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  1. plonkish_

    NUTS - lowest carb

    I love nuts (which is handy) but I have to watch that I don't have too many!
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    False pretences?

    Hello and welcome. I've seen lots of people post on behalf of loved ones so no problem there :) This must be so frustrating and stressful for you because you can see that he needs to make changes but he's digging in his heels. I had never heard of Herbalife so looked it up. There are lots of...
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    Dec 2014 update: New research on the Low Carb Diet in general practice

    The LCHF diet does involve dieters having a lot of faith in what people are saying it can do. The diet goes against just about everything we've been told to do. For people with high cholesterol or problems with their kidney function, it's even harder. I'm doing it and it's working for me (lost...
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    Newly Diagnosed.. time for big changes.

    Hello Lukewarm, good job there so far! Sounds like you have a very understanding medical team there too :)
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    Hba1c down from 58 to 39 in 3 month!

    Yes diabetes is described as a chronic illness. Basically an illness that can be controlled but not cured (some of us are trying to change that definition! )
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    Hba1c down from 58 to 39 in 3 month!

    Fantastic! Well done on your hard work :)
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    NHS Direct doctor says... NO testing when taking Metformin

    I had a similar issue with my doctor. He was pleased I had managed to get my BG level down and I told him that was because I had learnt what to eat and what to avoid through testing. As soon as I mentioned testing his eyes widened and he told me I shouldn't test because that would cause me...
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    Website Status sorry not diabetes related

    Having the same issue. I'm sure it will get sorted :)
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    Thank you!

    Thank you!
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    Hello Doug I'm having problems with my profile. It keeps resetting to type 1 even when I 'save...

    Hello Doug I'm having problems with my profile. It keeps resetting to type 1 even when I 'save changes' and it's confusing to other people. It's possibly because I set it up incorrectly in the first place but however many times I change and save it, it reverts back.
  11. plonkish_

    Unable to go fully low carb

    Netter, there is also a thread in the LCHF area of the forum that is all about vegetarian recipes and ideas. http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/vegetarian-vegan-low-carb-recipe-index.61859/
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    Unable to go fully low carb

    I have a lindseed mix for breakfast stirred into Greek yogurt - these come in different types. http://www.linwoodshealthfoods.com/uk/shop/milled-flaxseed-almonds-brazil-nuts-walnuts-and-co-enzyme-q10.html
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    Drink suggestions when out

    Yes exactly!
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    Drink suggestions when out

    Or Schweppes Slimline Bitter Lemon - that would be good because I could see if they were giving me the sugar free option too.
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    Drink suggestions when out

    Nice ideas, thank you! I'm not keen on Coke/Pepsi and once I'm pretty sure I was served full sugar version instead of diet version. But, I suppose diet lemonade would be an option. I think I'll go for soda water and lime (or maybe sneak some squash in )
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    Drink suggestions when out

    I don't drink alcohol normally (rarely I may have wine) and in the past when out socialising I've normally had orange or cranberry juice. I can't have those now :confused: Has anyone any suggestions for diabetic friendly non-alcoholic drinks when I'm out? At home and work I drink coffee and...
  17. plonkish_

    Three months post diagnosis

    Well done on getting your hbA1c down! My fasting readings can also be high sometimes but other times they are ok and I haven't established the cause of the difference yet.
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    Newly diagnosed.

    Ah ok. I'm not using the app but I'll check the settings thank you.
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    Going on about diabetes too much

    I had thought I wouldn't even mention it at work, just quietly get on with it. But my work colleagues are a nosey bunch (we are a small office and have worked together for years) and me passing up the 10 am KitKat couldn't go unnoticed as it wasn't like me at all! Then all I had for lunch was...
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    Newly diagnosed.

    Sanguine, I can't see your signature. I can see other people's though (some anyway) :) I may have something wrong with my settings. ..