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    Diet coke and lemonade

    Only been once but loved it Dovedale and Tissington trail . Wonderful part of the world Enjoy
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    What Constitutes 'Remission'

    Over what period of time would you think these are required to be maintained before a medical professional would agree with a remission diagnosis?
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    T2 fuel for longer runs

    Thanks I will check it out [emoji106]
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    T2 fuel for longer runs

    Thanks for the link. I will have a look at them when I get out over the 10K and achilles niggle. I too am thinking half marathon in October. Good luck
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    T2 fuel for longer runs

    Still trying to run while fasting for my longer weekend runs . PB for parkrun this week and managed 6.7 miles last week. A little niggle in my achilles stopping me from stepping up the distance and frequency of running. Running is very new to me and I love trails . I am coming he the Solomon...
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    T2 fuel for longer runs

    Thanks @There is no Spoon I am currently doing 10k in circa 55 minutes so generally around 15 minutes before I finish I can feel sluggish. I will try the meal before to see how I get on. I am just conscious this may still not be enough as I look to double the distance I am running. So still...
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    T2 fuel for longer runs

    Hello everyone I am 1 year into my T2 diagnosis and diet controlled. I now enjoy running and have progressed steadily from walk/jog parkrun to 10k running. Next step is a half marathon training and my question is around fuelling for longer runs. So far I have been ok with nothing before a...
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    Health assessments - Nuffield/BMI

    I am thinking of having a health assessment at either Nuffield or BMI as I get a discount on my health insurance. Anyone had any experience of these or recommend one over the other? Basically I am after a bit of a full body MOT and wondered if these were any good.
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    New book by Jason Fung - The Diabetes Code: Prevent and Reverse Type 2 Diabetes naturally

    I have just purchased it as I would like to rebase myself one year in and remind myself of why I was so strict to begin with when diagnosed 1 year ago. I will review once digested [emoji16]
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    Just diagnosed type 2 - shopping!

    Decide where you are aiming to be in he LCHF spectrum . Are you going to eat to your meter? Do your research. I have full fat in my tea and occasionally if I am thirsty and don’t want water / after a run. Welcome and good luck with your diabetic journey . Great advice on here , review it all...
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    Christmas Over Indulgence

    Your not the first. Certainly won’t be the last. But at least you, me and everyone else who fell off the wagon now have a valuable reminder of what works and what does not work for our own bodies. Just found out I have a 7lb gain so far after to many little treats [emoji51] I am now looking...
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    Latest HBA1C 5.4%

    Thanks @Mbaker let’s hope so. I will happily live in remission. It has given me a big kick up the backside and I am a lot more active than I have ever been.
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    Latest HBA1C 5.4%

    Thanks @Guzzler fan of the A-Team by any chance [emoji16]
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    Latest HBA1C 5.4%

    Cheers @bulkbiker so far so good [emoji106]
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    Latest HBA1C 5.4%

    Hello everyone I have become more a lurker than an active member as I am not a big participator in social media ( makes me anxious don’t know why)but wanted to share my latest update with the crew. Things are still going well with the LCHF way of life, all be it a little more relaxed[emoji51]...
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    Thunder vodka

    Does anyone know the carb content of Thunder vodka? It is toffee vodka so assume a big no no but curious just in case !!
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    Emotional toll of diabetes 'needs more recognition'

    Personally I am outwardly coping well with managing my T2 diagnosis However internally my mind is foggy and is impacting my concentration levels with constant thought on food , exercise and what if’s It is noticeable at work but is it Diabetes or is It mental health or are they intrinsically...
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    Yogurt

    Fresh or frozen berries in plain Greek full fat yogurt are wonderful I also add 100% dark chocolate discs and Brazil’s
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    Porridge

    Love porridge When I have it I make it with chia seeds and whole milk. Cinnamon on top with a few Brazil nuts plus 2x boiled egg on the side.
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    Breakfast

    I didn’t test all day and it ended up being one of my more carby days so far actually ( roast dinner in evening ) I felt fine I ate the banana at 08:15 went for a 70 minute run at 09:15 to work it off. My issue is I want to lay off testing but not relax to much. In short I have some anxiety...