Recent Content by Cathi18768

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    And so it begins: Eat less meat or we’ll make you.

    Does anyone have any suggestions for maintaining a low carb lifestyle, while cutting down on meat? Lots of veggie substitutes seem somewhat carby to me....
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    when If you are streesful because of disease what do you do

    I really do play the trombone!!!
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    I (nearly) stayed OFF my soapbox

    I feel quite sad that I didn't discover LCHF until I was 62, having battled with my weight, depression, a variety of chronic side effects, then finally type 2 diabetes, all my life. I feel convinced I have been carb sensitive from a very early age, and am eternally grateful to all our champions...
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    Anyone having success with low carb or keto.

    I have been lchf for the last year and have substantially reduced my meds and lost 2and a half stone, almost effortlessly! Almost feels like magic - I wish I had discovered it a lot earlier in my life, I would have been much healthier and happier!
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    Type 2 Thailand-are diabetes drugs OK?

    Hi, going to Thailand and am on Metformin, Gliclazide, Levothyroxine and Ramipril. My husband takes Bisoprolol, a beta blocker for arrhythmia. I don't think any of these are restricted, but wondered if anyone has been, and can advise us. It is only a beach/package holiday, not intending to...
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    Newly diagnosed Type 2, HbA1c is 101, feeling really concerned.

    Hi Kaity, I have been type 2 for many years and was getting steadily worse until I discovered the low carb high fat diet a year ago. Blood sugar levels dropped dramatically immediately, and I have been steadily reducing my blood pressure, weight and medication ever since. I feel like a whole new...
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    Anybody else in the same boat?

    Have you tried a low carb high fat diet? Works for me and I don't get hungry. Am slowly putting my diabetes into remission....