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    "A new you in 42"

    Awwww come on I was in Jammies and I am sure that counts ;)
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    "A new you in 42"

    Thank you Andy :)
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    Do daily BG readings actually matter that much?

    I am diet controlled and would like to stay there as long as possible. The advice on here has been immense in reducing my blood sugar and losing weight. I have been low carbing and was so lucky that I found this site when I was first diagnosed. I am on very low carb at the moment which is...
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    "A new you in 42"

    Not been on for a few days but I am sticking to increasing my steps every day. I also did 30 mins dancing this morning...I must put music on more often! And its my birthday today and I have resisted treating myself to something naughty lol. Onwards and downwards... 10lbs down now!!
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    "A new you in 42"

    3235 steps yesterday and so far 3307 today. I know not much but for me its a step forward :)
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    Howdy

    Welcome Dazza you have had to wait a long time to meet your Diabetic Nurse! I was diagnosed in March and already got my BS down with Low Carbing. I am sure someone else with far more experience than me will come along shortly with better advice.
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    "A new you in 42"

    I am in with pedometer at the ready! I don't do an enormous amount of steps but will do a few more each day :)
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    Cravings... what are you craving at the moment?

    Toast! with white bread yum! Have not had any since diagnosed which has got to be 2 months now and sometimes, just sometimes would like to eat about 4 slices lol.... still my cheesy omelette every morning is delish. :)
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    Rough skin on arms?

    Have you tried E45 cream?
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    My heart bleeds shame in his wake...

    Inspirational and such a lovely man RIP Stephen
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    WORD ASSOCIATION GAME 4

    Travel
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    Exercise challenge from 19th May

    I am in. Yesterday my mum bought me a pedometer for my birthday (my request) as I need to walk more. So each day from Monday I will walk more steps.
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    Dealing with uneducated comments.

    I didn't give up though cos I thought I could "educate" her not a damned chance....I am still sooo damned annoyed at her but hey ho onwards and upwards. The rest of my family are so brill and talk about cauli mash and cauli rice when I go round for a meal like its the norm...which of course it...
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    Dealing with uneducated comments.

    I had a huge argument with my sister in law last night...she said lose 4 stone and you will be cured.... tried to explain how the pancreas worked and even if I lost that amount of weight it is not a cure and a life thing...but it would make it far better..she picked at my diet of low carbs and...
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    Type 2's: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning?

    8.1 grrr. The las few days of drinking and eating too much have taken their toll. Onwards and upwards!
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    Movie alphabet game

    Zulu
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    This or that game...

    Barbecue Landline or mobile
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    3 WORD STORY GAME 4

    This was a
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    Glad to be here.

    I bought a code free one from Amazon which was about £12 and the strips are about £7 for 50. So got them both for under £20. Not sure how much the Lancets are but not expensive I don't think. I had a box full left over from my dad's store so didn't need them yet
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    Another newbie here - carb confused!

    Hi Katie and welcome :)