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    Cholesterol and alternatives to statins

    Hi Juliette, I was on Simvastatin up until a few weeks ago and decided to stop. Since then the crippling muscle pains in my legs have gone and I feel I will be able to start running again ( I had stopped for over a month due to the intense pain ) its the best thing I have done. Having read the...
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    still not losing any weight

    Hi Louise Well done for changing your lifestyle and tackling Diabetes head on. I went through the same when I was diagnosed but my weight remained the same. What I eventually found was to stop worrying about the weight and concentrate on my BG levels. I took up running and now go 5 times a week...
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    First BG test at home

    Well done with the jogging, 30 mins every morning is a great start to the day and so good for you. Personally I think your readings sound fine, there is an ebb and flow of readings through the course of a day, particularly if you have just started to gain more control over diabetes. What this...
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    What's the best after exercise food

    Milk is the best way of getting a 4:1 ratio of protein and fat after exercise but use your own judgment on whether this would harm you or benefit you. It works for me and I drink whole milk as its lower in carbs.
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    Hands up who's ever had a rebellious period?

    I occasionally rebel, about once every 8 weeks! It usually consists of a day out with a few friends drinking beer and eating curries. If I feel really naughty I may even smoke a fag!!! But thats about it. I don't do anything that will jeopardize by BG levels. I have found that working out in the...
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    Carbs and exercise

    Hi H, Thanks for the message Ok so my low carb curry sauce is very simple and very tasty. Ingredients 2 small onions Ginger/garlic (frozen blocks available at asian shops) fresh chillis 3-4 1 tomato tin chicken breast cut into cubes fresh coriander Garam masala chilli powder tumeric...
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    Carbs and exercise

    Thanks Fergie Its good to see positive results and good to hear there are others doing exactly the same thing as me. I have to say it can be hard work at times, particularly on winter mornings when the weather was sooo cold! I have to say I am impressed at your carb intake alongside the...
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    Carbs and exercise

    Thanks for all the positive feedback! Really good to read the different comments. Well I suppose I should explain a bit more about where I am with training and diet. Prior to January I was doing a low carb diet for around 8 weeks and it worked well, I felt fitter and happier, then after New...
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    Carbs and exercise

    Hello everyone I am new to this site (been a member for while, this is my first post!) and just wanted to find out if others are the same as me. I am T2 have been for around 3 years, I am totally comfortable with it and adjusted my lifestyle accordingly. I gave up drinking, smoking and ditched...