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I thought I was immortal. I now weigh 17 stones and have BP around 155/85. I have dodged the GP for 10 years! But menopause has nearly killed me so here I am. I’m awaiting blood tests results before I am given medication. I’m thinking of say no thank you. I’m fat and convinced it’s the source...

The cashier comments because you have 4 cauliflowers in your trolley

Ok, I hate to say it but I am a bit bored with sugar free jelly. I love berries but need a change. I don't mind baking myself special things but as they are just for me and I have to cook for everyone else, I was relying on jelly and fruit because it was easy Ideally I'd like some ideas that...

*************New People Always welcome to join in, tag along at the end of the thread******************************** Inspired by Lenny and others trying to 'Change 1 Thing' I bought a pedometer. We all know that being more active is good for us so if you have a pedometer in the bottom of a...

The NHS line is that diabetes is progressive. I think the Newcastle Diet shows promise that this may not be the case, but the sample size is tiny. So, if control is good and sugar levels stay within limits will things get worse anyway? It's too early for me to tell yet, I haven't been in the...

Hi I have found that cutting down my carbs has helped me. I wondered roughly what limits people put on their carb intake (if any), especially Type2s. I know some people have less than 30g a day. Does your body then cope if you go massively over? Cara

Hi As the title says can anyone recommend exercise (for at home, not gym) that can miraculously remove all flab from my upper arms please? Or at least improve the dire situation. I'm dieting ( have 5 stones to lose), happy to work hard! Or if anyone lost weight and it went off their arms...

Hi I'm new to all this so bear with me please. I have to lose some weight...ok, lots of weight. Low carbs makes logical sense. So I thought some sugar free mints would be a useful diet weapon. But no, they have carbohydrates. Some of the low calorie sweeteners contain carbs too. So...

Hello Everyone I have 6 stones to lose, 84lbs! I read somewhere that a 10% weight loss brought health benefits. So for me, 8lbs. Which doesn't sound like much (good). I'd love to hear other peoples experiences on the benefits of weight loss as motivation for my diet. Thanks.

Hello I'm looking for a low carb meal replacement shake but I am concerned about getting enough vitamins and fibre. I also want low carb. Is this too much to ask? I looked at Atkins shakes as they are low carb but have very little fibre and no iron as far as I can tell. I am thinking of...

Hello New to the group and only really emerging from long time diabetic denial. Are there any vegetarians out there? I'm looking for some ideas on what everyone eats? I cook for a big family and would love to be inspired by suggestions, meal plans anything. The rest of my family are...

Hello Everyone I'm new to the forum. I've known I was diabetic for a couple of years but had my head very firmly in the sand. Over the last few weeks I have developed tingling in my toes and fingers. It has increased gradually and today I can feel it on the front of my thighs. So it is out...