Recent Content by scampnk

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    confused

    hi there, I'm really confused tonight, because 2 years ago i had a oral glucose test and was told i was glucose intolerant and pre diabetic. back in july I had my yearly fasting blood test and was asked to repeat the oral glucose test as my blood results were slightly higher. so a week ago...
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    What do you usually have for breakfast?

    I find i'm ok with branflakes, freshly squeezed grapefruit juice and a yault. My readings after that are around 4.6/ 5 but if i have toast then im nearer the 6.2/ 7 mark
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    dry mouth

    Hiya, Yes I do find that on the 5:2 I have to be very strict otherwise I just eat everything in sight :? I tried the Dukan (well tried most diets lol) but cant seem to stick to them, I miss my tipple :roll: thats vwhy I like 5:2 because I can still drink. I've also found eating a little...
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    dry mouth

    Hi Jamly, Well I'm doing ok I think, still had a reading of 9 two hours after my breakfast yesterday (sun), so think i have to say goodbye to cheerios lol. I haven't tried pepsi max again yet but will to see what happens. :crazy: Also i'm 3 weeks into the 5:2 diet, i'm thinking...
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    dry mouth

    Hi Cath, thanks for the reply, I will try having a high carb snack before bed tonight see if that helps, probably not whisky though lol. Maybe I didn't eat enough carbs yesterday. Lynn
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    dry mouth

    Hi, thank you jamly for the reply, I've tried the chewing gum and that seems to help a little, also tried pepsi max, must say its better than water :D I've finally got a metre and been recording my results for the last 2 days, Wednesday lunch 6.5 2 hours later 5.4, dinner was 5.9 / 6.4...
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    dry mouth

    Hi there, I was diagnosed last year with pre-diabetes, I've tried to eat low carb and lose weight, a stone in a year, but these last few months I've noticed my mouth has a dry metalic taste, even after brushing, and sometimes after eating certain foods, I get real shakey, is that...