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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Hello Everyone 
Saw a Dietician yesterday -- and she talked about Self care -- Food, salt, sugar and water
How much water do you drink a day ??
How much salt do you have a day ??
Sugar -- how much a day ?? do you have fruit and veges everyday , salad
she has challenged us to eat mor heathlier in the month of Apri
Who is going to join me or have some wonderful hints and tips to share
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DeterminedSenior Contributor
On the lunch menu today is pumkin soup and scones. That is always nice and well recieved on a cold winter day.
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
hugs @Determined 
the gp I saw was new in town and he said to me " has any of the doctors told you hat you have diabetes as well , -- i said no , he was really upset with that
I have regular blood tests and kidney appts , infections , aches and pains , arthritis ect and they say "oh it is just because of your CKD
wonder how long did i have diabetes , and found out the diabetes were feeding the bacteria which causes infections
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
pumkin soup and scones.-- yummm @Determined 
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DeterminedSenior Contributor
My GP was also dismayed that no one has ever followed up on my liver function tests @Shaz51
She is very thorough. She also has a good understanding and empathy around mental illness which is hard to find.
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
saw my usual gp I see on thursday @Determined, she as been away for a while
She is very thorough too and now i have a care plan in place for this year and then she is now going to see how my emotional wellbeing is
and then she asked how Mr shaz and my mum was going -- wow
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AdgeSenior Contributor
I love Asparagus @Shaz51
I have the opposite problem, & it's not a good thing.
I've been very under-weight, for the past 3 years (since bowel surgeries).
I cannot metabolise my food properly, despite taking probiotics every day (for past 3 years).
I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome, directly caused by the surgeries - or by having has bowels disconnected (with stoma & bag) for 6 months.
I have trouble staying hydrated, get easily dehydrated often - probably because it goes straight through.
A trip back to the dietician (not seen for several years), may be in order.
I probably need a lot more carbohydrates, as I don't get enough energy from the food that I eat - my diet is fairly low in carbs.
Adge
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
yes it can be hard to find the right balance @Adge
my mum is back home again and she has to be on a very low fibre diet , she is very under weight too and lacks energy due to this diet
sending you knowing hugs
try to eat more carbohydrates, @Adge, even if it is little bits , I am trying o get my mum to do that , at the moment i buy her cake with no cream or icing
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AdgeSenior Contributor
Cake sounds like a good incentive @Shaz51
Potato & pasta are really good for carbs.
I've upped my pasta & potato consumption (a bit) in recent months - it seems to be paying off.
Adge
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Unknown userMember
Oh dear @Shaz51 - i think exercise & low carb is the main lifestyle change for you. Even if u dont lose weight it will slow it down. Its not fair. Give yourself time ❤❤❤
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
thank you my wonderful friend @Former-Member
i will give myself time and I have a appt with the dietician soon xxxx
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