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    Fasting blood test

    Sorry, really dumb question but I simply can’t remember. When fasting prior to a blood test is it okay to drink black tea or coffee? Or is water the only permissible liquid? I’d hate to deprive myself of a nice cup of tea if I don’t have to!
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    Anybody recommend a GP practice in the Grimsby/Cleethorpes area?

    Hi, Due to my mother's ill health, I'm temporarily relocating to Cleethorpes. Does anybody know of a diabetes-savvy, LCHF-supporting practice in the area that I can apply to? My mother is also T2, and I'm extremely underwhelmed by the treatment she receives from her practice so am looking for...
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    Say It Ain't So; Lidl Discontinue Protein Rolls.

    My local Lidl has closed down, so today I made the trek to my next-nearest. Three weeks ago I had happily bought a small stash of protein rolls there, and I wanted to replenish my stocks. Not only were there no rolls on display, there was no empty basket where the rolls should be. I asked a...
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    Newly diagnosed - all at sea

    Hello all I was diagnosed with Type 2 on Tuesday. I had flaked out in the supermarket on Saturday and when I was still feeling out of sorts and, unable to get a doctor's appointment, I went to A&E fully expecting to be sent away for time wasting! Instead they took a bs reading, rushed me into...