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diet

  1. Lauren ruddock

    When shall I eat if I work during a night?

    Hi am needing a little advice and guidance. I have just started my new job as a care worker on nights and my eat and sleep pattern is all over a was wondering what’s the best times I should be eating with me being a wake on a night and sleeping during the day. Any idea would be fab thanks Also...
  2. fairyhedgehog

    Advice about being ill with virus or CFS

    I was eating low GI and getting good BG results - average was probably 4.5 fasting, 6.5 up to 7.5 an hour after food, and back down to 4.5 to 6.5 two hours later. Then I got a virus. I'm now in week three of feeling a bit rough and completely exhausted and not doing most of my usual activities...
  3. L

    Brain fog related to carbs?

    Been reading about brain fog and how this could be related to having high levels of blood glucose in your body, making you tired, sluggish and very difficult to motivate yourself into doing anything. Realising now, that my carbs levels are quite high and that I should have more fruit and veg...
  4. R

    Meal time and then sleep time?

    Since being diagnosed T2D, my be tired has not improved. Now, no matter what or when I eat, the nutritional content or quantity, I immediately get drowsy. Any ideas?
  5. E

    Opportunity to take part in UCL research

    Dear Diabetes UK members, I am a researcher from UCL's department of Behavioural Science & Health. I am looking for women (aged 18+) to take part in a Health and Lifestyle Attitudes questionnaire. The questions will relate to your diet, physical activity and general health attitudes. You can...
  6. Lindsey Jane

    NEWBIE

    Hello there, I am waiting for Diabetes to grab me, both birth parents have it and I had gestational high blood sugars, my last fasting blood test showed results in the higher end. I'm looking for support and making contact with Diabetes survivors; I am worrying about the diet, I have a lot of...
  7. U

    Gaining Weight

    Hello All, I was wondering whether there was any way to try to gain weight in a healthy weight despite having type 2 diabetes. The excessive weight loss that comes with type 2 diabetes is something I have come to accept. However, I am trying to gain muscle mass again, and I was wondering...
  8. D

    My Story

    Thought I'd post about my story of diabetes. It's just an overview and is personal to my circumstances, but nevertheless, you might find it interesting. You can read it on facebook or here: Diabetes - My Story http://jrsc.blogspot.com/2017/02/diabetes-my-story.html
  9. Starkss

    Im 25 and I've basically just cried and cried

    Two days ago I was given the heads up I was a type 2 diabetic when i went to the doctors about a sinus infection and when I started to ask questions (especially since this blood test was done 7 months ago with nobody telling me in the meantime) I got told to make an appointment for a further...
  10. Charlotte Cook

    Do Diabetics Have a More Acute Sense of Taste?

    Hello! Can you help me? My name is Charlotte Cook and I am a final year Food Science and Technology Student at Cardiff Metropolitan University. As the daughter of a Type 1 Diabetic, I have good knowledge and experience with the condition and as a Food Science student, I am also particularly...
  11. xjessica.rose

    High BG on LCHF...

    Hi all, I'm currently doing the DAFNE course which has left me a little confused after working with the DSN & dietician to sort out my BG levels. I've been low-carbing for around 2-3 months (with a few cheat weekends) with daily carbs adding to around 40g from veg/salad mostly. According to...
  12. B

    Fairly high risk

    Hello everyone I don't have diabetes but am at pretty high risk - it's rampant on both sides of my family. I'm half Iraqi and strongly favour that side of my family genetically - I have read this increases my genetic risk (though some of that could be due to the Middle Eastern fondness for very...
  13. sPuRs7402

    Newly diagnosed

    Hi Have recently been diagnosed with type 2 and just getting used to the testing, monitoring and change of diet. Actually loving the dietary change as my old diet was getting a bit boring and bland to be honest. Not so keen on the testing bit but goes with the territory I guess. Weirdest thing...
  14. D

    Viva's health report on diabetes

    Spotted this referenced in the latest Vegan Life Magazine, interesting and comprehensive read http://www.vivahealth.org.uk/resources/scientific-reports/diabetes-big-d-report
  15. J

    Diagnosed as type 1 abroad last week!!

    Hello. I was diagnosed last week while on holiday in Portugal with type 1 diabetes. I have only just arrived back and because of the language barrier I am still very clueless as to what I can eat, what units mean what and, basically everything. The doctors and helplines are closed today as it is...
  16. Ralph-YK

    Caramel latte

    Ok. Do we have car at latte? Can I have the answers 15 minutes ago please?
  17. Northerner

    Why do people put on differing amounts of weight?

    Foods that make some of us put on weight can have little effect on others, according to research being carried out in Israel. It might be time to rethink the way we diet, writes Dr Saleyha Ashan. Like most of the population, I must admit that I am on an eternal quest to lose weight. For me it's...
  18. T

    Newly diagnosed type2 diet help please❤️

    My husband is newly diagnosed type2 I think he has misinterpreted the dietary advice by our practise nurse. He won't eat any fruit or veg it bread, rice or pasta ( even whole meal) he's living off chicken and nuts. I feel it's not healthy or sustainable I understand he wants to lose weight and...
  19. P

    Newbie T2 struggling with dietary changes

    Hi everyone Was diagnosed in May and have managed to bring my blood sugars down really well but I'm not doing so well with my cholesterol. I don't really eat the old traditional gravy dinner type meals not being much of a fan of veggies and much prefer pasta based dishes. Struggling with the `5...
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