that is what everyone believes it will be.
Best post of the thread IMHO even if it is off topic - this scares the bejabus out of me as when me and my hubby are gone my son will have no support except the government - but this is what always happens with "news" they knew the whole country would be talking about this so burying the story of the cuts which are the real issue - "exits left and grabs tin hat"Slightly off topic but..
What I find unbelievable (not to mention very saddening) is that while there has been the massive hullabaloo and amount of publicity generated over the fact there is a possibility of an increase of less than 30p on soft drinks - people with disabilities face losing £30 per week from their benefits, with serious impacts on life as a result. No massive outcry from the general public over that one.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-35830270
@nosher8355 It IS both cost and convenience as reasons why Type 1s use Lucozade and similar drinks. Lucozade works really, really quickly and is readily available.
because the other components in lucozade hydrate faster and get the glucose into the blood stream quicker than a glucose tab.Yeah, I do get it!
But why not use glucose instead? It can be cheaper and just as available!
Then you know what is in the drink than the brand name!
What about liquid glucose?
Yeah, I do get it!
But why not use glucose instead? It can be cheaper and just as available!
Then you know what is in the drink than the brand name!
Ingredients in Lucozade. Carbonated Water, Glucose Syrup (26%), Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Flavourings (including Caffeine), Preservatives (Sodium Benzonate, Sodium Bisulphate), Antioxidant (Ascorbic Acid), Colour (Sunset Yellow).because the other components in lucozade hydrate faster and get the glucose into the blood stream quicker than a glucose tab.
makes me wonder what they will find to tax next
If insulin remains on scrip then a levvy such as you suggest would only hurt the NHS budget.A levy on Insulin?? We'll all take more care regarding basal adjustments. It will also be an "incentive" not to over bolus for those "taxed" nostalgic treats too..!
If insulin remains on scrip then a levvy such as you suggest would only hurt the NHS budget.
Nor are milkshakes - what's that all about? Surely flavoured milk has sugar added, though i've not checked a bottle of Fridj latelyFruit juice is not included they said.
may be they decided that it is better that some children have milk in any form rather than coke and other soft drinks.Nor are milkshakes - what's that all about? Surely flavoured milk has sugar added, though i've not checked a bottle of Fridj lately
Best post of the thread IMHO even if it is off topic - this scares the bejabus out of me as when me and my hubby are gone my son will have no support except the government - but this is what always happens with "news" they knew the whole country would be talking about this so burying the story of the cuts which are the real issue - "exits left and grabs tin hat"
Carbonated water.Ingredients in Lucozade. Carbonated Water, Glucose Syrup (26%), Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Flavourings (including Caffeine), Preservatives (Sodium Benzonate, Sodium Bisulphate), Antioxidant (Ascorbic Acid), Colour (Sunset Yellow).
Which of these makes the digestion process work faster I wonder. Citric acid is manufactured by the body as an inherent part of the Krebs cycle but ingested citric acid does not appear to metabolise properly so is not noted for speeding up metabolism.
Edit; caffeine has the opposite effect to hydration, being a diuretic of note.
So a diet soda can with a couple of glucotabs in it would probably work as well. Bit more kerfuffle, but may avoid the levvy.Carbonated water.
I have plenty of high glucose energy gels that I use when running, I'd not use them for a hypo though. They are not pleasant and are far too sticky to get into yourself. Also a lot easier to drink a third of a bottle of lucozade which you can get from any corner shop, than try and find the baking department of a big supermarket in a hurry.
lol good luck putting glucose tab in diet soda. Mentos Bomb anyoneSo a diet soda can with a couple of glucotabs in it would probably work as well. Bit more kerfuffle, but may avoid the levvy.
So a diet soda can with a couple of glucotabs in it would probably work as well. Bit more kerfuffle, but may avoid the levvy.
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