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Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

ally1 said:
It bugs me that my morning readings vary between 7,s and 9,s. I have learnt not to worry so much but it does still bug me xx
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Ally, I know where you are coming from. I am a worrier too and realize over time that worries will not make it any better whether it is fbs or high blood pressure. The readings are beyond your control as long as you take your medication and eat/exercise well.
 
NewTD2 said:
What was your last A1c?
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My diabetic review is in January cannot remember Has last one was a year ago, but will update you when I have my next one in a few weeks time. But I do remember doctor was fine with everything but my cholesterol has it had gone from 4.5 to 7.5 in a year, I was on the LCHF diet it was great for my weight loss but not so good for my cholesterol will have to wait until my next review. K
 
Granny_grump_ said:
My diabetic review is in January cannot remember Has last one was a year ago, but will update you when I have my next one in a few weeks time. But I do remember doctor was fine with everything but my cholesterol has it had gone from 4.5 to 7.5 in a year, I was on the LCHF diet it was great for my weight loss but not so good for my cholesterol will have to wait until my next review. K
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Same here I’m afraid.

The “high fat” bit of LCHF diet raised my cholesterol to dangerous level!

So I’ve been advised by my GP to reduce saturated fat and eat healthy fats instead from oily fish, avocados, chia seeds etc.
 
NewTD2 said:
Same here I’m afraid.

The “high fat” bit of LCHF diet raised my cholesterol to dangerous level!

So I’ve been advised by my GP to reduce saturated fat and eat healthy fats instead from oily fish, avocados, chia seeds etc.
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@NewTD2 The problems I have is due to eating lots of oily fish mackerel and salmon and high protein with the diet I developed gout now the diet for gout is the exact opposite of what I should eat for my diabetes so I had a huge problem, so I went online and found if I had a freshly squeezed lemon in 8 fl oz of warm water has my first drink in the mornings I have so far avoided the extremely painful gout attacks,and I'm just maintaining my weight with diet but cut the fats down and a few carbs like one toast with best butter mushrooms egg and 2 slices bacon for my first meal at lunchtime. And yes you might say that is still a fair amount of fat but it's my only added fat in my day no more carbs just veg. and either chicken meat or a small piece of salmon, afraid it's trying things out to see what works for me! K
 
Granny_grump_ said:
@NewTD2 The problems I have is due to eating lots of oily fish mackerel and salmon and high protein with the diet I developed gout now the diet for gout is the exact opposite of what I should eat for my diabetes so I had a huge problem, so I went online and found if I had a freshly squeezed lemon in 8 fl oz of warm water has my first drink in the mornings I have so far avoided the extremely painful gout attacks,and I'm just maintaining my weight with diet but cut the fats down and a few carbs like one toast with best butter mushrooms egg and 2 slices bacon for my first meal at lunchtime. And yes you might say that is still a fair amount of fat but it's my only added fat in my day no more carbs just veg. and either chicken meat or a small piece of salmon, afraid it's trying things out to see what works for me! K
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You’re doing the right thing by drinking lots of water with sliced lemons. I would also include sliced lime and grapefruit if you can.
Granny_grump_ said:
@NewTD2 The problems I have is due to eating lots of oily fish mackerel and salmon and high protein with the diet I developed gout now the diet for gout is the exact opposite of what I should eat for my diabetes so I had a huge problem, so I went online and found if I had a freshly squeezed lemon in 8 fl oz of warm water has my first drink in the mornings I have so far avoided the extremely painful gout attacks,and I'm just maintaining my weight with diet but cut the fats down and a few carbs like one toast with best butter mushrooms egg and 2 slices bacon for my first meal at lunchtime. And yes you might say that is still a fair amount of fat but it's my only added fat in my day no more carbs just veg. and either chicken meat or a small piece of salmon, afraid it's trying things out to see what works for me! K
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I hope this video helps -

 
NewTD2 said:
You’re doing the right thing by drinking lots of water with sliced lemons. I would also include sliced lime and grapefruit if you can.


I hope this video helps -

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Thank you will watch it ! K
 
NewTD2 said:
You’re very welcome!
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Interesting video but would need to check sugar contents in some of the recommended fruits and juices like pineapple and black cherry juice,but celery and omega fish oils sound ok. Will go to Holland and Barrett's over weekend and ask about these natural foods for gout, and see if they recommend anything different due to being diabetic, it was very thoughtful of you thank you K
 
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