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Algetmicoat said:
Ok thanks for welcoming me to this forum.
I am Al and I’m 66 and live in West Yorkshire England with my wife and 2 cockapoos.
I am fully retired after working for 43+ years with DWP / DHSS.
I have grown up twin daughters and a 4 year old granddaughter and 2 year old grandson.
Not religious at all - consider myself an Atheist.
Love sport - football, cricket (men’s and women’s), athletics, rugby. Was a season ticket holder at Huddersfield Town for many years but now just an armchair supporter.
Love music - top bands are Roxy Music, Genesis, Bowie, Be Bop Deluxe and Magazine.
Listen to History podcasts on a regular basis.
Don’t travel abroad these days. Holidays are spent in Cornwall with the kids and grandkids.
Am I wealthy? Comfortable I would say.
Been Diabetic type2 for 14 years. Only know my HB1CA figure from one year to next when the health centre does my annual review. To be honest I tend to eat what I want, when I want but think now I should be getting a grip of my diet hence my registering on here. Currently on Metformin and last year I was put on Dapagliflozin as well. Lost over a stone in weight but found I was peeing for England day and night and it was making my life a misery. Couldn’t go out for fear of getting caught short. So they took me off them but didn’t come up with any alternative. Also I'm into Betting API Provider for Seamless IntegrationSuspect by betbazar I could do with something else to support the Metformin.
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You’re definitely not alone with the medication challenges) Welcome.
 
Hello my name is Teresa and I am currently 55 years old. I was diagnosed type 2 Jan 2011 with a HbA1c 52 & BMI 26.9. I started the Newcastle Diet on 3/2/2015. After 7 weeks on ND I was taken off Empagliflozin x10mg & HbA1c 36. I kept my HbA1c steady for years at around 44, by running and a healthy diet. Then gained an injury during Covid that stopped me running. From 2022 -2024 I had a very stressful period with a major incident at work and I was put back on Empagliflozin. By the end of 2023, despite managing my weight well, I started to loose control of my diabetes. The stressful period has been over for a year and the excuse is no longer valid. Current HbA1c is 66 and additional medication has of 100mg Sitagliptin has been added. I have started to increase my exercise but need some support and food ideas to get back on track. In September I took on two large allotment plots and last week I started a 15 minute a day exercise programme, which increases over time. I need to build my strength and fitness level. I feel lost and like I am really hurting myself with these high levels. Not wanting sympathy, but practical advice would be gratefully appreciated.
 
Teresa Sayner said:
Hello my name is Teresa and I am currently 55 years old. I was diagnosed type 2 Jan 2011 with a HbA1c 52 & BMI 26.9. I started the Newcastle Diet on 3/2/2015. After 7 weeks on ND I was taken off Empagliflozin x10mg & HbA1c 36. I kept my HbA1c steady for years at around 44, by running and a healthy diet. Then gained an injury during Covid that stopped me running. From 2022 -2024 I had a very stressful period with a major incident at work and I was put back on Empagliflozin. By the end of 2023, despite managing my weight well, I started to loose control of my diabetes. The stressful period has been over for a year and the excuse is no longer valid. Current HbA1c is 66 and additional medication has of 100mg Sitagliptin has been added. I have started to increase my exercise but need some support and food ideas to get back on track. In September I took on two large allotment plots and last week I started a 15 minute a day exercise programme, which increases over time. I need to build my strength and fitness level. I feel lost and like I am really hurting myself with these high levels. Not wanting sympathy, but practical advice would be gratefully appreciated.
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Hi, and welcome back to the forum.

Many people here have improved their blood sugar levels by looking closely at their diet, and in particular the carbs in their diet. Maybe take a look at this thread to get an idea of what meals might help. https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/what-have-you-eaten-today-low-carb-forum.75781/

I also suggest starting your own new thread asking for help with your diet and maybe giving some information on what you currently eat.

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Hey everyone

- What is your name? - Rob
- How old are you? - 48
- Are you male or female? - Male
- Which country are you from? - UK
- Which city/area do you live in? - Plymouth
- Are you religious? - I have beliefs, but not from any subscribed religion.
- Pick three words to describe your personality. - Thoughtful, Creative, Caring
- Do you have any pets? - No
- Microsoft or Apple? - Microsoft
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play? - I love tennis and try to play at least once a week.
- Do you get angry easily? - I get frustrated sometimes, which could be seen as angry, but there's usually a deeper reason for it.
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where? - No
- List your five favourite musicians/bands. - Not easy to list just five. The Doors, Stone Temple Pilots, Rival Sons, Foals, Doves, Elbow (I could keep going) but it would be a very long list.
- What would you say your favourite music genre is? - I appreciate anyone who writes and produces their own music or who can play an instrument and sing. I don't tend to think of what genre something is, it's more if the music catches my attention.
- What is your favourite flag? - I like the Canadian flag, but that's just because I like the maple leaf.
- Ever gone camping? - No
- Ever been in love? - Yes, since I was 21 and still in love with her now.
- Ever used fake tan? - No
- Which countries have you visited? - Canada, America, France, Spain, Finland, Scotland, Wales
- Favourite city? - I'm not really a fan of cities, they're usually too big and too loud, but I love New York City - had my honeymoon there.
- List your five favourite TV programmes. - At the moment, Stranger Things (no spoilers please, still watching), The PITT, Andor, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Portrait and Landscape Artist of the Year.
- List your five favourite films. - Almost Famous, Lost In Translation, The Sixth Sense, Big, Back To The Future
- Are you wealthy? I'm good at saving money, but not wealthy, enough not to have to worry.
- Do you work? If so, as what? - I was a Graphic Designer in Secondary Education, but was made redundant last March and I'm currently a carer for my daughter.
- List the subjects you study/have studied. - Most notable subjects are Art and Media Studies.
- What do you like most about yourself? - I like how creative I am.
- What do you like least about yourself? - I'm autistic and struggle with a lot of things and wish I found living in the world easier.
 
