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Before you respond, here's a little light hearted relief... :lol: CHOLESTEROL (Adam McNaughtan) I've been taking advice on the right things tae eat Since shortly before I was born Frae the national dried milk and the cod liver oil Tae powdered rhinoceros horn In they days they'd tell us...

Hi all, I've just been to my doctor.... Blood Sugar levels 5.1 (Achieved by diet only) Blood Pressure 122/78 (helped by Lisinprol) Weight 12stone 7lbs (By exercise and being much more sensible re diet etc) There still is scope to lose a little more weight. I'd like to get to...

"Carb control" The key word is control, I'd suggest, and my view is that the amount of control which is necessary varies according to the individual and his or her circumstances. Of course, this should be regularly reviewed too. As I said earlier, I do eat less of everything including carbs...

Catherine, You're right. I've been eating much more sensibly these days and, of course, my portions of bread, potatos, pasta, rice or whatever are obviously less than before. However, I don't feel that I have to go to the extremes that some members appear to advocate. I realise that I'm very...

I've never been that convinced by the "low carbers" arguments nor have I fully agreed with the official medical advice to "eat plenty" starchy etc food eg potatos, bread etc, etc. I do realise that everyone's circumstances are different but I'm lucky enough to be able to treat my condition by...

More experienced members will be able to advise you better but I'd be anxious about taking as much medication and not testing.... I don't test myself but I've been very strict with myself and only take drugs for high BP so far. See viewtopic.php?f=25&t=13456 Thankfully, my readings have...

Yes, that's what my doctor told me as well when I started off but I can't understand why this would necessarily need to be the case... He also reckoned I'd need to take medication for my diabetes but I was quite determined to avoid this for as long as I could. Thus all the efforts to lose...

Hi all, As I've already mentioned, I'm a type 2 diabetic controlled by diet only. I was diagnosed in late August 2009. I've been doing very well so far. Today I had to attend hospital for an unrelated procedure but also had my blood pressure taken. I was pleasantly surprised to find it was...

:) I'm not suggesting that what I did was that excessive but I wouldn't have expected to lose much weight this week. Just stay constant. It just seems strange as I've been hovering around the same weight for 3 or 4 weeks...until now... but I'd been much stricter than over the last few days...

On Monday evening, I had three pints of real ale. Tuesday, I treated myself to a "fish tea" and three beers. Wednesday, Potato soup followed by Sea bass with new potatoes. Yesterday, I went to the Caprice Italian restaurant for lunch. Of course, I still had my usual breakfast cereals and other...

Someone else will confirm this but I'm sure you can. Alcohol isn't generally perceived to be that much of a problem as long as you remain within the daily/weekly recommended allowance (3 a day) and 21(per week)..blah, blah, but the doctors say that to everyone! :lol: Of course, you have to...

Hi Tmorg, I was probably in a similar position to yourself although a few years younger AND "good looking". :lol: Although I didn't consider my diagnosis to be a "positive", since then I've lost about 3 stone and my blood sugar levels and blood pressure have more or less returned to...

Is it only me or does any one else prefer soup which hasn't been "liquidised" and/or "creamed"? Unfortunately, that's what's usually seved up in many restaurants these days. While it's still tasty enough and obviously quite good for those with no teeth :lol: , I'd imagine that it's less...

Thank you for that. I shall continue to enjoy both when available..... :)

Not much response for this topic. Obviously, it must be a daft question.. :P

I don't expect perfection when I dine in Wetherspoons but depending which pub you visit and on how selective you are when choosing your dishes, it isn't necessarily a bad expereience. I had one of their steaks last week with "real" mashed potato and a side dish of vegetables and it was fine...

I've just been away for about a fortnight and have indulged myself a little. Not too badly though and I only seem to have put on about 3lbs which I'm sure I'll lose in a couple of days (then resume my diet to reach my target weight..about 12 stone). Considering I've lost about 3 stone so far...

In my younger days, I was a very heavy drinker although never in danger of becoming an alcoholic as I could also survive several days without touching a drop. It all depends on your make up, I suppose. For the last 20 years or so, my drinking habits have been much more moderate although I...

:? I've done a few searches on this and it seems bothare very good for you although they have slightly different benefits. What's your experiences and views from a "diabetic" angle? By the way, I enjoy eating both.

In the end, I only managed to do 42 as time was against me. However, I can always have 2 units of alcohol tonight instead of 3.. What an exciting life I lead! :lol: Luca's is based in Musselburgh with a branch in Edinburgh too although the ice cream is sold in a much wider area. I love...