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  1. Bebo321

    Increased Insulin Resistance with a low carb diet?

    @azure @Brunneria @tim2000s, I would be interested to hear your thoughts on an observation of increased insulin resistance with a very low carb/keto diet. I was discussing this topic recently with somebody with T1D (we tried a food fast together over a number of days) They noticed that coming...
  2. Bebo321

    DHEA and cortisol - what's your experience?

    I have come onto the forum to ask for your experiences (if any) of using DHEA and any impact it may (or may not) have on your diabetes management. DHEA is a natural steroid and precursor hormone produced by the adrenals. It is occasionally taken in the form of a supplement and claims have been...
  3. Bebo321

    Reversing T2 With Diet - Who Has Done It And Who Wants To Give It A Go?

    I thought I would share this film of a study around diet and what is most effective at managing/reversing diabetes conducted in Australia. https://au.news.yahoo.com/sunday-night/features/a/32517949/the-saving-australia-diet-final-check-up/#page1 It appears that the extreme calorie restricted...
  4. Bebo321

    New diabetes movies - diet, exercise and cholesterol

    Hi there, Here's the latest movie released by Team Blood Glucose, designed to give anyone with or at risk of T2 diabetes the essential information. It covers diet and exercise. The film introduces the importance of 'GLUT4 transporters'. These are the helpful friends to us all as they play a...
  5. Bebo321

    Exercise - surprising and exciting information

    I have been doing some more research for TeamBG (www.teambloodglucose.com) recently around using exercise to manage Type 2 diabetes. We all know that in theory it's a good thing, (I'm currently putting together a video to explain exactly why and how exercise helps manage blood glucose control)...
  6. Bebo321

    Diabetes Conference - Now Free Entry!!!!

    You read right! This year's Conference for people with diabetes is now free entry! Whoop whoop! Based up in Nottingham it will be a great opportunity to get together - share tips on diet, exercise, meds and generally how to live well with diabetes. Our health should be our number one...
  7. Bebo321

    Diabetes Conference - Ticket sales now open

    The #gbdoc will be hosting the second ever conference for people with diabetes on 27-28 February 2016 Pre-registration is now open with almost 200 places already booked and we're aiming for 400 - 500 people attending this year. Get full details and book your tickets here...
  8. Bebo321

    Are doctors too quick to prescribe meds over supporting lifestyle change?

    There is going to be a tweet chat this Wednesday evening at 9pm to discuss this very topic. Join in the conversation and share your views, or just follow the chat. http://gbdoc.co.uk/tweetchat/gbdoc-tweetchat/
  9. Bebo321

    News from The American Diabetes Association Conference Boston 2015

    The www.gbdoc.co.uk attended this year's ADA conference in Boston in order to get the low-down on what's new in the world of diabetes. Have a read of who's doing what: http://gbdoc.co.uk/category/scientific-sessions/
  10. Bebo321

    People's Diabetes Conference 2016

    Just in case you've missed the announcement last week, the #gbdoc will be hosting the second ever conference for people with diabetes on 27-28 February 2016 Pre-registration is now open with almost 200 places already booked and we're aiming for 400 - 500 people attending this year. The...
  11. Bebo321

    Tweet chat on 'diet and food issues' on Wednesday 9pm

    There is going to be a #gbdoc tweet chat next Wednesday evening at 9pm on the topic of 'Diet and Food Issues' - it was one of the topics that was discussed at this year's 'People's Diabetes Conference' in March. Join us to share views and experiences. www.gbdoc.co.uk
  12. Bebo321

    TeamBG #DGT15 - The Diabetes Grand Tour 2015. Pre-registration open now!

    Dates: 29 August - 11 September 2015 Announcing another epic Diabetes grand Tour! This year cycling between Vienna and Stockholm, with a ferry crossing thrown in for fun! A cycle ride like you have never experienced, this is going to be another epic ride for those crazy enough to cycle the...
  13. Bebo321

    TeamBG #B2B15 Barcelona to Bilbao ride - Open to all.

    Date: 20-26th June 2015 Introducing the first ever TeamBG cycle ride between Barcelona and Bilbao, designed to be accessible with easier cycling and a choice of routes each day such that you can make your ride as challenging or relaxing as you choose! Cycling over six days from Barcelona to...
  14. Bebo321

    The first ever conference for PWD!

    EXCITED!!! Organised by PWD for PWD: the first ever 'Un-Conference' Conference! An opportunity to talk, share, listen and learn in a wholly supportive environment. Venue: Medi-City, Nottingham...
  15. Bebo321

    TeamBG mHealth Grand Tour. 30 August - 15 Sept. The power of the patient voice.

    The TeamBG mHealth Grand Tour is about to start! This year a group of amateur cyclist drawn from the diabetes online community will be cycling 2300km from Barcelona to Vienna in just 15 days. Arriving in Vienna on 15th September to coincide with the opening of the Annual Diabetes conference EASD...
  16. Bebo321

    #gbdoc tweet chat topic 'Newly Diagnosed' Wednesday 9pm

    Hi there, This is a call out to say that this week's tweet chat on the #gbdoc is on the topic of 'diabetes and diagnosis' - what you wish you knew. Please come along to share and help others with your experiences and consider what you wish you were told when you were first diagnosed. All types...
  17. Bebo321

    TeamBG: Type 1 diabetes and exercise - what questions/issues do you have?

    Team Blood Glucose (TeamBG) is a not-for-profit organisation set up to support and encourage all those with diabetes to engage in sports and exercise. We would like to improve the TeamBG website (www.teambloodglucose.com) by adding some advice around exercise in the form of 'frequently asked...
  18. Bebo321

    Box Hill Cycle Ride 6th July - Team blood glucose free event!

    Team Blood Glucose are hosting a cycle ride around Box Hill in Surrey on the 6th July. Free and open to all, there will be three levels of ride difficulty, so it doesn't matter if you're a cycling newbie or a pro - you'll be made to feel welcome.:) For more information go to...
  19. Bebo321

    Oak Hill parkrun with Team a Blood Glucose 10 May!

    Requesting the pleasure of your company at the 5k parkrun at Oak Hill Park in East Barnet on the 10th May. Team Blood Glucose (TeamBG) will be there and will be on hand to offer support, encouragement, and advice. A great opportunity to meet others from the diabetes community and to share your...
  20. Bebo321

    Type 1 Sports Weekend

    I have just heard through the grapevine that registration for this year's Animas Sports Weekend opens on 14th April. Although I've not been, I've heard plenty of great feedback about this weekend - usually run by Dr Ian Gallen (who you might have heard of through Runsweet fame) Perhaps I'll get...