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- What is your name? Carole

- How old are you? 44

- Are you male or female? Female

- Which country are you from? UK

- Which city/area do you live in? South West

- Are you religious? Not really

- Pick three words to describe your personality. Quiet, reserved, friendly

- Do you have any pets? No

- Microsoft or Apple? Apple

- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play? I enjoy watching my sons play football & rugby

- Do you get angry easily? No

- Ever gone camping? Yes

- Ever been in love? Yes, married for almost 19 years

- Ever used fake tan? Yes

- Which countries have you visited? France, Rhodes, Ibiza

- Are you wealthy? Definitely not!

- Do you work? If so, as what? Support Worker in NHS


- What do you like most about yourself? My caring nature

- What do you like least about yourself? My caring nature often means I am taken advantage of!
 
What is your name? - Paul
- How old are you? - 50 going on 23
- Are you male or female? - Male
- Which country are you from? - Scotland
- Which city/area do you live in? - Glasgow
- Are you religious? - Yes, but not overly so
- Do you have any pets? - No
- Microsoft or Apple? - Microsoft
- Which sport(s) (if any) do you like/play? - I was/am a keen runner and cyclist. Also enjoy golf and football, although it's been some time since the later.
- Do you get angry easily? - on rare occasions
- Do you have any tattoos or piercings? If so, where? - No
- List your five favourite musicians/bands. - Queen, AC/DC, Maiden, and then just loads of others
- What would you say your favourite music genre is? Rock
- What is your favourite flag? Never thought about that
- Ever gone camping? Yes, although not in the last few years
- Ever been in love? - Yes
- Ever used fake tan? - No
- Which countries have you visited? - Outside of the UK, I've been to Portugal, France, Germany, The Netherlands, USA and Canada
- Favourite city? - Dunno
- List your five favourite TV programmes.- Red Dwarf, Fawlty Towers, Blackadder, Chicago Fire, Sons of Anarchy
- List your five favourite films. - Highlander, Crimson Tide, The Fast and The Furious, Die Hard, Top Gun
- Are you wealthy? - Nope
- Do you work? If so, as what? - I work in a.complaints team for a national insurer
- List the subjects you study/have studied. - After school I got my BA in Business Studies
- What do you like most about yourself? I'm not out to please people I don't know/care for, just to make myself liked.
- What do you like least about yourself? - Can lack willpower.

My story is that I was a fit and healthy 40+ who cycled and ran for miles and miles. Around thr same time as Covid curtailed a lot of outside activity, my running began to get more and more difficult. Took nearly 3 years for a hip replacement diagnosis, by which time pretty much all activity has stopped. Weight increased and, unsurprisingly, a Type 2 diagnosis came around. I own that, however, the fod choices were mine only. One hip done, and a the other should be this year. Can then concentrate on getting fit a d healthy again.
 
Hello everyone! ‍♀️
I’m Amanda — 61 years young — and I live near Windsor in the UK with my husband and our cat, Billy, who is scared of his own shadow but very loved all the same.

I’m a big fan of crafting whenever I get the chance… memory books, boxes, bookfolding — anything creative and hands‑on makes me happy.

I was diagnosed at the beginning of January, so everything still feels very new. My HbA1c was 61 when I went to the doctor in December, along with very high blood pressure, so I’m still getting my head around it all.

A few fun bits about me:

- Microsoft or Apple? Not fussed — as long as it works!
- Sports I enjoy: I don’t play any, but I love watching skiing, rugby, tennis and athletics.
- Do I get angry easily? Nope.
- Tattoos or piercings? None — I hate needles!
- Favourite music: Honestly, all sorts.
- Camping? Yes — I was a Girl Guide, and it made for a cheap family holiday too.
- Been in love? Yes, and still am.
- Fake tan? Yep!
- Countries I’ve visited: Canada, Spain, France, Italy, Switzerland, Morocco, Greece and the US.
- Favourite city: Florence.
- Favourite TV programmes right now: Great British Throw Down, Sewing Bee, Traitors, Death in Paradise and Silent Witness.
- Favourite films: The Indiana Jones series and anything period drama.
- Am I wealthy? No.
- Do I work? Yes — I’m a customer service agent in telecommunications.
- Subjects I’ve studied: Far too long ago to remember properly!
 
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