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    Type 2 Struggling

    Again thank you all! The pacing to the fridge and cupboards has been such a habit I've worn a tread mark through the tiles! I've just had a stick of celery with crunchy peanut butter.. oh it was heaven. I've already packed lunch for tomorrow, but I'm taking a few emergency snacks too, thank you...
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    Type 2 Struggling

    Thanks Boss!! That is EXACTLY what is happening! I've just stuck a teaspoon into a jar of crunchy nut peanut butter in a defensive strike to make me hang out until dinner time - only 1 small spoonful by the way. It's mad, I just feel like I'm completely consumed by the fact that I'm hungry...
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    Type 2 Struggling

    Thanks for the support Guzzler. Well at least there is nothing else left to tempt me as I've just gave all that is driving me crazy to the neighbours!
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    Type 2 Struggling

    Type 2, on metformin, diagnosed 2mths. Iwas doing so well. Then Christmas I crashed and burned. Not a complete overload, but a steady lapse each and every day since. I just can't get back on board. The weight was falling off, I felt better than I did in years.... I know all the risks. I...
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    High blood sugar following a cortisone injection

    Hi Jack, I know that this thread is a few years old, but I have just had both knees injected this morning and by this afternoon I was tipping 15.8!!! I nearly fell off the chair! Normally my levels are in the range and I'm trying so hard as a newly diagnosed. I just wish the practitioner would...
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    Want to beat sugar cravings

    It does, thank you, very helpful (I'm googling)
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    Fruit

    For what it's worth (as a know-nothing newbie) but WOW well done!! That's over 4 stones!!
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    Want to beat sugar cravings

    Have you got the link to that please? As a newbie I would be really interested Thanks
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    Type 2 : CHRISTMAS TREATS

    I'm feeling your pain [emoji24]
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    Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

    I was thinking exactly the same.... and that I hope you enjoyed every mouthful!
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    Type 2, need some advice

    Hi, I have also found the only way to restrict my carb intake is to plan my diet. Sounds so simple right? I know that it is easier said than done. I too have trouble sleeping (pain etc), but I also know that it is during this time I am at my weakest. I know that I can't be trusted with a multi...
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    Type 2 To chew or not to chew

    Thanks everyone for your advice. I will chew and test as advised.
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    Type 2 To chew or not to chew

    Hi I'm brand new. I loved my chewing gum, but since being diagnosed, I'm just too scared to try. Anyone have the answer for me? Which brands I could use? Thanks