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    Help/advice to assist my mum with hypos

    Hi Everyone I am looking for ideas to help my 70 year old insulin-dependent mother to manage/avoid hypos. Part of her problem is that she thinks it is impolite to eat without her husband of 48 years. So, if he is delayed going out to the shops, she won't eat, regardless of the risk. We have...
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    Tesco staff advice on biscuits?!?

    Overheard two Tesco employees advising a couple of ladies who were trying to put together a hamper for a friend with diabetes. The ladies were trying to decide whether to include a packet of low fat Digestive Biscuits or ordinary Digestive Biscuits. "Oh no!" came the reply. "Diabetics must...
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    Weight loss or inches loss: which is better?

    Since before being diagnosed with Type 2, some two and half years ago, I have maintained a reasonable level of activity. My job as a sales representative means I walk a reasonable amount, but I also do about four to six hours of high grade karate per week. Over time, my weight has stayed about...