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    HbA1c too low?

    Hi I’m new here! I’m type 1 diabetic, diagnosed several months ago and I have just got back my second HbA1C result and it’s 5.5% and I was told that it’s too low… curious to know if other T1D have been told the same? Also just to add that I eat a plant-based diet which is high in carbs...
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    Prediabetes Concerning numbers?

    Hello there, My name is Leah, I just turned 28. Weight 197, height 5'7, family history of type 2 diabetes. currently losing weight (about 1lb per week) and exercise about 20 minutes each day primarily sedentary besides that, but I'm working on it. I live in the U.S. so excuse my imperial...
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    Chana Dal

    Does anyone know if there is any truth in an article written by David Mendosa stating that Chana Dal does not spike BG and can therefore be included in a low carb diet? Is there any evidence for this? Before starting the low carb diet I used a fair amount of lentils and pulses so if that is the...
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    EPQ on diabetes management

    Hello all! My name is Kira and I am currently studying my A-Levels and have decided to undertake an EPQ. My chosen topic is the role of diet in the management of diabetes and I was wondering if any of you lovely people would be willing to take a few moments out of your day to complete my...
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    Carb cycle issues

    Hi everyone! I was wondering if somebody experienced any problem with a carb cycling diet. Due to my protocol I followed 5 days of low carb (between 50g and 100g daily) with a light daily calorie deficit. Then the sixth day I dropped fat and protein intake and ate high carbs mostly from fruit...