christmas

I was diagnosed as Type 2 in August this year. I have got my hbA1c down from 69 to 42 with weight loss and diet. Even though this year's festivities are somewhat curtailed as a result of the upsurge in the “plague” this year will be my first Christmas as a diabetic, and I was wondering what...

Hi guys With little time to go now I thought I would get the ball rolling. I know that not everyone enjoys/celebrates Christmas and that this year it may be a little different for some. Some may find themselves away from family and feeling lonely, so I wanted to create a thread because I am the...

Hi guys wanting to try and have a tiny bit of baileys on Christmas Day this year, any advice? sorry I know I ask a lot of questions :(

I'm wishing you all a wonderful Christmas! Nice to be part of this great community! :)

The holiday season is here. Decided I want to dig out the molds and make Springerle cookies this year. The regular ones need time to fully develop their flavor so I would make them weeks in advance, like now. When searching, I couldn’t find any low carb versions. Before I ruin a few batches...

Hi everyone, I’ve been t2 for a year and a half and my last a1c was 5.1. I follow a low carb diet and have lost 13 stones so far with 6 more to go. I keep low carb every day and last Christmas I was too scared to eat so I had cheesy sprout for Christmas dinner. I’ve come to the realisation...

Dont get me wrong, I am not a big drinker, but enjoy a drink on special occasions I.e. Birthdays, and in particular Christmas Day and New Years Eve. But what to drink this year, this is my dilemma. I like a beer, but this has the same sugar content as a mars bar, I like brandy and port, but...

I am having success bringing down my HbA1c from 7.5 to 7.0 in the first three months of joining the forum. I am slowly losing weight. I am happy with these trends. My fasting blood glucose numbers are in the 5's, occasionally 4's, (and 6's when I have an extra treat.) I have been pretty...

Today i'm celebrating 5 years of being Type 1 diabetic! Seems like yesterday but still going strong! Christmas is always a reminder of me being diagnosed and being in hospital just days before Christmas day! Merry Christmas to you all! And remember to enjoy the celebrations and enjoy the food...