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Hi. Well yes. But not as much because since losing lots of weight my BG had improved and my ability to process carbs had also improved. So I eating more carbs than a few months ago and the cramps have faded too. The same with my non diabetic partner mirrors my diet. So we are pretty convinced...

Thanks Mo; no I am not taking any meds. My wife Chrissie is not diabetic BUT she has cut the carbs in a similar way (as we share meals) and she too has suffered these occasional stomach cramps. I'll look up the Atkins diet. Thanks again.

Well; judging by the lack of response, I must assume that either the cramps are not associated with the low carbs OR none of you have experience of this. I have to say it's not regular but bow; when it occurs you know about it. Thanks John

I am 4 months post Diagnosis Day (T2); I have drastically cut my carbs and have shed 15 kg of weight down to 92kg from 107 (height is 5' 11" - big build). A month ago I experienced quite severe stomach cramps and hot and cold "flushes" (I am a man :wink: ). These cramps went aways after about an...

Since T2 diagnosis just over 3 months ago, I have reduced my carbs dramatically and my HbA1c is 5.7. My blood pressure is within normal range and I have lost 12 kg in weight… but I am still losing weight. My arms are thinner and I have had to have my watch strap shortened. Whilst it is great...

In the normal world, three months is nothing; but from “D Day” (diabetes diagnosis day!), it’s a long time. The thing I learnt within days was that the multiple diet sheets are good guides but that we are all very different. Due principally to this forum, I insisted that I needed to test my BG...

Just spoken to my doctor re my T2; he said that I was testing "far too much" at 3-4 times per day and that it really isn't necessary. I replied that i sometimes get spikes of 12 mmol/L and that I need to test to avoid these. His reply was surprising " don't worry, you can have spikes of doubles...

Many many thanks to all of you; I am clearly not alone in this challenge! I shall try out all the various suggestions. Many thanks again. John Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

You mean this http://www.burgenbread.com/breads/soya-linseed/?gclid=CJOAnebV4LYCFeXItAodRTkA_Q 12 grams of carbs per slice; seems quite low. Could certainly try it. Thanks John

Hello all; I have been T2 for just over 2 months now and have radically changed my lifestyle; I am on not on any form of medication e.g. metformin. By testing 3-4 times per day, I now know that any type of bread (say a couple of small wholemeal rolls) will shoot ny BG to 11+ (90 mins after...

Yes; over the past nearly 2 months since diagnosis, I have unfortunately concluded that I have to ditch all bread. This makes any form of sandwich a challenge. Wraps are the only way :-( Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Very very helpful advice. I am grateful. Yes my readings are in the 6s again today. Thanks. John Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

So my BG appears well under control with 90% of readings around 6 or less. Today, we decided to stop at out local and I treated myself to a pint of my favourite real ale (lovely!). Came home, had a light lunch but still expected the beer to have had an impact; nothing. A very low reading of 5.0...

Thanks Sid; this is very sound advice and was what I believed to be the case. I am off toe USA on business soon for a full week. We have thought hard on what I may be able to eat in hotels / restaurants and decided to test steak, salad and a small portion of French fries. I was expecting a...

Many thanks!