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Thanks , i think i will give it a miss

Hi ALL, Has anybody tried a sweetner called Lakanto ,apparantely it comes from japan ,and its supposed to be ZERO CARBS ZERO GLYCEMIC INDEX ZERO BLOOD SUGAR SPIKE I saw it being advertised on a website called body ecology ans was thinking of giving it a go ,for baking etc

Hi All, Has anybody any experience of drinking Cherry juice .The missus has just brought some home and i was thinking of diluting it with water and having a long refreshing drink,cannot find out what the Carb contents are ?

Littlev, something to ponder over Just For Today! 1. Just for today I will be happy. This assumes that what Abraham Lincoln said is true, that "most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be." Happiness is from within; it is not a matter of externals. 2. Just for today...

Hanadr, I have tuna mayo regularly, love it

Hi All , New On the forum,and getting sensible advice on how to manage my T2 .I have now started measuring my food intake , this has highlighted to me that previously i was consuming too much carbs(and there was me thinking i was A LOW CARBER),and i was UNDERESTIMATING what carbs...

OK .So it would seem that i am going to cut my stella down to 3 pints and look at introducing VODKA to my drinks menu. It is true that vodka has no carbs?

Cugila, Thanks for the advice.I must confess i do feel better on days when i have largely protein based food.On the issue of alchohol,i must confess i have not had guiness for a long time ,does it agreee with you and what are the carbs in a pint of the black stuff

Sugarless, i know it sounds bad,but its only once a week,and the rest of my diet does'nt sound too bad? .Maybe i should get onto the whisky&water On a serious note do i need to rethink my diet and stick to a low carb diet where i actually weight my Carbs.

Sugarless, Generally i have a mixed diet consisting 60% protein ( eggs cheese, chicken,ham,Red meat ,fish) 20% veg and the rest is wholemeal bread, pitta bread and the odd homemade brownies ,cupcakes (1 a day ,the missus bakes em ,yummy) .I do go out for a beer on a fri night where i will have...

sugarless sue , i test 2-3 times a day , after breakfast after lunch and last around 8-9 at night .Should i be testing more often? .if so when are the best times to test.

Hi All , I was diagnosed type 2 about 2 yrs ago ,ans have manged to keep my blood sugar readings to less than 7 average is @ 5-6.5 mmol .However recently am getting severe thirst and the need to urinate ,and some nights i can be up 2-3 times for a drink and a pee.Now i know i could be barking up...

Hi Nigel, Thanks for the reply. In answer to your questions ,i am on no medication and i would certainly drink 3-4 pints in the day.Could it be certain foods /drinks that could be caysing dehydration i.e tea ,coffee ,Bacon ,salted peanuts etc.Maybe i need to be extra careful?

Hi All, i am new to the site,and was diagnosed with type 2 @18 months ago.I have managed to keep it under control through Diet and exercise.However in the last couple of months i am getting dehydrated at night and find myself getting up 3-4 times and drinking a cup of water,this is obviously...