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I suspect this may be due to your hypothyroidism. At my last visit with my endocrinologist he wanted new thyroid blood test taken. Unfortunately due to staff shortages the hospital asked me to get my GP to do these. This she did and a receptionist called two days later to say my thyroid...

How sad you felt the need to be unkind about her weight. There are lots of reasons why she may be struggling. I have been battling for 55years due to hypothyroidism. Just one of many causes for someone to gain weight. In all that time only one GP has given me the dose I need to feel well...

Hi Sanguine, I have to be careful with fruit. I have tried and tested quantities and types of fruit over the years. I am not fond of ripe fruit which helps especially if I go for bananas which I do about once a month. I do better with berries, oranges, apples and pears. Love tropical...

Thanks Scandichic, I have been reading up on the diet with interest, I am tempted to give it a go.

Hello Sanguine, you are certainly making changes for the better. Last known HbA1c levels. May 2014 75. Started Lyxumia July, list 4.5 Kg.. Then had really bad virus and was quite unwell, gained 2kg. Strarted feeling better last week, hopefully being active again weight will drop again...

Not fond of this bit. Type 2 for seven years. Serious weight issues. Meds increased steadily over the years weight variable. Now on Metformin, Gliclazide and Lyxumia. Also Thyroxine, Omeprazole, Rosovastatin, Bendroflumethiazide and Allopurinol.