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  1. DavideB

    Hba1c results :-(

    Hello. Funny you mentioned fasting. I god told to eat the evening meal early between 18.00 - 19.00 and only drink water after that until breakfast at 06.30 - 07.00. Is this what you mean?
  2. DavideB

    Hba1c results :-(

    Low Carb and exercising But now I have missed out the exercising. Not an excuse just had a really SH year
  3. DavideB

    Hba1c results :-(

    Hello, not been here for a long time My hba1c used to be 52 well controlled I think. Past year: Lost Mum, had a new hip and had to be circumcised :-( Just had an Hba1c result of 96 = 9.1 I asked the doctor if what I have been through could be the part cause. all he said was I will up your...
  4. DavideB

    The NHS just refuse to get it

    As this thread is about NHS. I went to the docs and he said you should not measure your sugars. Only Measure them (ready for this) If they are high. HOW THE HELL DO I KNOW UNLESS I MEASURE THEM!!! When I lived in Italy I really controlled my weight and was doing so well. Since being back in...
  5. DavideB

    Monitoring

    Question: Has anyone else's Doctor said no need to monitor? When I did my last test everything was really good. I mean EXCELLENT!! I said I take care in what I eat I try and walk at least 50 minutes a day and a big walk on Sundays . Ye I cheat now and again have a Pizza, So what... I also...
  6. DavideB

    Skin condition on legs? Any help

    Hello. I had something similar and the doc gave me a double base gel and like an antiseptic cream and it has now gone. Occasionally i get a itch touch wood it's ok now
  7. DavideB

    Weight gain

    Thanks for your replies :)
  8. DavideB

    Weight gain

    Any help would be great. We have now moved back to the UK after 8 years in Italy and it's a year that I have not had a cigarette (I am vaping) BUT.. I have nearly put on a stone and do not know what else to do apart from starve myself!! I walk an hour each day watch my carb intake: Had test...
  9. DavideB

    Sugar Free Chocolate

    Does anyone else need the toilet after eating Sugar free choc: I went to the chemist to pick up my prescription and saw some SFC and yes i got 2 bars. In two days they have gone...Now been got by the toilet bug... :-(
  10. DavideB

    My hbc1a

    Hello Mine: He said it was a full test and the nurse (well butcher) that took my blood said it as well
  11. DavideB

    My hbc1a

    Hello: Just rang surgery for my results and my hbc1a was 39 or does she mean 3.9 Surgery: "you are normal" Me: What does that mean please? Surgery: Just carry on what you are doing Me: What about my cholesterol and other fasting Sugar results; Surgery: We do not have any other results sorry...
  12. DavideB

    Vaping/Ecigs Poll

    Hello. Has anyone noticed their BS go up since starting vaping? Mine has gone up a tad. Not had a cig since Christmas, but noticed a slight increase in my morning BS
  13. DavideB

    Disillusioned

    I only go to the docs for a check up and prescriptions, in my opinion the best advise is listen to people that have diabetics and how they control it and learn from them. If I get asked I say eat and test eat and test and you will find what is right for you. One persons's carb is another...
  14. DavideB

    Type 2 newly diagnosed and scared out my wits

    Hello and welcome: First thing you have come to the right place, this forum is great and has great support: I was in the same boat I was diagnosed while living in Italy and was so scared. I went home and could not sleep, reading the internet and looking at all the negative sides. I then found...
  15. DavideB

    Back Home

    Hello I just wanted to come and say hello and after 8 years living in Italy we have moved back home to the UK 2 weeks ago. :(:) Packed up smoking now since Christmas using e-liquid cigs PUT ON A LITTLE WEIGHT :arghh:.... My BS readings in the morning were great while in Italy 5.2 - 5.4 Now back...
  16. DavideB

    Stopping smoking

    I was 40 a day roll ups no filters: I did a website for a guy that sells e-liquids cigs just before Christmas and he gave me one to try. Not had a cig since fancy one now and again but doing ok. I think the trick is the strength of the liquid you start with. I have heard that people start with a...
  17. DavideB

    Favour Please

    Hello Ewelina It will take him about two months to get to me in Italy; At the moment he is in the Alps... he is heading for Nice.. DavideB
  18. DavideB

    Favour Please

    My Son Luca is Walking From UK to Italy YES WALKING I am trying to get him as many likes as possible on facebook... Please Like and pass it on www.facebook.com/WalkingEnglandToItaly?ref=hl Many Thanks DavideB :clap: :clap:
  19. DavideB

    Burgen bread 30p off coupon

    What I do not understand is that it has Sugar in and I thought that Sugar was bad for us
  20. DavideB

    Your 2013 resolutions

    To have more SEX.....and the rest will just fall nicely into place :D