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I agree with you, it is our lives. When I say nodding, I am not conceding. I tell them how I am managing, it is when they say the , "oh but you need some carbs", that is when I smile and nod, as if to say "oh really?" then promptly ignore them. Life is far to short to argue with people who have...

GPs and practice nurses can only say what they are told to via NICE guidelines. I think we have all been victim to this at some point. I adopt the smiling, nodding dog approach. Yes, I have no idea why my BS is so low, must be a miracle. I have even got the 'maybe you aren't diabetic at all'...

I rarely do breakfast. Nothing today until lunch, had an egg salad. The lettuce and peppers were home grown, home made mayo on the coleslaw and salad. Dinner was deep fried cauliflower in an almond/parmesan crust, a huge lump of feta and more salad with a drizzle (maybe a bit heavier than a...

Andy, I don't want to swamp you with too much info and you have had good advice so far. The low fat regime was a big lie. You want to eat plenty good fats. Olive oil, butter, cream and lard. (I am veggie so don't do the lard). As a carnivore, you can eat plenty meat and fish, but beware of...

I find blueberries spike my BS. Always test.

I have had 'digestion' issues with bought low carb breads. After listening to Ivor Cummins' podcasts, it would appear that included vegetable oils could be the culprit. I only ever need breadcrumbs for my favourite Cranks nut roast recipe and I tend to make keto cheese scones or muffins for...

These are my favourite types of post. Very well done on climbing your mountain. My GP and I disagree on a lot of things diabetes related but he tells me he wishes all his patients took as much interest in their health. I tend not to interact with the diabetic nurse, smile and nod is my go to...

I had oven baked feta cheese with briam (oven roasted veg like a Greek ratatouille).

I watched a Facebook live event tonight and the guest was Ivor Cummings, so very interesting. Obviously came here and did a search for his name on the forum. I just knew you guys would have information on him. Lots of reading and video watching in store for me.

Well done @LoubyLou 2. I had the same experience when as a long term hospital patient, the diabetes was ignored. The food was pumped with carbs and Ihad my blood sugars tested before a meal. After 4 months I just gave up. Now I am a born again keto kid having lapsed. There is a lot of pointers...

Thank you very much, @bulkbiker and @Rachox . I shall digest as much as I can before Thursday. As for being more informed than my GP, regarding diabetes, I think I am already there. I just don't let him know, bless him.

I am reviewing my results of my last blood test prior to my review appointment with the practice nurse on Thursday. After a period of going 'off piste' with my diabetes control I am now back on track. The reasons/excuses as to why I stuck my head in the sand after successfully controlling my...

In Scotland we have an organisation called MyWay Digital Health, a spin off company associated with Dundee University. They provide a website with all your blood test results, working with NHS Scotland. My bloods were taken last Wednesday and my lab results were posted at the weekend. I am happy...

A useful addition to the slow cooker idea would be a timer plug. Throw your ingredients in and set the timer on the plug to come on 4 hours (or whatever is required) before you come home. I tend to make soup twice a week so have something in the fridge to microwave. I also batch cook roasted...

I had a similar experience when my gorgeous 4 year old grandchild conned me into taking him to McDonalds. Being vegetarian, my only option was coffee and a bag of cucumber sticks. I now take ridiculous detours to avoid the McD situation.

Hi @Paulm80 , welcome to the forum, you are in the best place for information and advice. Life is not over, it may be different but certainly not over. For some of us, it is a new beginning. Absorb all the information, question everything, buy a meter, test your blood sugars regularly and work...

I cannot be certain if this is the one, but I obtained a quote from a link on this website a couple of years ago and was pleasantly surprised by the premium. https://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetic-travel-insurance.html Whilst we rarely have to claim on travel insurance, it is not something to...

Celeriac chips are wonderful, I now prefer them to anything potato. I don't preboil, just cut and baste in olive oil for roasting. All is needed is a bit of seasoning because they taste so good.

Sanctions are when people who have been assessed and approved for benefits (and that is difficult enough to get) have their benefits stopped for perceived offences. Missing an appointment with the DWP will result in a sanction, even if the reason for the missed appointment was being...

Take a look at @jeremycorbyn's Tweet: https://twitter.com/jeremycorbyn/status/793816630501474304?s=09 David Clapton, diabetic ex serviceman who died as a direct result of benefit sanctions was mentioned by Jeremy Corbyn at today's PMQS. He also mentions the Ken Loach film, I, Daniel Blake...