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    Dangerous Advert

    thats a bit of a jump isnt it?? in moderation for a 'healthy' individual no food is bad for people. we are more aware of the affect things like golden syrup has on our bodies and moderate our intake accordingly but to call out an advert for a syrup as grooming is a bit daily mail headline!
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    Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

    7.9 this morning. lowest in a while!
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    Testing and weight lifting

    ah....this is the thread i have come here for!!! i do fairly heavy weight lifting 3 times a week and have been testing first thing in the morning then when i get home before i have breakfast and it has generally been 14!!! my fasting results are high at the moment as i get back on the right...
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    Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

    back in to monitoring mine after a few years of ignoring it! 9.7 at 5:30am:( must do better!
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    Was I in ketosis?!

    Didn't know you could get them. Where do I get them from? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    testing/injecting in front of people?

    She never said they had a problem with it. She said she had a problem with it. You don't have yo make a song and dance about doing it. Just act as if it's a normal part of the day which For you it is. I've never used insulin but I gather its not done using a proper syringe etc just a pen? No...
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    Was I in ketosis?!

    Guess I'll never know!!! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Was I in ketosis?!

    And should I have stayed there? The other week I atattend to feel really off. I was feeling nauseous all the time, felt cold had a headache etc so I ate some carbs and felt much better. Was this me in ketosis? Is this something I should aim for and will the wretched feeling go away? I had...
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    doing my first ever proper run...gulp!

    I'm doing a couch 2 5k plan and have just finished week 5 with a 20 min run. I was amazed I could do it. I'm fairly hefty for a start plus have dine very little exercise since school. I want to do a parkrun once I graduate from the plan Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Last night's tv

    The thing is they didn't just change their diet to juices. They upped their exercise massively as well. I couldnt live on juice alone and it would be interesting to sideshow they faired once they moved back on to solid foods. The Aussie bloke did during the programme I think bit was eating...
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    Thoroughly confused

    Of you are low carving you need to eat fat. Fat doesn't make you fat, the diet companies want you to think that it does. It is a confusing world out there but a bit of research will help you make sense of it all. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Stupid Question, But Piercings/Stretching ears/Tattoos?

    I'm type 2 and have a few piercings and tattoos. Never had a problem with any of them. Just make sure you follow the after care meticulously. Bepanthen is the best for tattoo healings it's a barrier cream rather than a moisturiser. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    One for the ladies - missed periods

    I'd love to have missing periods. I've been on For 5 weeks now grrrr **** implant. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    where does cheese come from

    Also on pretty sure most use vegetable rennet these days to make it suitable for vegetarians. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    where does cheese come from

    And breast milk lol Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    where does cheese come from

    Who cares. It's yummy!!! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    whitey-grey floaters in right eye

    I have these too. I mentioned it before a routine eye test at specsavers and was told I needed an emergency appointment (4 days later so not that much of an emergency lol) they outstrips in my eyes to see if there were any problems with my retina but they were fine. I'd definitely get it...
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    Almond porrige

    Both recipients are different to what I had yesterday which was 1/4 cup double cream 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup ground almonds 2 eggs Sweetner to taste Heat the cream, water and almonds till boiling. In a separate bowl beat the eggs then pour on the almond mixture. Return to the heat till it...
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    Almond porrige

    Has anyone made this before? Tried it today and it basically looks like scrambled egg with ground almonds in?!?! Is this right? Tasted alright though, might add cinnamon next time. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App