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    Sugar Free Treats

    I am a basic sort.of person. Don't keep stats but went from 4xl to size.medium in short period of time. the first weight loss which in my ignorance was too fast. took me a some time to regain the muscle mass lost. the second session was at slow pace. I have stabalized at 67kgs.. All I needed was...
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    COVID-19: are you wearing a mask?

    Things a relaxing slightly here in Italy. To wear or not to wear is not an option if you want to shop or enter such places. No mask no entry is the way it goes.
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    Mediterranean Diet (or not)

    Bulkbiker, thanks for taking the time. What's the problem, I wasn't thinking only considering. Shall have to get in gear and give it some serious thought. First thought is, get it wrong and die painfully. Got one thing from your Post. There is no such thing as an actual "Mediterranian Diet" I...
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    Mediterranean Diet (or not)

    I have a basic diet, eat much the same thing each meal each day. I suddently got the idea it is time for a change and as I live in Italy thought the Mediterranean Diet would be ideal for a Type 2. That may be but I see that there lots of things that I do not usually eat. They are not actually...
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    Disappointed in advice - Newly DX

    Smile and, with the advice of people you trust, go your own way. Works for me and I don't trust anyone really The nearest I get to trusting is my Diabetes Clinic Doctor which is fortunate.
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    Chocolates

    it's not in the shops yet, they are still testing. Olive Oil Chocolate. Here is the link. It may be in Italian. to-allolio-doliva-che-fa-bene-ai-diabetici_44cc354f-5cac-444a-87fe-e82c3902a422.html Hope it's in time for Christmas
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    Visit to My GP

    Probably not wise but I don't bother my G.P. Monthly, I attend a Diabetes Clinic and see a super Doctor who knows "everything". Works for me.
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    When in Rome (LCHF in Italy)

    There is absolutely no reason to worry so do not worry. Just go and have a great adventure. Btw. A portion of pasta is 70g if you really must Ciaopeter
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    Dilemma.

    In Italy, orzo is Barley. Just thought I would say
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    Greek yoghurt or Greek style?

    for me it's simple, it's all about marketing. Greek is real, Greek Style isn't
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    When your HbA1C is "normal"...

    back in the very early days I innocently asked my Doctor, "What can I eat?", She replied, "You can eat anything you like but remember there will be consequences."She is very good, I smile as I learn
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    Complex Carbohydrate intolerance(CCI)

    just opened another tab tried, "to Amazon have a shop in Turkey". it appears they do, or at least links to it
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    Medical Insurance

    this is the link to my Rome site but you can change location as it's global. they are always on about insurance. https://www.angloinfo.com/rome. don't know owt else.
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    No longer diabetic

    my last HbA1c was in February and I was declared non diabetic. Thought, "that's a bit borderline" but nevertheless I was elated. The elation lasted about three days and then reality kicked in. Currently, very little has changed for me. There's a lot to be said for eating simple and staying...
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    what is the best food to eat for type 2 low carbs diets

    this may help further and from here you can make further enquiries. http://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/glycemic_index_and_glycemic_load_for_100_foods there are global lists available on the Net ciaopeter
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    Britain’s Completely Batshit Week Since Brexit, Explained For Americans

    you have to laugh otherwise you would cry. meanwhile I have an EU driving licence issued in Italy. have a nice day.
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    Metformin - B12 Deficiency!!!!!

    here is another chunk of information. the reference to vitamin B12 and Metaformin is well down. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminB12-HealthProfessional/
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    EU - In or Out + Poll.

    haven't got a house in the UK I live in Italy and am very happy. been here too long to qualify to vote in the Referendum. it seems to me everyone has their own personal reasons for what they want to do (especially the ones banging the drum the loudest). for me as long as my pension keeps...
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    Does anyone else feel nervous telling people they have diabetes?

    I my early days I asked my Doctor could I eat whatever it was, don't remember. She replied, "You can eat whatever you like but remember there will always be consequences".