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  1. Andrew S

    Cracker Jokes

    I keep making up terrible jokes, fit only for cheap crackers. How's about: Why did the Flamenco dancer have to give up? She had repetitive Spain injury.
  2. Andrew S

    Healthy fats?

    Any advice on "healthy fats" as part of a low carb, high fat diet? My doctor at diagnosis told me to avoid saturated fat and cut down on carbs. Or if you don't worry about "healthy fats" at all as part of LCHF, please also contribute.
  3. Andrew S

    Free spare place on X-Pert course in Hounslow Feb/March if you fancy being my friend!

    This is taking place from 1645 on 5 Mondays from 17th February in Hounslow town. . I thought I would open up my spare space as my flatmate refuses to keep me company on the course! Any takers?
  4. Andrew S

    Any (non Insulin using) Type 2s not home testing?

    I have still not bought a meter and have had over a year since diagnosis without testing. I am wondering if this is unusual. For me, the factors against testing are: Busy lifestyle Financial Already have been told I have excellent control The possibility that the odd high result may depress...
  5. Andrew S

    Adult onset but some issues when a child. Ring any bells?

    I was diagnosed in my mid-forties, but had some interesting sugar/energy issues as a child and teenager. I had a few weeks at primary school with no energy and the doctor told my mother to give me glucose tablets. I also had an incident where I refused pineapple rings in syrup and said they...
  6. Andrew S

    HbA1c 42 dropped to 37

    I received my new result, 42 was a year ago and I have been working hard at improving my condition since then. These are some of the things that seem to be helping me, but I can't give advice as we are all different. Many of them fall into a category of "can't do any harm so might as well try"...
  7. Andrew S

    Coughed up blood this morning

    I was a bit shocked when I coughed up some blood this morning. My flatmate actually rang 999 as I had a temporary drop in blood pressure with visual disturbance I think due to the shock. We cancelled the ambulance as my condition improved and of course I will get my GP to check me over. I...