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Thanks for sharing your experiences, @KernowKeith. Where I live is a mix of rural and otherwise. It seems most routes are popular with runners, cyclists, walkers and their families at the moment! But not to worry. I have found one route which is tolerable and manageable for me, so long as I can...

Thanks, @MathildaGrace. That sounds a useful source - I will look it up. You’ve reminded me that I’ve not been able to do normal exercises that rely on balance, for some time now, as I’ve had a problem with vertigo. But it seems to be improving after a cold, so I may have more of a chance now.

Thanks for taking the time to reply, @RosieMaxwell - I really appreciate it. The yoga app sounds good. I signed up for a yoga thing recently and realised I hadn’t bothered to open the emails with the videos! But tried one this week, which mostly involved stretching the arms and upper body -...

Hi folks, I’m feeling a bit worried and deflated. I was doing well with at least maintaining a normal weight, with keeping to a low carb routine. But finding it harder, during lockdown. I think I’m eating more often, partly because of being home more, and partly through boredom mixed with...

I had similar worries last time I had an HBA1C test due, but decided to go ahead anyway. The result was 1 figure lower than on my previous test - which, overall, felt like not much of a result for having been so vigilant most of the time! However, on reflection, I decided it was good it had...

I was diagnosed as prediabetic with an HBA1C of 43 - and advised that if diet didn’t change that, the next step would be metformin. I’m not good with medications so felt really scared. But I went on the NHS course they offered and continued to lose some weight - which I had already begun by...

I did notice that the author of the study disclosed a vested interest - and so I interpret her findings as biased towards wanting to highlight the benefits of one type of dietary approach. I have an open mind and am interested to see what works, either way. And have to consider, personally, what...

I lost my excess weight (about a stone) over 4 months, by lowering carbs. I did it gradually, swapping refined sugar products out (cakes, biscuits, sweets & sugary syrups, jams etc), then white goods (white pasta, white rice, potatoes, white bread). Then I cut brown carbs (whole grains) that I...

We share some inclinations there! Especially peanut butter on chocolate :) Interesting about the whole foods/no separated out oils. Sounds quite Paleo-like. And thank you for posting about the avocado oil. Lots of my cooking and eating style seems to favour oils, so that seems a stretch, but I...

It’s interesting about the decline between 22-74 weeks, as that seems to coincide with the end of the initial vegan diet ‘high’ I’ve heard about. Which makes me think it might be ok short term. But, then, that’s possibly true of a lot of diet approaches.

Thank you @dms1. That does interest me, as a friend who is a strong advocate of the vegan diet recommended both authors in the same breath! And also mentioned some others, whose work on the value of plant-based nutrition I haven’t had a chance to look at yet: Michael Greger, Neil Bernard, John...

Thank you, @WalkingGirl. That’s really helpful information. If he’s anti saturated fat, does that mean he tends to exclude or not recommend coconut oil? Really glad to hear your positive results! Interesting about limited dairy. I do eat Greek yogurt and mascarpone - with a few berries. These...

That’s a good point re medical conditions, @lucylocket61. As it happens, I now have a diagnosis of Ménière’s disease, for the dizziness and nausea I’ve been experiencing. At least it’s not T2 that is the cause! So I can be grateful for that. But the medication option, though good for relieving...

Thank you @Mbaker; that’s super helpful!

Hi all, has anyone used the approach in Joel Fuhrman’s books? If so, has it helped with your diabetes issues? I’m interested in knowing more about how to manage a vegan approach with diabetes or prediabetes. Many thanks for any insights and experiences shared!

You could also try making a mushroom soup. Things that go well, flavour wise, are parsley or thyme, and garlic. Although traditional recipes probably fry the mushrooms a while and might include onions, you could adapt a pasta sauce into a soup - nigella Lawson suggests just chopping up raw...

Yes, but they taste of the sea! And we usually eat them peeled. I gather that in native Chinese cuisine (for example) they tend to go crunchy, in some cases! I remember seeing a tv programme about their street food snacks and a rather smart Chinese chef pointed out that theirs has been a...

I’ve had a lot of eye problems despite being only prediabetic. My eyes started being watery and either stinging or sore - sometimes itchy. I have had an allergy to dust for years, so wax used to treating itchiness with drops. But the other symptoms were knee and I wasn’t sure what the problem...

I don’t know if hypoglycaemia is sometimes related to a caffeine reaction, but the symptoms you describe sound similar to caffeine sensitivity (which is something I have). I don’t get it so much with tea. I get it somewhat with Coca Cola. But badly with caffeinated coffee in large amounts - ie...

On the advice of an optician whose clinic had just closed for the weekend, I had my eyes checked at A&E when I got a floater - because I hadn’t had one before and had no idea what I was seeing or dealing with. Turned out to be fine and the optometrist thought it was probably due to having had a...