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    Hi I'm Jim, diagnosed Type 2 a month ago

    Hi Eddie I'm thrilled with my new hips. The pain becomes unbearable before you have them replaced. The first one I had done is perfect but the second just doesn't feel right. first is titanium and the second plastic. I can walk so that's the main thing. Now I have to focus on this diabetes...
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    Hi I'm Jim, diagnosed Type 2 a month ago

    Thanks for the message Mary. I knew I wouldn't be alone with my thoughts. It is a bit of a shock to be told. I realise I've put myself into this situation and now diet is the key to success. Good luck with your goals too. Jim
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    Hi I'm Jim, diagnosed Type 2 a month ago

    Thanks for the message. I have a HbA1c blood test next month. 8 weeks since my previous. It's so difficult to change eating habits but I'm slowly getting there. I love bread. white bread. but I'm now on granary bread and surprisingly enjoying. thanks for the encouragement. Jim
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    Hi I'm Jim, diagnosed Type 2 a month ago

    Hi Daisy Thanks for the message. That is really helpful. Great guidance. appreciated. Jim
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    Hi I'm Jim, diagnosed Type 2 a month ago

    I will thanks for the message
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    Hi I'm Jim, diagnosed Type 2 a month ago

    Hi Thanks for the message One hip, the first is superb but the 2nd not as good but all that awful pain gone! phew! think I was weak willed eating too much. im paying the penalty now tho, so you didn't eat any bread, pasta, rice or pots at all? giving up bread for me will be a killer, though ive...
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    Hi I'm Jim, diagnosed Type 2 a month ago

    Thanks Neil. you've done well. you must be a very disciplined person! I LOVE those carbs. gone onto granary bread, which I find tasty! potatoes I eat, bit rice, bit pasta. I like corn flakes and do eat porridge made from oats with water and added milk. have been eating strawberries. know I cant...
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    Hi I'm Jim, diagnosed Type 2 a month ago

    Hi I'm Jim from Liverpool. Was told I was type 2 diabetic month ago. Over the last couple of years had 2 full hip replacements. Sitting indoors recovering eating I don't know how many cream cakes helped me bang the weight on! Been difficult to reduce weight! Being told I was diabetic knocked me...
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    Type 2s: What have you eaten today?

    toast with granary bread homemade celery soup pork steaks salad followed by 6 strawberries type 2 diabetes
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    Hi from Jimlpool Type 2

    Hi I was told last week I had type 2 diabetes. my reading was 77. I am 59yo 5ft 8 and just under 15 stone. I am taking 2 1000mg metformin a day from today. I do quite a bit of walking. been eating too many cakes and biscuits and since last week I have cut them out completely. not sure if I...