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    Diet help!

    Hi, I am still learning about all this but I have got experience of slimming world. I lost a good few stone a few years ago and then put it all, (and more), back on as soon as I started eating 'normally'. I think the plan was called extra easy The biggest problem for me was that slimming world...
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    Family history / mistrust of NHS

    Thank you and congratulations on that! I'm going to try skipping my evening meal on Friday and see where I go from there. Historically missing meals has resulted in me binging on bread or potatoes but as I don't have any in the house I won't be able to do that. It's funny, the more time I have...
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    In a nutshell...

    No symptoms here either, however I have far more energy now and am much more of a positive cheerful person than my former self so I guess they were there but I didn't realise.
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    Family history / mistrust of NHS

    Thanks again! I'll have a look. :)
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    Family history / mistrust of NHS

    Thank you Daisy1, that is such a useful summary, really easy to read and understand too. Much appreciated :)
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    Family history / mistrust of NHS

    Have ordered them both from ebay - thank you :)
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    Family history / mistrust of NHS

    Thank you bulkbiker, it is good to know my diet is in the right direction. Does the fasting principal explain the reason I sometimes feel like my levels must be low but actually when I test they are a bit high? If I have a meal late I often test a little higher than expected before eating - so...
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    Family history / mistrust of NHS

    Thanks for the reply Antje, My brother technically died of sepsis, he had a heart attack as a result, survived that, and then multiple organ failure. He had been suffering from neuropathy and ulcerated feet for some time. You're right, it is way too young; he was very overweight from childhood...
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    Family history / mistrust of NHS

    Thank you MikePea, I will keep reading - and build up to getting a new GP, did your GP support you in coming off your medication? Massive congratulations on your achievements by the way - makes things seem much more positive!
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    Family history / mistrust of NHS

    Thank you, I like the sound of that. I will start recording my readings properly instead of stressing when I see that number in the morning. Now you've said that I do remember higher readings a while back, so hopefully.....
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    Family history / mistrust of NHS

    Hi Rachox Thanks for the understanding, I appreciate it a lot. Today was fairly typical: Breakfast: Full fat greek yoghurt and brazil nuts (about a third of a large tub of yoghurt and a handful of nuts) Lunch: 3 egg cheese and mushroom omelette with spinach and rocket Dinner: Steak with stilton...
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    Family history / mistrust of NHS

    Thanks xfield and brassy, I have never heard of dawn phenomenon; it looks like I have some reading to do. Really appreciate the advice and reassurance :)
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    Family history / mistrust of NHS

    Thank you for this Indy51! There is one about 30 minutes away, I will ring them and ask if they will take me on / recommend someone closer.
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    Family history / mistrust of NHS

    Hi everyone, I've been lurking around here for a month or so and have found the threads very useful; thank you. I was diagnosed with type 2 about 18 months ago and to cut a long story short refused medication and no longer have a GP. My Uncle, Father, and brother have all died (70, 65 and 34)...