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    Bargain Glucotabs at boots.com

    I like a shopping bargain (shoes & handbags are my usual drug of choice) but just thought I'd share that Boots have got the tubs of 50 raspberry glucotabs in their "when it's gone, it's gone" section online for 50p ! They have the tubes of 10 for 89p still. You can have them delivered for free...
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    do you want to change your meter?

    Thanks for this info. I went to my local Sainsbury's yesterday and picked up my free one. I use a couple of other one touch meters anyway so this is another for the collection ! My store in Maidenhead had loads. Another sainsbury's down the road in Taplow had no idea what I was talking about...
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    I am thinking of trying low-carbing (again!)

    thanks guys ! that is really helpful, will definately make the change more slowly than last time I tried. Your 6 step plan is great Spiral. I have numerous meters and test very regularly so will be able to keep a good check on how it works. you have to start somewhere so today I had 1 slice of...
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    I am thinking of trying low-carbing (again!)

    Hello everyone, I am thinking of doing the low carb thing again after a failed attempt when first diagnisosed as a T1 this Feb. I have a couple of ?'s though... Is it best to ease down your carb intake slowly or just drop your intake suddenly? Having just looked at my food diary I am doing for...
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    needles

    Hi, I just got back from a week of all inclusive indulgence in Portugal and just took my needles in the box they come in and then used a needle clipper (got on prescription) to cut the sharp end off and then stored the other used bit in one of those small clip/lock plastic food tubs my son uses...
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    hoilday travel insurance

    I just used Flexicover Direct for a recent holiday to Portugal, you can do all the medical bit online with them and was reasonable cost. My sister also used them for a trip to Cyprus last year where she ended with DVT & a 5 week stay in hospital and medical transfer home and they were very...
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    Half unit pen

    never heard it called a 'junior' pen before but I guess it's meant for kids really not a 34 yr old ! lol I feel like i'm 4 now !
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    Half unit pen

    Hi LizzieP, I have one and I agree it is not pretty and really does not look the part in my designer handbag! I was using a novopen 4 for my Novorapid which is a nice cool grey metal but then my dietician suggested adding 1/2 doses and along came this monstrosity ! It is fine to use though and...
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    Hi, im new.

    Hi Victoria, I am also new to the forum and now have type 2 diabetes after having gestational diabetes when pregnant with my little boy in 2007 so I know where you are coming from. I just saw your little scan picture and had to reply ! I just managed mine with diet and exercise but I think 2...
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    Hello, new(ish) type 2 here, previously gestational

    note to self - run with bagels, chips and french stick to fend off unwanted low carb carnivores I think I may need to ease into this a bit more slowly than I have ~ am now on day 2 of a migraine like headache and have not been able to set foot on a run !
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    Hello, new(ish) type 2 here, previously gestational

    Thanks for the reminder ~ I do carry fruit pastilles & glucose tabs but may upgrade them to my pocket rather than locker just in case. I would hate to not be able to escape the crazed carnivores that stalk this forum.
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    Online diary or food database suggestions?

    Just back from the check up where the low carb diet suggestion was pretty much ignored ! The GP is now putting me onto insulin from next Thursday when she "trains" me and is referring me to the clinic at the hospital. The nurse is lovely but had no further diet advice and cooed over my toddler...
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    Hello, new(ish) type 2 here, previously gestational

    thanks for the tip off graham... just off to pack my bags and flee the forum. should they choose to attack they will find me full of carbs though so that'll teach 'em.
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    Online diary or food database suggestions?

    Hi Guys, Thanks for the links, some great sources of information there ! saz1~ your improvement is very inspiring :D i really hope it helps me and I look forward to feeling better as I generally feel rough, tired and unwell at the moment. am off for a check up tomorrow at the doctor so am...
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    Hello, new(ish) type 2 here, previously gestational

    Hi there, Re. the diet, I have a strong suspician it is the carbs now I have done some reading ! I was advised to eat low fat, low sugar with plenty of carbs for energy for my running ! Typical breakfast is porridge & sweetener or granary toast, lunch is soup, salad or sushi with a wholemeal...
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    Online diary or food database suggestions?

    Hi, I just joined up yesterday ~ I posted a bit about myself in the introductions section. This forum is so helpful already ! I am going to try moving to a low carb diet as I think I eat far too many carbs albeit wholegrain type ones. My doctor has had me eating low fat, low sugar, normal...
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    Hello, new(ish) type 2 here, previously gestational

    Hi All, Thought it was about time to join this forum thing since I am a housewife and apparently spend most of my time on the internet ! the cleaning/cooking/toddler can wait .... I was diagnosed as type in 2 Sept 2008 after having gestational in 2007 when pregnant with my son. I am pretty...