UPDATE - Repeating the Zoom talk on how steroids cause weight gain and raise blood sugars - and low carb eating - 11am Thurs 3rd April 2025

[tangocharlie]

Update - HOUSE FULL - sorry this is so over-subscribed so we cannot accept any more requests on this occasion

From feedback this was very well received last week so we're going to repeat it. I'm going to be leading a discussion on this hosted by the Yorkshire PMRGCAuk support group and anyone interested in the topic is also welcome to join us, you don't have to be from Yorkshire.

I am going to talk about my experience of losing loads of weight through low-cab eating and getting my blood sugar level down from the diabetic range to 'normal' which amazed all my doctors who thought diabetes meds were the only solution.

[Kendrew]

Thanks TC,I've just sent my email. Really pleased to receive another opportunity.

Thankyou.

[Grammy80]

🥹😢By April, I believe you will be 6 hours ahead of me again....that will be 5 am for me. But, I'm going to send my email in ...and hope I can get up at that early hour. I would LOVE to hear you and the information you are sharing.💞

[tangocharlie in reply to Grammy80]

Sorry, we may try and do an evening one sometime if you'd rather wait? I hate to snatch you from much needed sweet dreams

[Grammy80 in reply to tangocharlie]

That would be wonderful; then I KNOW I would make it. I'm still going to give the sunrise hour a try but if I don't make it, I'll look forward to the evening option. Thanks!!!💞

[Greenlife in reply to tangocharlie]

I would also appreciate a recorded version to watch as and when I have time. Many thanks for all you do to help and encourage us through this tedious illness.

[Sunburst001]

Thank you - great opportunity. I'm about 11 hours head of the UK (I think) so it will be late evening - with any luck I will be propping my eyes open. Have sent an email. Cheers

[Sweetbriars]

Thank you ! yes please will send my email in

[Sweetbriars]

oh blow I have a long standing appointment I can’t change at that time ! 😞

[Tappo]

Due to work commitments I’m unable to attend this one either. Is there any chance it could be recorded for us and uploaded here so we can access it when we can?

[tangocharlie in reply to Tappo]

The recording went wrong last time but we might have another go

[Tappo in reply to tangocharlie]

Thank you. No worries if not.

[Udupik]

will this diet apply to vegetarians too ?

[tangocharlie in reply to Udupik]

Yes - see books by Rose Elliot eg The vegetarian low-carb diet

[Veltom]

Hi due to my work commitments I won't be able to watch but would be great if it was recorded thanks xx

[Handloomweaver]

I’ve tried to send an email but it doesn’t send. Please send me the link for the talk

[Rugger in reply to Handloomweaver]

Check that you used .org.uk and not .co.uk That has happened for others.

Your email is needed to send the link. 🤞

[Handloomweaver in reply to Rugger]

Thank you, that worked at my end

[Abcd123455]

great news, have requested link x

[AmberGamble]

I can’t make that as I’m out all that day but I’d love to be able to access it at some point!

[AquaZumba]

Annoyingly, I also can't make 3rd April @ 11am as I have a physio review @ Tommy's. I'd love to be able to access another time.

[Firstviolin]

great news thank you. The email worked this time thank you!

[Rowergirl]

I am another one who can’t make that time/date, so yes a recording would be fabulous for those who are interested but unfortunately cannot attend the ‘live’.

[Pickets]

Thank you for this opportunity to join the discussion.

[readingbooks]

I too hope you will have another go at recording it. That would be much appreciated.

[Excelsior80]

thank you, emailed

[Simone6]

I would have liked to join the chat.

[tangocharlie in reply to Simone6]

Sorry! I'm sure we'll do it again sometime

[HeronNS]

I couldn't find a diabetes or diet link in the FAQ section, maybe something food related in there somewhere - I didn't try very hard, but it occurs to me that your account could be a useful addition.

Anything which helps us manage a pred side effect without adding another medication is great!

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to HeronNS]

There is some info under Weight Loss…

[Tuffymason]

I am in Canada. Would I be able to participate in some way? Will there be a post on the subject? I am not sure how to do zoom. Callie

[HeronNS in reply to Tuffymason]

Sounds like the session is full but they're going to have a go at recording it.

[tangocharlie in reply to Tuffymason]

I have done several posts on the topic such as What I learned from wearing a CGM. If you click on my name and then on Posts you should find a link to it there.

[Tiggy70]

Hi, as soon as I read your post 2 days ago I did an email requesting the link for next week. I haven’t received an email back. Does this mean I won’t be included? Thanks.

[tangocharlie in reply to Tiggy70]

You will be included as will anyone who has already replied. We need to reply to everyone but have over 50 requests which has completely taken us by surprise so we will do an email en mass with the code. Bear with us and look forward to seeing you

[Tiggy70 in reply to tangocharlie]

Thank you. I’m a type 2 diabetic on insulin struggling with weight gain, sugar spikes and hunger. Look forward to seeing you on the Zoom 🌸

[MonkeyFriend]

Hi tangocharlieI would have loved to join this session, but I'm working at the time, and note it is now full.

Is there any chance that the talk could be recorded and uploaded here?

My joints would really benefit from weight loss following a year with PMR on pred. Now down to 5.5 from initial 60mg (with ?GCA...but didn't have it).

Couldn't have managed without my daily reading of the excellent advice and experiences of others.

Many thanks

[proactive]

Any chance of posting a transcript of the zoom talk later, or a summary or something?

[tangocharlie in reply to proactive]

Can't promise as that would take me some time to do, but that is a good idea, I'll bear it in mind

[August7 in reply to tangocharlie]

Oops looks like I’ve missed the boat again..😬perhaps you should be on weekly repeat😉

[tangocharlie]

For all those who missed the boat on this, sorry about that but write to us anyway and put 'wait list for zoom' in the title. we'll let you know if a place becomes available or when we do another one

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[Reydon]

is it possible to join the zoom meeting on Thursday 3rd April. Thank you

[tangocharlie in reply to Reydon]

It is currently fully booked but if you write to [e-mail] we can put you on the wait list

[Toasteater]

Wait list for low carb weight loss zoom.Can I go on a wait list please?

[tangocharlie in reply to Toasteater]

It is currently fully booked but if you write to [e-mail] we can put you on the wait list

[Toasteater]

Thanks! I'm also hoping there might be some guidance as I've never zoomed before!

[tangocharlie in reply to Toasteater]

It's fairly straightforward if you're just watching rather than actively participating - do you know anyone you could have a practice with?

[Toasteater in reply to tangocharlie]

Thanks again TC, I'm sure I can find someone to advise me. I'm looking forward to getting to grips with my Buddha belly! (And yes, I've cut back on the toast already!)

[Toasteater]

Thanks so much for adding me, that was very informative. Unfortunately, I missed a lot of the last half an hour, which looked very interesting but an unexpected visitor turned up. Just a shame I couldn't record it!

[tangocharlie in reply to Toasteater]

Glad you enjoyed it. We will be sending out the slides etc, go for it while you're motivated!

[tangocharlie]

Thanks to everyone who came and shared their ideas, being with you all and talking about the topic has re-motivated me