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Just been watching the news where they were talking about the state of the economy and how many people are having to use food banks. They also discussed what was given out in the food parcels. It showed tins of meat and fish, long life milk, juice, dried foods-potatoes, noodles etc, and sugar...

I have been eating a lower carb diet for a while. Result, got on the scales to read a weight of 8st 4 and height of 5-3. Great if I hadn't checked my body fat. The readout states it is 43% and poor is 41% so mine must be bloomin awful. Now feel I have to cut out the cream and butter as well as...

After being ,diagnosed as T2 a few years back, and then after an oral glucose test being told I was pre diabetic instead, I have gone back yearly for a HBA1c. This year, which has been somewhat stressful, my HBA1c was up a quite a bit,or so I thought since the doc decided to do another oral...

Had a blood test a few weeks ago as I was having memory problems,(scared I was starting with Altzimers). The results showed I had a Vit B12 deficiency, so I started on a course of supplements. Result! memory improved, though that could be due to a stressful situation changing, but also a...

I have to go for yet another oral glucose test,(the doc seems to think I have crossed the threshold from pre to full blown diabetes). My question is why do I have to fast before it? If I fast I get liver dumping and my starting levels will be higher than normal, ergo my start level will be...

I have just been going through a really stressful period at work, (waiting to see if my shop would be kept open, staffing level problems, and a disciplinary hearing), and my Bs levels have gone totally nuts. Normally I never go above 9.5 after eating and am usually below 6.5 at two hours, but...

Sorry to be a bore. but I just feel like having a rant. Just got up to find that my other half has eaten the last of my low carb bread, when there was a white loaf, which he claims he prefers, in the bread bin.. :evil: He just refuses to face the fact that I have to restrict what I eat and it...

Can anyone explain to me what is the significance of the fasting tests please. Mine do not seem to make any sense, as I usually try to make sure mine bg levels are below 8 at bedtime and my average on waking is 6.2. Last night after a heavy day at work, (I decided to clear out the attic, which...

Just to say thank you to whoever posted about celeriac mash. Made my first shepherds pie yesterday, (mince, onions, carrots,peas and celeriac mash), and really enjoyed it. It is the first time I have dared to have this all time favorite for a while , and since that works it means fish pie is...

Silly question really, but do mushrooms count as one of your 5 a day? I am sure I read somewhere that they don't, which is a shame as I love them. :( Made a boob this morning. I thought as my readings have been fine for a while I would try half a bagel. Whooooops, bs up to 12.9. Won't be trying...

I work in a charity shop and have for the past 5 years. In that time 5 members of staff have been diagnosed with diabetes. Before that I worked in another charity shop, and today I bumped into on of the volunteers from that shop, and guess what - she had beeen told she was diabetic too. Let this...

Has anyone else tried Morisons new malted wholemeal danish. States only 6.1 carbs per slice, and still tastes like bread. :) I love it. I know it ain't really low, but i took a reading and it works for me. Beats the weightwatchers stuff anyway.

I am pre diabetic and have a virus at the moment. Bs levels this morning 6.2, but have been a bit naughty due to feeling horrid. Had cheese on toast for brekkie, a rich tea as a treat and low cal crackers and few grapes for lunch,( not feeling like eating due to virus). At 1pm fell asleep on...

Was told to cut out sugar, chocolate and sweets Next came the oats the rice and the wheat's Can't cope with oranges, or many other fruits Still trying desperately to find a food that suits Protein gets yer kidneys, fats clogs up yer heart Seems that every type of food is out to get some part...

Hi all, Does anyone know if it is possible to make lower carb or low GI chappati's. Tried making them with gram flour, but they just fall apart, and a curry just isn't the same without them. Tried the rice alternative, but gave up and ate curry with a spoon.

My daughter has just introduced me to her roast butternut squash soup. Unfortunately I seem to have misplaced my carb counter book, (probably left in my hotel room on hols, so would someone help me and tell me if squash is high/ low carb? The soup is lovely. Consists of squash, onion, garlic and...

Hi to you all. I am off on my travels again, this time to India. Once again wondering what on earth I am going to eat, though I have been before and the fish was great. The main thing I need to know is what to do about testing. I have a accu chek aviva, but it seems to have a problem with hot...

My brother in Oz sent me this reciepe so I thought I would share it with you. Layer up some streaky bacon, pickled red cabbage and cheddar cheese. Bake on a slow heat untill the cheese has melted and starts to brown. Allow to cool. Eat as a nibble with red wine. Sounds horrid, but tastes like...