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    5 different types of diabetes identified now

    Diabetes is actually five separate diseases, research suggests Links above..
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    How sad

    Don't be to sad.. We now have a life expectancy into the 80's if you were living fifty years back and beyond that life expectancy would drop and drop even to the teens if you go back far enough. https://visual.ons.gov.uk/how-has-life-expectancy-changed-over-time/ Cancer is of course a scourge...
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    Hey Sugar..

    Sugar Sugar Are you the cause of so many ills ? Have you been investigated enough ? Would we all be better without you ? Sugar Sugar https://medicalxpress.com/news/2018-01-sugar-responsible-obesity-diabetes-epidemics.html https://medicalxpress.com/news/2017-01-sugar-accused.html
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    They "think" I have Type 2

    Hi xfieldok. Worth you ask for your blood readings as it is your right. They are useful for your records going forward. If they suspect Diabetes you should have more testing to come.. Best luck. Great information and personal testimonials on this site.
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    Frozen Blueberries and Raspberries.

    https://dolesunshine.com/products/frozen-fruit/frozen-wild-blueberries Just as a notice if interested. 350 g 79p from home bargains UK. When I see 150g fresh for £2 from most well known supermarkets I thought I would mention...
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    Skipping Breakfast..

    Now I do realise that many on here do this ( Skipping ) and have improved all their personal figures and well done. Although I think many here on LCHF regimes are living on reduced calories and some to extremes An interesting medical study points to breakfast being quite important for your...
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    Cinnamon --Ginger.

    Interesting study published. Cinnamon may help with weight loss ? It is beneficial in other ways. I add Cinnamon to my cream coffee and green bedtime tea ( Along with ginger ) https://medicalxpress.com/news/2017-11-cinnamon-fat-cells.html https://draxe.com/health-benefits-cinnamon/...
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    Greetings from newly diagnosed T2

    Hi Paul. It looks like you have all in control and are doing the right things to improve your figures. Browsing this most excellent forum , adjusting your diet to suit and your continued exercise.. One thing from your opening post. On diagnosis of any diabetes the doctor usually does 2 of...
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    Really tasty, good readinggs after one and two hours after eating. Yes thats a whole flake on top!

    Hi Alexandra. You can purchase Skyr products at Tesco but only the plain Yogurt is 4g/100g Carbs ? Maybe the highlighted low carb ones will be available but they are not yet online. https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/search?query=skyr
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    Been following this guy but should I unfollow?

    Hi Derry60. I follow Dr Berg 700k+ subscribers he is brilliant in my opinion. With any of these you tube practitioners you take any relevant information and further research, the comments are worth reading also. I also follow motivationaldoc who is great especially for any muscular ailments...
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    New favourite yoghurt (low carb)

    Hi Terry I presume the naturally occurring sugars is the 4.3% Carb sugar count which is low for yoghurt. Iceland's sell a very thick set Lancashire farm yogurt 6.5g Carbs (3.4 Sugars) 10g Fat//100g it is luscious indeed especially with double cream and berries...
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    Help please.

    Hi BKP. Well done for dropping the booze that is not easy for some.. Your glucose readings seem ok ? How often do you test ? If you post up your original HBA1C when diagnosed it will show how deep into type 2 you have been. Good weight loss also that I am sure has helped with your good readings...
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    Type 2 Brussel sprouts

    There was a sprouts thread earlier I replied to. Will link.. http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/brussel-sprouts.129363/#post-1618346
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    Multivitamins

    Hi Billy. If a Home bargains store is near you or otherwise wherever you can purchase the Tubes with usually 20 Effervescent Energy tablets Mine from home bargains were 89p They have 344% B12 ( 8.6 ug ) along with Vit C 595% Thiamin B1 945% B6 507% and More.. I have a daily magic 500ml Juice...
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    Type 2 DKA recovery

    Hi Toonarmy1000. Follow your doctors guidelines for now and just watch your carb intake. Try cutting out your bread and see if after a few days your readings might improve ? Wholemeal especially causes spikes for some. Best luck Dude..
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    brussel sprouts

    Yep they are good. 5.1g of carbs per 100g In link below. .. I buy frozen from iceland's 2.5g of carbs per 100g boiled in salted water. and I add to stirfrys and stews. Try not to over cook as that is what sometimes puts some off.. Best luck...
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    Prediabetes

    Hi my friend Mr long number. I myself am not diabetic. From the quote above I will make a honest in my opinion reply.. Most fruit are high carb the lowest being advocado and berries. Dates although I love them and they for sure are a super food they are very high in carbs ( I have 4 a day...
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    Self sabatage

    Hi lindiloo62. It may be a good idea to have a diet notebook to record your consumption and weight also carbs/Cals ? Maybe set yourself some doable rules to stop you going over the top write them in the front of the notebook for reminders. Or try some lower Carb or calorie days i.e Monday ...
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    Mushrooms.

    Low in carbs. Low in Cals. Vitamin rich and contain good antioxidants. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/calories/mushrooms-usda-100g-net-carbs-fiber-subtracted-from-total-276466367 Worth a read.. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2017-11-mushrooms-full-antioxidants-antiaging-potential.html
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    Quickie on Peel.

    It may work with apple peel ? 2g 0f Fiber in a medium apple peel 5g of Carbs. ( 3g Fiber and 17g Carb in a whole Medium apple ) http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/calories/generic-apple-peel-only-red-golden-gala-granny-fuji-48217018...