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  1. HazelD

    Knee replacement and Diabetes 2 on insulin

    Yes I had a knee replacement and am T2. Not a problem I had to wait about 5 hours before my op...didn't have any food but could drink water..they took my blood G and it was well within their limits... nothing to worry about.
  2. HazelD

    Diabetic Craft Club

    Just cought up with the forum, been rather busy also have another bout of cellulitis, not nicethe hot weather started it off. Beautiful paintings. Love them all.
  3. HazelD

    Diabetic Craft Club

    Found my Edwardian gown.... its only about 5inches tall or 120mm....
  4. HazelD

    Diabetic Craft Club

    Wonderful, I try amd make these in 1/12th scale...
  5. HazelD

    Diabetic Craft Club

    I go to a local craft afternoon each Wednesday there are painting sessions, carding, book folding, knitting, cross stitch and I take something mini to make. Some just turn up for the company and tea and coffee. Nothing planned, just take in our own crafts.
  6. HazelD

    Weekly weigh in - Fridays

    Just weighed myself this morning and I NEED to lose 5.5kilos....(12lbs in near enough old money) finding it very hard. Considering going to slimming world. Had knee replacement which meant not moving around as much and just had another bout of cellulitis which requires not moving and with...
  7. HazelD

    Diabetic Craft Club

    Love the colours, I can't knit or crotchet...and admire anyone who can.
  8. HazelD

    Diabetic Craft Club

    Been a little unwell, had cellulitis again, same place on my leg as I had 12 months ago. Antibiotics have cleared it but being stuck with legs elevated was so boring, I decided to make some more scissor cases. A friend sent me a lovely Christmas card in the shape of a boot filled with all...
  9. HazelD

    Diabetic Craft Club

    Mep, I always put the photos I want to upload on my desktop, it is easier to find rather than browsing through stuff.
  10. HazelD

    Diabetic Craft Club

    Since my last posting I have had trouble with my new knee, its doing OK now buts its exactly 1 year to-day I had the op. Getting mojo back has been the problem but not moving around as much has also made me gain a little weight, plus now sitting doing crafts does not help! I made a doll last...
  11. HazelD

    Diabetic Craft Club

    Oh yes, even if you can't eat it! unless you have a foolproof diabetic cake recipe to share.
  12. HazelD

    Type 2s: What have you eaten today?

    Kristin, I have that book and I use it every day. I call it my food bible... I have managed to lose nearly 3 stone over 2 years. It give food portions, fat, protiens, fibre, cals and of course carbs with three plate sizes. I don't eat a lot of the food shown, but you can find the carbs and...
  13. HazelD

    Replacement Knee

    Just awaiting results of a blood test. Surgery called me in for test saying it was a 6 monthly routine chechup....April to Jan...6 months? especially as the DN said in April 15 - I didn't need one for 12 months..... anyway fingers crossed it will be OK. Foot check end of March and eyes in...
  14. HazelD

    Plonkers (and no, I'm not insulting people)

    I do that with all my left overs, put in the plastic containers.if too muc.then freeze them. Transfer into freezer bags...date and this leaves so much more room in the freezer as everything is in flat slabs!
  15. HazelD

    Diabetic Craft Club

    Loved looking on your page... now if you were in the UK I would order but getting anything from the US more than 25 dollars we have to pay duty on. :(
  16. HazelD

    Replacement Knee

    We can only keep on as we are...taking one day at a time... Bye for now. HazelD.
  17. HazelD

    Replacement Knee

    Hi Karen, getting better...started leaving pillow off at night and even sleeping better...hope you are OK.
  18. HazelD

    Replacement Knee

    My knees are numb on the outer sides I just don't think about them Like you I am constantly aware of them turning over in bed at night. I just don't kneel at all. Wish my weight would drop more, only restarted on the LCHF recently so fingers crossed it works. My hbA1C was 35 in April after...
  19. HazelD

    Replacement Knee

    Been a while since commenting on this subject but I have been getting on with life and now feel extremely well, walk well, in fact am walking a lot quicker than I used to. Have more energy, no meds, no pain, not limping, walking tall, stand more instead of sitting but still don't have a good...