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    Can't lose weight

    Just a quick note on my own experience. Firstly the low carb diet is in my opinion the biggest thing you can do for your diabetes - it has taken a little getting used to but three years on I would not want to switch back to my old way of eating. I honestly dont know how anyone can effectively...
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    Need to lose 80kg, starting tomorrow!

    Good luck - the diet change and the weight loss will have a tremendous impact. Just a quick note on my own experience. Firstly the low carb diet is in my opinion the biggest thing you can do for your diabetes - it has taken a little getting used to but three years on I would not want to switch...
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    Just diagnosed with Type 2

    Hi, Sorry to welcome you to the club. Yes its a shock - I was only 37 diagnosed as Type 2 - my sugars were at 29! I was put straight on insulin which brought it right down, but what made the difference for me is a low carb diet. Basically, carbs are what makes your blood sugar go up - cut down...
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    Retinopathy can get anyone !!

    Hi, Sorry to hear about your husbands problems. You mentioned he is having trouble adjusting to the new diet. Not sure what that is but sounds like you have realised that carbs are an issue for diabetics. I do think there is a lot you can do with dietary change. I am a T2, aged 39 - was...