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SD Codefree arrived today (I ordered this before I came across the free TEE 2) .. anyway, I have now done a pre and post meal test with both, with identical results. So, readings today (Day 1) were ... Fasting: 5.7 : Pre-meal 6.3 : Post-meal 5.9
I'm a little surprised at this since my BG at diagnosis on 7 Feb was 12.5. Could this drop be due to Metaformin and my LCHF for 2 weeks .. I'm averaging just under 100 g carbs a day
Surprised but happy :happy:
 

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SD Codefree arrived today (I ordered this before I came across the free TEE 2) .. anyway, I have now done a pre and post meal test with both, with identical results. So, readings today (Day 1) were ... Fasting: 5.7 : Pre-meal 6.3 : Post-meal 5.9
I'm a little surprised at this since my BG at diagnosis on 7 Feb was 12.5. Could this drop be due to Metaformin and my LCHF for 2 weeks .. I'm averaging just under 100 g carbs a day
Surprised but happy :happy:
Yes, LCHF if you're strict can have a remarkable effect in a short space of time...

Those numbers are in fact normal pretty much so keep a close eye on it and speak to your doctor about lowering meds after a few weeks of consistency.

Well done.
 
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SD Codefree arrived today (I ordered this before I came across the free TEE 2) .. anyway, I have now done a pre and post meal test with both, with identical results. So, readings today (Day 1) were ... Fasting: 5.7 : Pre-meal 6.3 : Post-meal 5.9
I'm a little surprised at this since my BG at diagnosis on 7 Feb was 12.5. Could this drop be due to Metaformin and my LCHF for 2 weeks .. I'm averaging just under 100 g carbs a day
Surprised but happy :happy:
Great start ! - and yes- your levels can drop that quick - I only did around 7 weeks on Metformin before agreeing with my doc that my levels were good enough to stop taking it - its seems too simple eh ? - you will see lots of real life experience of other people on her getting the same results with LCHF.
 
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My Tee 2 meter arrived yesterday and I did my first fasting test today at about 05.30 ... result 5.7
Happy Day :happy: :happy:


you are doing fine already... if you keep on I´m sure you can get very low... :)
 
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daisyduck

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LCHF showed great results in a couple of weeks for me.. so yes, it does work quickly if you stick to it :)
Well done on your first tests, great results :)
 
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Freema

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SD Codefree arrived today (I ordered this before I came across the free TEE 2) .. anyway, I have now done a pre and post meal test with both, with identical results. So, readings today (Day 1) were ... Fasting: 5.7 : Pre-meal 6.3 : Post-meal 5.9
I'm a little surprised at this since my BG at diagnosis on 7 Feb was 12.5. Could this drop be due to Metaformin and my LCHF for 2 weeks .. I'm averaging just under 100 g carbs a day
Surprised but happy :happy:

yes it can be the low carb diet working already, the metformin is also helping but it only helps a bit like maybe lowering about 10% which is of cause a help but not really crusial compared to really low carb eating style...
congratulations you can do even lower numbers I am sure
 
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Kristin251

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Excellent!!

Just keep in mind that many of find that one simple slip up or indulgence can take a few days to come down and stay down. Indulgences just aren't worth the consequences for ME. Just a word of precaution. Keep up the good work!!!
 
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