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    Didn't Recognize The Burnout....

    Hi All, Happy New Year, a little late but that seems to be the story of me right now.....Didn't realize until a few days ago that I have been really burned out with the whole diabetes thing - going on my 18th year with it....Feels like it's go me by the throat at the moment....Anyway, wanted to...
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    I Have A Real Concern....

    Hello All, I finally have to put this out there.....I have a real concern about comments made about "high" blood sugars that are well within The Range for persons with diabetes....It really distresses me that there are those who feel a blood sugar of 6 is "high" and will lead to "damage if...
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    Time to get back to basics....

    Hi All, Trust you are enjoying the lovely fall weather......always makes me feel like I need to start a new project or something. Decided it's got to be me!! Just printed off a bunch of food diaries from diabetes.co.uk - thank you for having paper ones for oldies like me who still like buying...
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    Latest Hba1c - Not Bad!!

    Hi All! Just got my latest results back at 6.8 (in Canada) so was quite pleased (last one was 6.6) as the summer is always harder for me to keep things under control with our anniversary, birthdays and such an awfully hot one this year!! Also just finished having two cataract surgeries and now...
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    Birthday Rolling around....time to reflect....

    Hey All! It's getting to be that time of year again and I have done a good bit of reflecting, especially over the past year when I found the Forum, did the Low Carb Eating course offered here, and where I was 4 years ago when I started my weight loss journey to where I am today....I can only say...
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    Today Is May 21st - Surgery Date for....

    Hi All, If memory serves me right, today is daisyduck's surgery. I would encourage you to take a moment and send a prayer, a blessings, a positive vibe, whatever her way. I'm sure we would all give her a hug if able! Thanks, and here's to a successful surgery and outcome for you @daisyduck ...
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    A Nice Surprise from my Nurse Practitioner!

    Hi All, Just wanted to share with you a pleasant surprise of support I got from my NP when I visited her yesterday about a different issue. She told me that she had shared my success story at a diabetes conference she was at the other week on diabetes management and "what's new"! She admitted to...
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    MY TURN TO CELEBRATE!!

    Hey All, Just had a call this afternoon from my surprised and enthused Nurse Practioner! My HBA1c was 6.6 from 7.2 due to the low carbing! She was very skeptical when at 7.2 she was preaching another med and I refused and said I was doing LCHF with the intent to eventually get off Metformin -...
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    Notable Members etc...

    Hi All, Was fun looking at all of our Notable Members, number of messages, ratings, points, etc. Well done to everyone of you and I for one can say that I have benefited greatly from your expertise and contributions. One question - how are points awarded and how do you know if you are getting...
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    Why Am I Wishing You All A Happy Valentine's Day??

    Hello All, Happy Valentine's Day to Everyone on the Forum! Some of you may find that it is too commercial, too sappy or whatever.....but think about this....you are loved by someone and you love someone and you have today to let that person know. I just got word from my BFF that her cancer is...
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    How Tight Does Our Control Really Need To Be??

    Hello All! While on holidays here in the chilly state of Florida, I have given myself a bit of leeway in eating - actually have let a few carbs that are really yummy pass through my lips as I steal a bite from the Hubby's desserts!! - and it has given rise to wondering just how tight our control...
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    How Did You Choose Your Avatar?

    Hi All, I always enjoy seeing people's avatars and sometimes wonder how in the world were they chosen? Some of them make me laugh out loud, others give me pause and I think, "What is the story behind that one?" If you wouldn't mind sharing?? I don't have one yet, and am still searching and maybe...
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    I Miss A Certain Member - Have I Missed Something?

    Hi All, This may not be appropriate to start this thread, so if Admin needs to delete it, that is ok. I have just been noticing that Grateful has not had any input on the Forum lately and wondered how he was doing.....or did I miss an announcement that he was no longer going to be active? When I...
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    The New Year Looks So Much Brighter

    Greetings All, Just wanted to wish everyone an exciting, adventure filled 2018 as it is quickly approaching! I for one can't begin to tell you all how much brighter the New Year looks to me compared to last year as a result of finding this Forum and all the care, respect, support, humour and...
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    Chocolate Mousse Anyone?!

    Hi All, I know we are all looking for something that is decadent and delicious for the holidays and this is one of our go-to recipes for any festive time! Just remember that you need to divide the total carbs from your chocolate choice by six as this makes six servings. Enjoy!! 2 ounces good...
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    GoFundMe for Mrs Robbieswan??

    Hi All, Just thinking out loud here.....I am wondering if anyone in the UK, maybe Admin? would know about going ahead and setting up a GoFundMe or similar account to raise money for Mrs Robbie and her family.....I think it would be a wonderful gesture towards the family and let them know that...
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    Is it really necessary to test Ketones if eating low carb?

    Hi All, Am now eating about 60g of carb a day - finally out of the carb flu - ugh! Is it really necessary to test for ketones? Being T2, I'm just curious, if it is that important to do so.......or can I assume that I am in ketosis with that level of carbs? Thanks/L Eating two meals a day...
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    Nurse Practitioner is in my corner!!

    Hello All! Just back from appointment with Nurse Practitioner to review latest AC1. One in May was 7.8, this one was 7.4 - remember I have not been really serious about this whole diabetes thing! She stated "we" have a problem and more meds were needed. So I said I didn't think so!! Proceeded...
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    My Hubby thinks I have an online boyfriend!!

    Hi Everyone! Lindijanice here - a newcomer, T2 for past 16 years, Metformin 1000 mg/ 2x day. Did I get your interest with my title?!! I have been spending so much time soaking up all I possibly can on this Forum, that I no longer sit for hours in the evening watching TV with him! If you all...