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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Romola" data-source="post: 106318" data-attributes="member: 16967">Like IanS - I had "passed" a blood test 6 months earlier, so am hoping that I was picked up in good time.I have since lost some weight, and GP says I have turned the clock back, but am still restriciting carbs quite a lot to be on the safe side.First three monthly HbA1c was 6.0 - and I have yet to get into double figures on routine testing with my meter (one of the lucky ones with unrestricted test strips).Off on a 3 1/2 week cruise tomorrow, and after consulting GP ( who in not only excellent medically, but also has much common sense) am leaving glucometer behind, as I now know what to/not to eat to keep things that way.  She says ships medical centre will have a glucometer if I am worried at any point.Luckily I can get away with a small pudding if I don't have any bread, potatoes or rice with the rest of the meal.  A glass of wine with it helps too.  Easy to avoid starch at breakfast time, as it is with Fred Olsen, and there is always plenty of fish on the breakfast buffet - and I am fortunate enough to be able to eat any kind of fruit.  I can definitely recommend smoked salmon and watermelon  <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin    :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></blockquote>

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