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I've had a scare lately, a very close pal has had a stroke ( albeit minor) aged just 39. We're both of the same ilk, love a beer or seven, adore red meat and game and eat for pleasure. His illness hasn't half scared me into realising that at 46, I need to get my backside moving and lose some...

Hi All.. Please be advised that this post maybe a little graphic... I apologise in advance.. I have been diagnosed type 2 for 8-9 years now, and until recently have had good control. My medication has been changed several times throughout. I started out on Gliclazide, but found this sent me...

Hi All.. Recently i have gone through a big change, after feeling unwell, and not testing, I discovered I was running BG's at 18-20. A drastic change of diet, alcohol intake and help and advice from this forum, my BG's are between 4.9 and 8.1.. My average reading is 6.7. However, as I type...

Hi All.. What do you low carbers eat for breakfast? I am starting a new job soon with 6 am starts, so really am going to be pushed, plus, i am getting fed up of scrambled eggs already! What will fill me up and give me a good start to the day without having to take up too much time. Thanks in...

Hi all.. Since joining the forum, I have learned plenty about Diabetes, the carbs thing has puzzled me a little, what with Low GI and all that.. When I felt unwell recently, I went to my GP and asked for dietary advice, he mentioned porridge and shredded wheat as breakfast.. I am testing pre...

Hi all.. Please bear with me if my questions have been asked before, I am new to the forum and would welcome your input. I was diagnosed type 2 around 8/9 years ago, I was brought up in a Mill town, where food was large in portion and calories. I was an active youngster (I'm 45 now and...

Hello from a Lancastrian in Liverpool... Name is Kev, 45 and been diagnosed for about 8 years now. I grew up in East lancashire with grand parents who were of the " If you don't eat it now it'll be there tomorrow" school of thought.. Big Hot Pots, large apple pies and fatty foods were the...