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  1. RuthieSadler

    Diabetic Course called Connect?

    Has anyone heard of a new Course (night just be in Scotland) with Connect in the title - it’s around advice on losing weight. Thanks for any help.
  2. RuthieSadler

    Type 2 Type 2 & Massages

    Hi, I had a look a previous posts but couldn’t find too much. Wondering if ok to have a massage - I am a type 2 for the past 15 weeks, on medication, retinopathy & neuropathy all ok. Appreciate the advice, experiences etc. Thanks, Ruth
  3. RuthieSadler

    Low Carb & A Lot Of Excercise

    Hi. Reading a lot about low carb. Consultant said it’s not for me. However interested to know how people do a lot of exercise in a low carb diet - where is the energy coming from. My average weekly exercise is swimming 6-7K at approx 35 min for 1500 metres, walk 3-4 miles a day plus 1-2 gym...
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    Used Glucose Strips

    Hi, searched before but can’t find post - on holiday & wondering what to do with used Glucose Strips. Have them put back in the foils in a plastic bag should I just take them home & dispose in my sharpie bin? Thanks
  5. RuthieSadler

    Breakthrough in Scotland - C-Peptide Blood Test

    A friend sent me this, positive news coming out of my Diabetic Clinic [emoji3] http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-44144678
  6. RuthieSadler

    Sam Brand - Cyclist - Such a Great Role Model

    Lucky enough to get my name on Sam’s Cycling Shoes message [emoji3]
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    Type 2 Paying for Glucose Test Strips & Lancets in Scotland

    Hi, I got a prescription from NHS Diabetes Doctor in Scotland but Boots Chemist say its a Private one even though it has my NHS GP name on. Prescription cones to £31 (gulp). Waiting for a call back from GP but is this right that these are not available on NHS like the drug I am taking. In...
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    Swimming Mileage & Eating

    Hi All, I am a newbie, got diagnosed 2 weeks ago, I am doing very well but have questions about swimming & eating enough. Before I was diagnosed I was swimming 8km each week, I have continued but been unable to get real advice on how much to eat etc. Or is it just find the right balance -...
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