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    Low Carb Recipes

    Low fat cheeses usually have other ingredients added to them to give them taste. Check out the carb content.
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    Low Carb Recipes

    High fat is more filling, but usually contains more calories. If you’re on Facebook there are some great Low Carb and Keto groups, look for UK groups. Also take a look at Dietdoctor. There are lots of great food ideas which are free if you download the app. https://www.dietdoctor.com/
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    Worst GP Appointment I have had…ever

    Firstly congratulations on your results. Keep it up. If I had my time again, I would not go on Metformin. Even the slow release ones have caused me irreversible bowel problems. I'm now almost back on the straight and narrow after ditching the drugs, I was virtually house bound. I'm down from...
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    BBC1 Thursday 21:00 Doctor in the House...

    I wasnt too keen on the 24 hour fasting
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    Coconut water

    I found one with no added sugar in the fridge section of Asda. Not where the milk is. Can't remember the brand off hand.
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    Lidl not doing Protein Rolls any more?

    I found them a bit heavy going.
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    GP visit. Wish me luck!

    Yes I was going to put a link, but couldn't find it again. I've registered for the program.
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    Some things I've been pondering over

    I didn't get on with Metformin. I changed to slow release Metformin and there wasn't much improvement for me bowel wise. I was under the impression I had IBS. I stopped the SR Metformin a few months back. I'm now on diet and exercise and no other medication by my choice. My BG levels are...
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    GP visit. Wish me luck!

    If doc mentions diabetes I would just I have come about me knee today [emoji3] I've also seen a letter to GP about doing a low carb diet. Maybe you could print that out to take with you. Low carb is fully supported by diabetes.co.uk.
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    Need Some LCFF Advice

    Do you eat good fats? Oily fish etc. I can't eat fish, as I can't digest it properly. So I've just started on flax oil capsules. Not sure yet if it's too early to see a difference. But maybe something you could look into.
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    Have I got my figures right?

    I get a little confused over HbA1c figures. My last test in May was 71 mmol, which I equate to around 8.6. I stopped my medications in February because it was causing me serious bowel problems. I've been on low carb and exercise over the past few months. I had a repeat HbA1c last week. My...
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    Lidl High Protein Low Carb Rolls

    Had my first protein roll yesterday. Plenty more in the freezer :) I didn't test before and after. Maybe I will test today. Did think it was delicious though :happy:
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    At last in the British Medical Journal !!

    Constant diarrhoea does not help bowel habits.
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    At last in the British Medical Journal !!

    I can't believe I am reading this. I had the exact same symptoms since being on Metformin for more than 7 years. Even the slow release Metformin didn't make much difference. I have had bowel investigations too. I thought I had IBS. I know I already had diverticular disease, which has worsened...
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    Type 2 Metformin Increasing Blood Sugars

    I have been on Metformin for around 7 years. It has always caused me stomach problems. Even the slow release Metformin was causing problems. So I've stopped taking it and my stomach is getting back to normal. But taking Metformin has caused me permanent problems. When I was taking Metformin...