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    Is Desmond worth waiting for?

    I got my letter a couple of weeks ago asking me to contact the local dietetic department to book my place on the Desmond course. Taken a while to speak to someone, and I was rather shocked to be told it will be 8-9 months before there is a place. I've found the advice on the site invaluable...
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    What level of carbs are considered low please

    Hi all, hope this isn't too stupid a question! What is considered acceptable when it comes to carbs? I am trying some of the high protein low carb bread, and have some lizi's organic granola (which is really nice) as is says it is low gl. Trying to reduce carbs as much as possible but not quite...
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    Any recommended cold remedies please

    Hi there, can anyone recommend anything for a cold. I used to hit the honey & lemon or a beechams but that was pre-diagnosis. Also used to have a spoonful of local honey a day for hayfever, but guessing this could now do as much harm as good. Sorry if this is a ridiculous question but as a...
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    Veggie eating out

    I have just been diagnosed so trying to learn what I can particularly about a low carb diet. Can anyone recommend any particular types of pub/restaurant or menu choices when eating out. I'm a veggie and I don't eat fish so this restricts my choices. I know to avoid places which list lasagne or...
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    Any recommended reading please?

    First appointment with the nurse was not exactly a success. I will not be defeated however..... Really want to make my diagnosis a new start of healthy eating and exercise to manage this as best I can, and make sure my child doesn't follow in my footsteps. As the nurse was about as much help as...
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    What to expect next

    Hi all, I have just been diagnosed this week and am going through all kinds of thoughts. My readings were 9.1 and then 8.8. It's been a nightmare just trying to see a Dr just to get these results, been going on since the start of March! Pretty gutted right now as it turns out I had a reading of...