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    Are these foods ok?

    I am sat here at work munching my way through a lovely breakfast but I am not sure if these foods are allowed on a low--carb diet, could someone please advise. Full fat motrella (sp) Edam cheese Haslet Chicken roll with stuffing Hot dog sausages. Thank you xx
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    NOT COPING, NEED HELP

    Hi all, As I sit here I am in tears, I cant get control of my diabeties - or maybe the word is cant be bothered. I cannot do anything right for my boss - I am the only Civil Servant amongst RAF personnel and he is making my life a misery. I suffer from depression and am the strongest dose...
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    Newcastle Diet for Type 1 Diabetic

    Good morning all, Fab reading on this forumn about the Newcastle diet, but am wondering if it is suitable for someone with Type 1 diabeties? Nic x
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    Best way for weight loss....

    Would it either be attending a diet club, such as SW or going low carb which will reduce insulin levels etc. Thanks you xx
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    I think I am doing it all wrong

    Good morning all, I have been reading all your messages over the weeks and even posted some myself...... If I fancy a chocolate bar, I will have it and not worry about my BS, the same as with Cake, Chinese etc etc. I will tast my BS a few hours later - if I get thirsty or spend time more the...
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    Bloating and tenderness

    Good moring all, Day three on this low-carb way of eating and I have the most bloated, swollen, tender to the touch stomach - is this normal ? x
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    Is there a Blood Sugar App.......

    That will remind you to test your blood sugar 2 hours after entering meal details ? I have downloaded "On Track" for my phone which is a fantastic tool howver I cannot find anywhere on this to set a reminder. Thank Nic x
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    Low carb and putting on weight

    I have so many questions today !! By eating more protein in the way of meat, cheese and eggs surley I will pile on lots of weight? Can anyone explain ?
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    First low-carb day - is this OK?

    Good morning all, Here we go on my first low-carb day, hopefully I can stick to less than 40g a day for quick weight loss! B'fast - Porridge made with water -20g CHO Lunch - Salad leaves with eggs, ham, brie and mozrella - Trace CHO Dinner - Chicken brests wrapped in bacon with cauliflower...
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    CHEESE/ EGG QUESTION

    Good morning all, Whilst low-carbing is there a restiction on the amout of cheese one is allowed? If not can one have a varied amount, eg brie, camerbert etc. Is there a restriction on eggs as I understand they are bad for you ? Thank you Nic xxx
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    FEELING OLD AND ILL

    Hi all, I was hoping someone would post replies on my earlier thread but not yet :( I am 43 and feel tired, old and generally unwell most of the time Is this normal ? My BS run in he teens most of the time, I do not carb count but am starting tomorrow. How do I feel my age again ? x
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    Carb counting questions - please read

    Hi all, This is only my third post on here and I am at a loss on how to start looking after myself. I am 43 years old and have had type 1 diabeties for 30 years, my blood control has never been good and now am suffering with problems with my right eye. I am going on a lovely holiday with my...
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    Haemorrhage

    Yesterday I was diagnosed with a hemmorrage in my right eye. After seeeing the consultant I have been put on "light duties" at work for a month. Does anyone think wearing an eye patch will help heal my eye sooner? I work on a PC all day. Thank you. x
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    NEW TO FORUM - HELP REQUIRED

    Hello all, My name is Nicola, I am 43 and have been a diabetic for 30 years, I am hoping by joining this forumn I can get some help :D . I am struggling with my diabeties and dont think I have ever really come to terms with it, however now after having had lots of lazer surgery for...