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  1. Dr Snoddy

    Figs

    My neighbours' fig trees are fruiting prolifically this year and have done so for several years now. I am in the heat island of London though.
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    Type 2 and Kidney Function

    I am so sorry that you are having to fight these battles and it must be very frustrating and distressing for you. Do you have Power of Attorney over your mother's health issues?
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    Am I wrong in thinking this is not okay?

    Thank you for sharing the outcome.Standing up for what is right is so important!
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    Today is a fantastic day!

    Fantastic news. You have done brilliantly!
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    2nd a1c test

    Excellent news! Well done.
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    But I don’t eat many carbs

    Ok I think I finally understand. Two dieticians have both told you that your current eating plan is fine. (You said this in another thread). You have decided that the way forward for you would be Ozempic which should help with weight loss and also reduce blood glucose. In order to get this you...
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    Getting back on track

    And also plan to give yourself things to look forward to that don't involve food and alcohol. You have had a nasty scare but you have much to look forward to in life! And you already know how much better you feel when your blood glucose is under control. Xx
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    Am I wrong in thinking this is not okay?

    Unbelievable! Years ago when I attended a group diabetes education course we each provided this information PRIVATELY to the facilitators so they have some idea of their target audience. Your experience smacks of the sort of methods slimming groups used to employ decades ago. I would make a...
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    But I don’t eat many carbs

    Little mermaid, we keep getting a lot of mixed messages from you. Please, please, please fill in some information on your profile so that we can understand how to help. About your food today. The wrap, the crisps, the coating on the peanuts, the outside of the chicken Kiev and the mash are all...
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    Type 2 My C-peptide results

    All the best. I hope you get some answers.
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    Type 2 My C-peptide results

    I suggest that you read the article on C-peptide results in this website. I just converted picomoles into nanomoles for you.
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    Type 2 My C-peptide results

    Hi, a normal range is 0.17 - 0.9 nanomoles per litre. So your results are 1.38 nanomoles per litre.
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    Shoes and socks

    I don't subscribe to the idea of special shoes or socks for diabetics any more than I subscribe to the idea of special diabetic foods. However foot care is important and I now moisturize my feet more regularly and always wear some sort of footwear. I buy good quality, comfortable shoes and...
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    Low Carb Breakfast Ideas Needed

    Low carb toast topped with trout pate and cucumber, or cheese, or some form of nut butter, or butter and vegemite, or smashed avocado with either chilli or lightly pickled radishes, or cold sliced tomatoes or.........and those are just some of the fast summer options!
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    I have to up my exercise

    I am so with Goonergal on this one! Also more movement builds up muscle tissue which has a higher energy requirement and helps remove glucose from the bloodstream. I found having an electronic step counter to be a real incentive and an easy way to monitor progress. Walking is now also my hobby -...
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    Ridges on toenails

    Also need to rule out a fungal infection.
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    Incessant Hunger - Polyphagia

    Hi, I have just found another thread in which you have given lots of helpful background and to which other posters have suggested being tested for LADA. It would be really helpful if you did a short summary on your profile.
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    Incessant Hunger - Polyphagia

    What advice has your doctor given you about your very high blood glucose levels? What type of diabetes were you diagnosed with?
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    Newly diagnosed can I chose treatment?

    Hi little mermaid. From the number of threads that you are starting I am guessing that you are in the early stages of diagnosis that is possibly shocked, bewildered, confused, upset and a whole host of other responses. Before people respond it would be helpful to know: What type of diabetes you...