 12.5/ 850 metformin. My first has been really poor for the past year smd I haven't checked my bms. I now habe started checking then 8.8 this morning 3 ryvitas eitn peanut butter only...
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    Eye sight results.

    I've had a difficult year with 2 bereavements. I've not looked after myself very well dietary wise and avoided my diabetic reviews. At 47 I now have diabetic maculopathy and retinopathy. My optician said I could go blind at any time. I'm beside myself with worry. I cant get my BMs under 9...
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    Synjardy- given in a different format.

    I'm taking Synhardy 12.5mg/850mgs metformin in one tablet. My gp has noe prescribed 850 mentoring and 25mgs Synjardy separately. I've been asked to halve the 25mgs synjardy. The problem is the tablet is not scored and shouldn't be broken. I have been having the tablet using a knife. Since...
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    covid and type 2 diabetes

    hi there Do type 2 diabetes individuals with covid need antivirals. I've got covid and feel like I've been hit by a bus. Thanks in advance.
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    Can stress affect your Diabetes?

    Hi everyone, I've been suffering with long term stress in work and private life. My adrenaline is running high and I was wondering how-if at all- this could impact my blood sugars? ( when I'm stressed I know I eat rubbish) Also why does tour BMs rise when your ill? Also can anyone joined the...
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    Type 2 Covid snd type 2 diabetes

    Thank you everyone for your insights into this. It’s been so helpful [emoji172]
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    Type 2 Covid snd type 2 diabetes

    Hi all I’m just wondering do we have any research regarding Covid and type 2 diabetes? Are we more at risk of developing complications if we contracted Covid in comparison to someone without diabetes. I’m concerned as those who are double vaccinated contracting Covid and some hospitalised. The...
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    I’m in big trouble

    Do tell me more[emoji848]
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    I’m in big trouble

    Thank you. I never did get the LDL or HDL ratios. I’ve been diabetic for 10 yrs. I actually think my cholesterol was higher yrs ago. I will check this. Essentially the fist thing is lose the weight get BM under control then fixes even more on cholesterol [emoji56]
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    I’m in big trouble

    Thanks everyone. Appreciate you all responding. I’m so surprised the nurse went straight into a new injection to lose weight with little or no other information but to come in and they will teach me how to do this. I’ve declined snd given myself 3 months then for review. Has an interesting...
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    I’m in big trouble

    Hi everyone. I had a call from the nurse today. My blood sugars are 69- no idea what this means as I’m used to the old BM scores. My cholesterol is 7.8 A discussion ensued about weight loss injections. No education around this just come and and we will teach you how to use the injections...
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