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    Afternoon tea

    Yes I've often eaten nothing at a buffet and no-one seems to notice that
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    Afternoon tea

    It's the baby sister's 40th birthday. So many plans were made, including one sister cooking to suit everyone's dietary requirements but, as is always the way with family events, there have had to be so many compromises that it's come down to afternoon tea or nothing!
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    Afternoon tea

    It's a pretty mainstream sandwich and cake menu but I've emailed and asked what they can do so fingers crossed!
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    Afternoon tea

    OK I'll give this a go. It's worth an ask and could save embarrassment on the day
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    Afternoon tea

    Thanks, I love this. 2 of my sisters are vegetarian so that's definitely the line to take!!
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    Afternoon tea

    I am being forced, for family reasons, to go for afternoon tea on Saturday. This is something I've never done and I'm truly scared. It's at 2pm and it's a 2-hour drive from where I live so I'll eat lunch and hopefully manage with just a drink but I'm worried my siblings will try to make me eat...
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    Type 2 Have you reversed your T2?

    My DSN told me at the very beginning that it's impossible to reverse type 2. However my blood readings are always within the normal range and there are no signs of diabetes at all - foot checks, eye checks etc always normal. I believe I HAVE reversed it and I've done it by following a low carb...
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    The best thing

    Not best thing ever, just for me the best thing about being diabetic. Sorry to hear you're having a bad time, I appreciate every experience is different. I have come to welcome my diabetes as it has resulted in a far healthier lifestyle for me and I feel so much better in myself for it. I...
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    The best thing

    I don't find the Eatwell guide healthy at all for me, but I accept it's a far sight healthier than the normal diet of a lot of carb-junkies I know
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    The best thing

    I've often had free sides in restaurants instead of chips. I now act like I expect it and generally get my way!
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    The best thing

    Yes, definitely the best thing is feeling so well but being freed from the cake tyranny is a huge bonus for me!
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    The best thing

    Are we all agreed that the best thing about Diabetes is not having to eat all the home-made cake that insufferable work colleagues are constantly thrusting on their poor workmates. I simply love being able to say that they look lovely, I'm so tempted and then walking away with a big inward smile!
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    Butter On Prescription!

    I must admit my first thought was that cream is my one and only Christmas treat! We really should get priority if there's a shortage lol
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    Carvery treat

    Good point!
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    Carvery treat

    Me too normally but sometimes fancy a treat. Not saying I'd ever have one. Never have so far since I started 14 months ago. Just wondering theoretically which would be best.
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    Carvery treat

    Hi everyone. Just wanted people's opinions on something. When I cook a roast dinner I only cook what I can have - and plenty of it! But when I go to a carvery I sometimes can't find much to eat. And occasionally I fancy a little treat. What would be best to go for? I'm thinking one small...
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    Cholesterol meter

    That's That's what I thought might happen. It might just gather dust but I'm such a control freak I really want to know if my efforts to lower it are paying off!
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    Cholesterol meter

    Hi, does anyone use a cholesterol meter? I'm seeing mixed reviews and wondering whether it's worth the investment. I'd be grateful for any advice, thanks x
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    Statins, yes or no?

    Thanks for your input everyone. Had an emotional appointment with the doctor yesterday and have agreed to start the statins! I really want to be Wonder Woman and sort everything out for myself but have been persuaded not to take unnecessary risks. I will continue to improve my exercise levels...
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    Statins, yes or no?

    I've always suspected I was getting a poor deal. Was diagnosed in hospital on New Years Day 2016, when admitted for Bells Palsy. BS was 20.7. Put on steroids and discharged on 8th Jan. Had a blood test at GP surgery on 12 Jan and BS was 12.something. Then this was repeated on 24 March...