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I had my diabetes 6 monthly mot about 10 days ago. I was told, eventually, that my kidney readings had improved from 61 to 77. Anybody got any idea what this means? :?

For the last few years I've felt like a balloon with a slow leak! No energy, exhausted all the time and some days no appetite at all. Some days I almost fall asleep at work. Why?

I haven't been on site for a while so I thought I'd tell my latest news. Weight has gone down slowly but steadily due to orlistat. First 12 weeks period 14lba and second period 10lbs. Not bad? Doctor has now upped the target weight loss to 17lbs in 12 weeks!!! Help!!!! Any ideas other than...

I am taking Orlistat tablets to lose weight after unsuccessfully trying many diets. I am doing pretty well and achieved the first 12 weeks target set by the doctor. I am after suggestions of food/meals to eat that are low in fat (under 5% fat) and low in sugar. Things that are enjoyable to...

I've just bought a detox diet book today. From the little I've read they say that a lot of people retain weight due to toxins, pollutants in our lives. That our livers cannot cope with our modern diets. Anybody read anything about this kind of thing before? any ideas folks? :?:

I've just started taking orlistat tablets and was wondering if anybody else was?! Any side effects? And how are you doing? I'd love to hear how everybody else is doing. :wink:

I've been diagnosed T2 since December 2006. I've lsot weight, got my bs count down, bg down and amazingly my cholestrold own. Things I was told to do. So why am i so exhausted all the time? I'm also freezing cold 90% of the time too and have to wear bed socks and an old fleece in bed. With a...

I bought some cheeses from Marks & spencers tonight....cheddar, camembert and brie. Any ideas on how to eat them? Especially the brie. I've heard that it's nice sliced and grilled over large mushrooms. Any other recipes? :mrgreen:

Just been to doctors and what a waste of time. Viral infection kept being mentioned. So will make another appointment to see my diabetes doctor - he specialised in it and runs clinic. see what he thinks. Where did some of them train? :|

Well Jem.......I've just got one thing to say.......I got some!!! Finally managed to buy some macadamia nuts from Sainsbury's tonight. They were in packet with cranberries. Good price too. So have you cut down on the amount you eat or something? :D

I have just been eating a nectarine bought from the local asda store. I was reading an article on this site and looked down to cut another slice........there was a maggot crawling over it!!!!!!! I've e-mailed the contact at asda (for complaints) and just got an 'out of office' reply. What...

Having found out that I have IBS as well as diabetes I have to monitor everything I eat closely to try and figure out what sets the IBS off. I have noticed that many foods say 'low in sugar' or 'low in fat' but on closer look they're not as low as you think. Even 'fat free' foods aren't as...