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  1. ladyfingers

    Did I make the right decision?

    A bit of background. I am a 52 overweight female diagnosed with type 2 diabetes some 5 years ago. I was prescribed Metformin from the off but it struggled to keep my BG levels in check e.g. I was called by my GPs out of hours service after one BG reading was so high they wanted to check I was...
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    Ulcerative Colitis and Type 2

    I was diagnosed with UC almost 30 years ago and have coped with it reasonably well during that time however the last 3 years have been more of a challenge. I was on high doses of steroids for the best part of a year prior to my Type 2 diagnosis and am pretty sure that was a contributing factor...
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    Big night planned, what's the best strategy?

    I am meeting up with a couple of cousins that I haven't met for 30 year this weekend. They are big drinkers and in my past so was I. Alcohol is going to be a big part of this get together and I am trying to come up with the best way to handle it. My current plan is to drink only Dry Martini...
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    Low carb picnic

    The plan is for me and me fella to go for a bike ride this Sunday followed by a picnic. The reality will probably see the pair of us staring at the rain from inside the car for a couple of hours :lol: Anyhows not to be put off I'm trying to think what to put in the picnic that will satisfy...
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    Confused by my BG levels after bread

    Hi alll you diabeters, I've been sticking pretty well to a low carb diet for a week now. I'm not being really strict i.e. measuring my daily carb intake but I've tried to ensure that I don't eat anything that is more than 5% carb. It's been working well and I've been keeping an eye on my...
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    Top up anyone?

    I'm slowly coming to terms with my new low carb diet with lots of post meal testing going on (my poor finger tips are like a brickies :) ) One area I haven't ventured into yet is alcohol. From what I've read my favourite real ales are going to have to take a back seat in favour of wine. Which...
  7. ladyfingers

    Which slimming club?

    Hello everybody, My GP has put me in touch with the Lighten Up programme https://www.sbpct.nhs.uk/your-services/lighten-up.aspx which gives you 12 weeks free at the following slimming clubs. Slimming World Rosemary Conley Weight Watchers I've never attended a slimming club before so I was...
  8. ladyfingers

    One piece of advice

    Hello to you all, I'm Jen (47), I was diagnosed with Type 2 last summer and was put straight onto Metformin (no diet or exercise recommended by my GP). At the same time I was also diagnosed with high cholesterol, high BP and an under active thyriod. I must admit I knew it was on the cards as...