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Thanks everyone for all your advice. Also, did the 5 x 12 min miles with about 10 seconds to spare :) omg it was so exhausting but I DID IT. Felt amazing after. I will not be able to run at all next week as I had surgery on my nose yesterday and have 10 stitches in my nose/cheek. I'm already...

Hi After some advice regarding what to eat before a run. I'm controlling my T2 successfully with diet (LCHF) and exercise. I joined a beginners running club 3 months ago and I'm amazed at how I have improved. I do two session a week and can now run 4 1/2 miles without stopping :) Wednesday...

Thank you, they do, didn't know what to wear today so much to choose from:)

Oh I love Durham, especially the Scorpio shoe shop - love my Dr Martens:)

Yes I live in Monkwearmouth. Where do you live?

Its crazy the difference in sizes. I'm in between sizes now. Was a size 18 last year now 12-14. I love Tesco clothes now all there size 12's fit :) I wish the labels were on the outside so everyone can see haha. I haven't been a size 12 for 30 years (before I had my first born)

It was my birthday yesterday. I am going to confess that I had a day off testing my blood (slap my wrists) Met my family in town for breakfast and had a lush fry-up. The best part however was my youngest daughter lives in Edinburgh and she set off at 7.30 to drive to Sunderland to join us :) :)...

Evening, just wondering if anyone here follows the 5:2 diet. I have been following the 5:2 diet for 12 weeks now (since diagnosis of T2) I also do LCHF on my 5 "feast days". I am very pleased with my recent blood test results, a 2 stone weight loss and my disbelief that I am now running 6.5k...

Have given porridge a go today. Made it with 2 tbls porridge, almond milk and a tsp of cinnamon. Tested before 7.6 two hours after 6.8 :) Wont have it everyday like I used to but at least I know I can have it again. I used to eat Bergen soya and linseed bread everyday but since changed to LCHF...

My cholesterol was 4.9 when I was diagnosed. Used to have porridge everyday. Cut that out as doing LCHF. I have just got myself a monitor so I'm going to try having porridge again and see what happens. Its the only thing that I can think of that's given me the increase in cholesterol. I'll...

Got results today at my 3 month review. Asked DN for a printout of them so I can digest them in my own time. Must admit don't understand them all BUT I do understand HBA1C 21/2/14 - 63 today 48 :) cholesterol has gone up from 4.9 to 5.4 (doing LCHF) so offered statins AGAIN but very politely...

No exercise before (can I count a 10 min walk home from work lol) Only running Wed and Fri. Its as much as my poor legs, hips and back can manage at the moment. Do walk every day tho.

Wow well done:)

Thanks for the replies. Getting used to testing, testing and testing now. Tested last night following 6.5km run 5.1 had a small slice of rye bread and 1 spoon of baked beans, yoghurt and berries. 2 hours later 10.1 :( guess beans are out now. This morning was 5.8 ????. Seeing DN in morning...

Hello Emma, I'm Sheila and from Sunderland. Pleased to meet ALL the lovely on here :)

Diagnosed t2 12 weeks ago. Not on any medication. Have radically changed my diet and increased my exercise (running twice a week as well as plenty walking) resulting in a very happy 2 stone weight loss. Just got myself a meter. Received strips today so only managed to test before and after tea...

Haven't seen the pedometer thread - I'll have a look for it :)

Hello everyone Just wanted to SHOUT this out to everyone who will listen lol I was diagnosed T2 in February (I did introduce myself on this great forum) I have grabbed this "disease" by the scruff of its neck and so happy with what's happened in 11 weeks. I'm not on any medication and hope to...

Thanks for the warm welcome. I really hope my results next month reflect my new way of living.:)