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  1. Pinkorchid

    Seed crackers M&S

    I had some of those around Christmas time not to bad but they need something very tasty on them though
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    High blood pressure anyone?

    I have been taking blood pressure medication since 2006 and my blood pressure is controlled with them. I was told that as an elderly person I would probably be on them for life as we do tend to have higher blood pressure as we get older. I have never had a problem with them no side effects. I...
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    First Blood Glucose test of the day before foot on the floor?

    In or out of bed levels are changing all the time A monitor reading is only an indication of what your levels are at that precise moment by the time you read the result it will have already changed even if you are still in bed
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    First Blood Glucose test of the day before foot on the floor?

    I suppose you could put a damp cloth in a plastic bag and wipe your hands with that before you get out of bed. I have never tested first thing in the mornng so would not know what the difference would have been between washing hands or not
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    What meals do you eat?

    Breakfast eggs poached, boiled or scrambled cold meats, cheese and smoked salmon with tomatoes or avacado or leftovers from the previous days last meal like maybe bubble and squeak or cauliflower cheese with an egg cracked in it and cooked in the microwave Lunch not every day but when I do it...
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    Any advice for a t2

    We all have to find what suits us because we are all different there is no one diet to suit everyone. I was diagnosed 6 years ago in my 70's and I found it was trial and error to find what suited me best and my way is small portions of most things Just had my blood test and review also a retinal...
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    How has everyone fared over Christmas?

    Well I supp
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    Where are they

    That's sad now that so many more people are going meat free their input is as important as anyone else's on the forum. When I was coming on this forum regularly vegans and vegetarians often had not very nice comments made to them maybe that is why they don't come here any more
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    Where are they

    I have not been on this forum for a while I do belong to a Type 2 only group on Facebook which is nice but I still pop in here sometimes and was so disappointed today to find there are hardly any recent Vegetarian and Vegan threads what has happened to them all. I am actually more interested in...
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    Really struggling with low carb

    My way of eating is moderate carbs low carb does not suit me so I eat most things I like in small portions. I don't eat sweet stuff though have never had a sweet tooth .It works for me and my blood tests are fine and I don't take any diabetes medication What suits one person does not necessarily...
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    Celebrating real foods

    The model number is Ninja Foodi Mini OP100UK but mine is the smallest 4.7litres model I live on my own but even that one would be plenty big enough for at least two people but there are bigger models for larger families just Google it I am always a bit sceptical when something does sound...
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    Celebrating real foods

    I have a Ninja Foodi cooker it pressure cooks, steams, bakes /roasts, sears/sautes and air fries. A whole small chicken I pressure cook for about 20 minutes then air fry for 10/12 minutes to crisp the skin.. awesome
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    How do you tackle emotional eating?

    We are only human and every one needs a treat sometimes whatever it may be that makes life a bit more bearable the way it is at the moment and we should never beat our self up about that My treat will be Sunday at my daughters house as her household are my Covid support bubble I will have a meal...
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    Popping in

    Hi just popped in to see how things are going and how you all are. I do from time to time but not a regular here since the lockdowns We all had our worries about Covid and what would happen if we got it and I for one did not really want to keep reading about diabetes as well. Now things are not...
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    Need Help I'm making bad choices eating badly during this pandemic

    I 'm eating more carbs than I was like bread and potatoes but not sugar stuff I don't have a sweet tooth thank goodness. I am almost 81 I live on my own and my granddaughter gets my shopping for me .To be honest I do not really want to think about my T2 to much. Following the rules about self...
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    confusion over 12 weeks or not 12 wweeks¬

    I thought at the present time we are all supposed to be in isolation until further notice except those who are still having to work in key jobs.
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    confusion over 12 weeks or not 12 wweeks¬

    Yes my T1 son was told in the letter he had nearly 3 weeks ago he had to isolate for 12 weeks. I do not know if that has changed
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    Type 2 and shielding letter

    No sorry I don't know
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    Should a t1d follow a low carb diet ?

    A lot of T1's do not do low carb my son included he eats whatever he fancies. If he is right or wrong I have no idea