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Message: <blockquote data-quote="JoKalsbeek" data-source="post: 2760674" data-attributes="member: 401801">Slimming world doesn't usually cater to people with a metabolic condition like diabetes, so maybe not the best way to go far as support goes, unless you feel comfortable not quite following the exact same plan far as carbs go... Or maybe something similar? Who knows what groups are around. A few years ago someone started walking groups for T2's here in the Netherlands, often a DN or GP walks along. Not quite the same, but it's a sort of support system, and there may be something similar available in your area. And for the record, while a lot of us sound like we're staying on track, the bulk is, you know, human and all that. (Can't vouch for the rest. Robots? Aliens? Your guess is as good as mine. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" />) We stumble. The thing is to start over again right after. What keeps me motivated? Well, two things: I saw what diabetes did to family members and friends, so I didn't want my husband to be even more of a carer for me than he already is, and not a widower well before he should be. And, these days, it makes a difference in my quality of life. Even with menopause and my thyroid mucking about with my weight and glucose levels, I just feel physically better if I keep my bloods as much under control as I can. If i don't, a lot starts to ache, and I'd rather not hurt any more than I have to. So, an external and an internal reason. One for my husband, one for me. Still not enough to keep me from buying that lovely lavender chocolate bar every few months, but at least I make it last a while. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" />Think: what impact would uncontrolled diabetes have on your life and the lives of your loved ones. See if you find a reason, or multiple reasons there, to take care of yourself better.Good luck!Jo</blockquote>

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