Recent Content by heli2010

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    Changed from metformin to metformin SR sugars risen?

    Exactly same thing happened to my BG the slow release was not concentrated enough to affect the absorbtion of carbs, I have low stomach acidity, I have now gone back to standard metformin taken as 1 tablet before meal 3 times a day usually with a warm drink
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    Canesten cream unavailable for prescription

    coconut oil is superior for thrush, canesten can be given for nail or foot fungle as for a large tube
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    Extreme Tiredness

    I hope things have improved for you since this post, I am going through a very similar lack of energy foggy head constantly tired etc and yes all the doctors say is its down to your diabetes ( which is the standard quote for everything since diagnosis) what I have found using a test meter is my...
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    Totally confused!!!

    Dr Jason Fung would dissagree take a lookon you tube, interesting fact that UK doctors spend 5 years at uni and only spend 8 weeks on the subject of nutrition
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    Totally confused!!!

    did you have something the previous night before you went to bed? If I have anything after 8pm for instance it does carry through and give high numbers in the morning also it may be worth trying to eat protein first before the poridge so start with say bacon and egg then 20 mins later a bowl of...
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    Type 2 Foods that lower sugars

    peanuts are not the best as they are omega 6 fats, for snacks try youtube search for fat bombs this will wet your appectite, apple cider vinegar (braggs) and tumeric work well for me lowering BG numbers after a carb treat
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    Apple Cider Vinegar

    Thanks for the replies Im not looking for a miracle cure type thing but it does seem to help with digestion as I too have had heartburn for years with docs recently prescribing omeprazole this seems to sort it and also seems to give lower BG numbers for a few hours after taking it
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    How does the HbA1c test work ?

    although it is based on a three month period it is the latest month that has the greatest impact
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    protein

    A protein shake will cause a blood glucose spike but its a quick spike as they are rapidly absorbed, you should aim to even out your protein intake over the days meals with max 30 to 40g per meal and use the shake as suplemental I find having shakes 3 to 4hrs after main evening meal an easy...
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    Apple Cider Vinegar

    does anyone use this to lower blood glucose? I have been trying it for a few days now just a little before evening meals and it seems to be dropping my BG by more than the 2000mg of metformin ever did. anyone know why this might be?
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    Type 2 Metformin side effects

    I will be very interested to see the outcome of you medication testing as I have all the same symptoms and have been put on sleep meds as I have been throwing myself with 3 to 4 hrs a night sleep
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    Blood Sugar not coming down-

    Hi Sami be very carefull of going the KETO route it can mess up your body if you dont know what you are doing. from my own experience if you are eating carbs eat them with proteins and very low if any fats and if you are eating fats then lessen the carbs with the meal.ie spicey chicken on a roll...
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    Dizziness (vertigo), lightheadedness signs of depression?

    I had this a few months ago which was down to stress one time I was sitting on a chair outside I got stressed with a phone calll and had instant vertigo 3 things I found helped swapping coffee drinks for green tea, going for hour long walks along canal or countryside and deep breathing in the...
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    Urgent Access to Endocrinologist

    and thats the problem with this forum everyone is pushing keto without any thought that there is any other way or that by going keto you may mess up your body and do more damage. 25 years you say you have been fortunate may I ask how you got into it? how do you determin no loss of muscle mass...
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    Urgent Access to Endocrinologist

    The article is about going keto and? ketones can run aerobically they can not run anaerobically type 1 muscles are the only ones that run aerobically type 2a and 2b do not its human biology you can maintain muscle on keto but not for an extended period of time please provide where it says Jason...