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  1. Snichy

    High Blood Levels, no idea why.

    I was diagnosed T2 a couple of months ago upon which I went on Metformin and full LCHF. Did loads of research and food testing to see what foods I could tolerate and what to avoid other than the obvious. The first 6 weeks went great, lost over a stone and got my levels down to under 6 on a good...
  2. Snichy

    Kidney Pain

    I've been diagnosed T2 in the last few weeks and prescribed Metformin 3 x 500g per day. As soon as I started taking them I had back ache (which isn't uncommon for me) but it hasn't gone away and I'm inclined to think it might be my kidneys rather than my back. Anyone had any experience of this...
  3. Snichy

    Pundits Chocolate

    Im a couple of weeks into my new LCHF diet, and seriously missing chocolate! :) Has anyone heard of or tried Pundits chocolate? Its still not great (19g carbs per 100g) but not as bad as the "real thing" and was wondering if anyone had tried it or if there are any hidden drawbacks to having it...
  4. Snichy

    Testing Blood Levels

    Hi, I am newly diagnosed T2 and just started my new life on a low carb diet within the last week or so. Been taking 1 x 500g Metformin per day but GP says to up it to 3 x 500mg per day from this week. Prior to 2 weeks ago my diet was high fat, high sugar, sedentary lifestyle and basically...