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  1. mortiferum

    Yoghurt: Lidl's, Milbona Turkish or Greek Style?

    Hi Just wondering if anyone has tried both of these and how they compare in taste and in amount of carbohydrates? I've always picked up the Greek style and overlooked the Turkish style...whats the difference should I switch? Greek Style (per 100g: 3.2g Carbs, 10g Fat) Turkish Style (per...
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    Low Carb Snacks

    1 week into my 2 week holidays back home in the UK. Having fun browsing the supermarkets / shops for various low carb snacks. Just thought I'd share a photo of the 'snacks' sitting in my kitchen cupboard. Thought it would be fun to see photos of your low carb snacks in your cupboards
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    Sukrin UK - any used before?

    Hi Anyone ordered and or use Sukrin products? According to the website the Sukrin granulated appears to be all-natural sweetener erythritol made from cornstarch The delivery charges also seem resonable? Is this product sold in any of the high street stores / supermarkets?
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    How to explain T2 diabetes to children and teens?

    Hi Im a father to an 11 and 14 year old - Im diabetic - not the kids. But I was hoping the parents in this sub forum could link me to any online resources that they have used to explain diabetes to their kids. Would love to explain in detail with the use of a good online resources why daddy...
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    Best place in UK to buy sweet leaf stevia drops & Erythritol?

    Hi So Im gearing up for my summer hols when I return to the UK (from the the Middle East) and I'm looking forward to stocking up on my essential low carb supplies! I haven't been able to find Stevia sweet leaf drops and Erythritol here in the Middle East and I am hoping to pick some up and...
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    Butterfly and Diabetes?

    Been diagnosed diabetic relatively recently - Dec 2013. I just noticed that the butterfly shape and outline seems related to diabetes. Its on my BG test strip supplier, it features in my clinics logo - a few members here use a butterfly logo as there avatar? Stupid question - Whats the...
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    Total Cholesterol, HDL, LDL & Triglicerides - someone explain?

    Hope Im posting this in the right forum - did conside posting this question on the low carb / high fat diet sub forum but wasn't sure. Could someone explain (or link me to a good and well explained relavent web page post). I have done some very quick research on the subject and depending...
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    Total Carbohydrate, Sugars and Fibre?

    Hi all My first post - but a lurker since XMas eve 2013 (diagnosed type 2 on Xmas eve!) So, since my diagnosis I have changed my eating habits to a Low carb diet and have had great succes so far - lost around 15kg in weight since XMas eve 2013. However, I am still a little bit confused about...