most of us gave up breastfeeding by the age of one. As for the sugar tax I think anyway the government makes the food industry pay for the damage they are doing the better. Hopefully they will put it into education (as long as it isnt the eatwell plate)By the way, St Jamie Oliver has now started on about breastfeeding. Methinks he should give it a rest now
Ok, sorry if I'm missing the obvious here but I'm still failing to see the fuss about Lucozade? Quite happy to be corrected though. I'm not suggesting that T1's shouldn't have Lucozade as their means to deal with a hypo, of course not. But unless a full bottle is needed daily (or more) which isn't the case, then why the big deal? I'm focusing on Lucozade as the thread seems to have taken that turn?
Regarding the tax itself, and how it will affect the general population, well, I dunno. But I do know that the present government (and I'm not saying others would do differently) will push through legislation without caring what people think, or how they will be affected. So I guess only time will tell on this one.
By the way, St Jamie Oliver has now started on about breastfeeding. Methinks he should give it a rest now
I had forgotten that one. Yep seems difficult to achieve.lol good luck putting glucose tab in diet soda. Mentos Bomb anyone
not really practicable
Is there a reason why T1s can't add powdered glucose to a small bottle of water, replace the lid, shake, and leave it on their bedside table or in their bag until needed?
If the flavour is an issue there are plenty of concentrated squashes to use.
Much cheaper than a fancy brand name like lucozade - and with the added bonus that the glucose content can be personally tailored.
For me personally, the issue isn't flavour. I use glucojuice and I think they are gross and expensive. But I am confident they work & work quickly. Frankly, I'm not willing or interested in experimenting with alternatives because I've had severe hypos in the past and I would be too frightened to use something untested.
Is there a reason why T1s can't add powdered glucose to a small bottle of water, replace the lid, shake, and leave it on their bedside table or in their bag until needed?
If the flavour is an issue there are plenty of concentrated squashes to use.
Much cheaper than a fancy brand name like lucozade - and with the added bonus that the glucose content can be personally tailored.
I heard on the news this morning, that Jamie Oliver is about to become a father again for the fifth time.Ok, sorry if I'm missing the obvious here but I'm still failing to see the fuss about Lucozade? Quite happy to be corrected though. I'm not suggesting that T1's shouldn't have Lucozade as their means to deal with a hypo, of course not. But unless a full bottle is needed daily (or more) which isn't the case, then why the big deal? I'm focusing on Lucozade as the thread seems to have taken that turn?
Regarding the tax itself, and how it will affect the general population, well, I dunno. But I do know that the present government (and I'm not saying others would do differently) will push through legislation without caring what people think, or how they will be affected. So I guess only time will tell on this one.
By the way, St Jamie Oliver has now started on about breastfeeding. Methinks he should give it a rest now
For me personally, the issue isn't flavour. I use glucojuice and I think they are gross and expensive. But I am confident they work & work quickly. Frankly, I'm not willing or interested in experimenting with alternatives because I've had severe hypos in the past and I would be too frightened to use something untested.
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.
But you shouldn't be hunting around for a supermarket and the baking department, because you may not know what you are doing whilst in a hypo situation, far too risky to go shopping !! We should carry something with us at all times, buy 2 or 3, take one out and spares at home.
Hi B. You and I are both T2D, so are totally unqualified to be posting in this thread, which seems to be for insulin dependants only. The fact that i had a hypo this evening and dealt with it simply without any fizzy drink is just by fluke. I mean i am T2D and know nuffin. My best mate who is T1D on a pump has several hypos a week, but has no fizzy drinks in his house. He does not use lucozade. My tame mechanic (also T1D) does not use fizzy drinks either. All three of us use glucotabs under the tongue if we need to but generally an oatibar or two sorts things out fine.No, i don't know what the fuss is about Lucozade either - or this entire 'sugar tax' nonsense.
Having read this entire thread with bemusement and growing amusement i have come to one single conclusion - some people looking for a reason to feel hard done by. Which is absurd.
Whether i agree with the 'tax' or not (and i don't) it is being brought in so that excessive sugar consumption is curbed in the general population. If it fails, shucks, sugar consumption stays silly-high. If it succeeds, then the health of an entire generation will improve.
In light of this, quibbling about a few pennies on a few millilitres of a drink, seems both petulant and petty.
But whats it got in its pocketses? Heh my precious?Hey, I thought we were all taught that stuff... I don't claim to be the most perfect D on the "block" but when I walk around it, I make sure there is something in my pocket...
How predictive you were. news just out now shows that Ian Duncan Smith has resigned as Work and Pensions secretary as a result of disagreeing with the constraints of the budget cuts, but not directly from sugar tax.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"
Hi,
Sorry to pick up on your post. But I think you highlighted something more "psychological" regarding hypos for insulin users..?
How predictive you were. news just out now shows that Ian Duncan Smith has resigned as Work and Pensions secretary as a result of disagreeing with the constraints of the budget cuts, but not directly from sugar tax.
No, i don't know what the fuss is about Lucozade either - or this entire 'sugar tax' nonsense.
Having read this entire thread with bemusement and growing amusement i have come to one single conclusion - some people looking for a reason to feel hard done by. Which is absurd.
Whether i agree with the 'tax' or not (and i don't) it is being brought in so that excessive sugar consumption is curbed in the general population. If it fails, shucks, sugar consumption stays silly-high. If it succeeds, then the health of an entire generation will improve.
In light of this, quibbling about a few pennies on a few millilitres of a drink, seems both petulant and petty.
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