Blimey, you’ve only got to go out shopping for a couple of hours – as I did today – and you’ve ‘lost the plot’ as far as trying to keep up with the most recent posts on this site. The forum is so busy nowadays that it’s getting to be a full-time job just reading the stuff, let alone thinking about the topics or replying to individual comments.
There are some really interesting contributions and good information getting buried in the avalanche of rapid, worldwide posts, from so many time-zones. I don’t have any suggestions to alleviate the problem, I’m afraid. I guess I just have to stop trying to keep up and must take pot-luck instead – wait to see what serendipity brings.

Hello, sara-gee, and thanks for your kind comments. I think we are the founding members of the S-G-&-J Mutual Appreciation Society, as I too always greatly enjoy your knowlegeable and sensible contributions.
The material available ‘out there’ to research any and all subjects – especially about health issues – is vast but I’m working on it! Key focus for me at present, re Vitamin B12, are my various blood-test results, due at the end of next week. This week, I have already started taking high doses of a good quality, under-the-tongue B12 supplement and am really enjoying blending two favourite shakes each day: one a high-protein berry-nuts-&-seeds breakfast cocktail and the other, an apple/pear-&-green veg concoction for lunch and both are off-the-planet delicious. If my high energy levels of yesterday are anything to go by, I’m thriving on the regime.
I wonder how you are faring, having resolved to be more direct in discussing the benefits of the 5:2 approach with your diabetic patients? I would hope that, ideally, you could get your bosses on-board before putting yourself out on any kind of alternative limb. My impression of the world of work in general – and the medical profession in particular – is that, nowadays, fearful conservatism rules and one endlessly has to ‘cover one’s back’ against official surveillance and reprimand. I hope that is not a problem in your particular GP Practice and I wish you well in all your work.
Following the forum discussions, I have been trying to read-up on diabetes – another big issue. Who knew just how extensive and complex the condition is? – You, of course, because that’s your job! – But I never realised the significance of the differences between the types and the monitoring/treatment/dietary care required in each individual’s case.
Anyway, enough shop-talk! I hope you are thriving on your own 5:2 and health regime. You must be at or near your your goal weight, I think, so do you follow a 6:1 schedule for weight-maintenance by now? However you plan it out, I hope that you too are thriving. Have fun – and do keep posting, when you have the time.

‘the most wasted of all days is one without laughter.’ – e. e. cummings

Thanks, wiltldnrUSA – The quote certainly bears repeating.

Personally, I’ve been focussing on nutritional supplements so far, in my efforts to come off stomach-acid-suppressant drugs and to control my reflux symptoms naturally, and I have not turned to homeopathy yet, but the key thing I’m still awaiting is my blood-test results (due by the end of this coming week).

Viewing any favourite people can be done only by clicking on their name, next to any one of their posts, each time you visit the forum at present, I think. I find that procedure quite useable and useful. Keep well and happy.

D’oh!! Sorry I missed the joke, wiltldnrUSA, and thanks for the compliments.
You do know how to research homeopathy already, I’m sure, but here’s one link, just to give you something else to add to your studies:
http://www.homeopathy-soh.org/about-homeopathy/what-is-homeopathy/

Why not put your suggestions for additions/improvements to the website on a separate thread in this ‘Suggested improvements’ section, so they’ll get more direct notice from the technical team?

I do like the freedom and energy of your profile details but, ironic though this may seem to you, I prefer to keep a low profile, being anonymous as much as possible. ‘Those who seek knowledge and understanding, often must search through a million and more things.’ – Jeanius, 22 June 2013.