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Is there a forum for type 2 who are not being treated with insulin? Maybe i am being daft, but I cannot find it. The downloadable low carb meal plans seem to be very high in carbs?? The plan cab ne over 100g carbs on some days. I entered all my details int macrofare website and it suggested...

Tested on waking. Tested again two hours later only having had water. Reading is 0.5 higher. No idea why. Any input appreciated, thanks.

Thank you. That is helpful to know [emoji4]

Thank you. Yes, I had seen that and it is a very good article. However it doesn’t really clarify if dosage is like for like. I guess I will wait til Weds.

Thanks. I did ask the pharmacy but they said they can only go on what has been written on the prescription. I’m not asking anyone to tell me what to take, and I intend to stay on regular metformin until I speak to my diabetes nurse. I just wondered if anyone knew if the dosage is like for...

Hello all Have just picked up new prescription for slow release metformin. Up until now I have been prescribed 2x500mg twice a day of regular metformin. The new box says to take one 500mg slow release tablet “as advised”. As far as I can make out, that is only a quarter of the dose I have...

Going to keep food diary religiously in fitness pal as weight is not coming off but actually creeping on [emoji853] Am keeping under 100 carbs a day but for weight loss should I go lower and if so how low do you think? tia for your thoughts.

Made the bp coffee again this morning. This time used butter, coconut oil and a large tsp thick cream. Used stick blender. Lovely drink.

Brilliant! I have some toasted flaked coconut so I can go for it! Thank you Lou [emoji108][emoji1]

Thanks Lou :) So which type of coconut is best please? Desiccated, creamed or flaked etc?

Hmm ok will try it with butter and try whisking it to elmusify the fat and oil.

Sounds wonderful [emoji4] Would coconut flour be okay in this recipe?

Have read that some start their day with bulletproof coffee, and that it contains double cream and coconut oil. I have made a cup just now using good quality instant coffee, a generous measure of double cream and a heaped teaspoon of coconut oil. I like the cup I have just made. It tastes...

What does DD mean please?

I saw these in Sainsbury's the other day, next to the chilled prepared veg section