Category Archives: Blood glucose

THE EYES HAVE IT – FINAL PART

Posted on March 1, 2014 by

Dear Reader, this is the final part of my ‘Eyes ‘series wherein I have tried to give my personal experiences and tips for those having to undergo investigations and treatment of diabetic retinopathy, maculopathy, etc.Those who have read the previous … Continue reading →

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Potential diabetes ‘cure’ to end misery of insulin jabs

Posted on February 1, 2014 by

Great in principle but I wonder how many diabetics will be eligible considering the current economic state of affairs. A snippet… “The British invention will transform the lives of millions who have to endure injections of insulin every day. Health … Continue reading →

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Metformin beyond it’s blood sugar lowering properties

Posted on January 16, 2014 by

  The flower is of course,the French lilac or goat’s rue,the original source of that well known anti-diabetic drug Metformin. Believed to be the most widely prescribed diabetes drug in the world,it was introduced into Britain in 1958 but not licensed for use … Continue reading →

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Dr.Troy Stapleton – I Manage My Type 1 Diabetes By Eating LCHF

Posted on December 23, 2013 by

Another must watch video. Low carb high fat not just for type two diabetics. Eddie

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The Eyes have it part 1

Posted on November 3, 2013 by

This follows on my earlier post “The Eyes Have It – Introduction” and I hope readers will find it useful. So, Gentle Reader, you have had your annual retinal photograph, you have survived the demon drops and – thanks to … Continue reading →

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Another Dietitian gets it right !

Posted on September 30, 2013 by

There are coming to be more and more registered dieticians and registered nutritionists such as myself that are very, very much in line with LCHF diets, especially in reference to diabetics. Before instantly dismissing the advice of a dietician or … Continue reading →

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Starchy carbs too ‘Hard’ to give up ? well other things may not be so ‘Hard’ as a result of continuing to eat them.

Posted on September 22, 2013 by

OK guys,It’s a sensitive issue but very relevant as most men would agree and as diabetics we are 4 times more likely to suffer in the ‘Trouser’ department than non diabetics and we are more likely to develop this problem 10-15 … Continue reading →

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