Recent Content by jn81

just an update on this, thankfully my consultant agreed to keep me on the same medication. she said she was more than happy to do this. I would prefer to keep the same meds and keep my hba1c low for as long as I can. I had tests done for MODY and I have none of the 45 associated genes. I also...

@Mrs HJG - on a quick review of her book's chapters/detail, she seems to put a big impact of vinegar. I'd noticed that myself with meals and I believe it works. I also find that adding a good bit olive oil to carbs like bread(sour dough/potatoes) in my case makes a big difference also. The...

thanks for your detailed message . it's great to see that halfing your meds didn't make difference for you. I'll lookup Jessie Inchauspé/Glucose Goddes also thanks

yeah it certainly has an effect on some, and seems to be worse with others and sometimes more long term. great that the insulin working well.

3 meals a day doesn't really work for low BMI high calorie diet. My last 'meal' is usually very low net carb. 30g pistachios plus 2 squares 85% dark chocolate. Two other 'meals' are more snack like also.

Yeah I am careful with exercise not to do too much to burn too many calories. I do short bursts. I find if they are intense and done 10-15 minutes after lunch my sugars drop instantly and stay down after. I may do a 20 minute fast cycle or a 20 minute really brisk walk at lunch to lower mid day...

Yeah I eat 6 times per day.

I'm doing both cardio & weights. I try to eat 2500 calorie or more and was slightly gaining weight, until covid wiped it. Just had a 'shake' earlier -> 25 ml olive oil, 60g peanut butter, 30g whey protein and water. Think it was close to 700 calories, so there are ways .. Loving sardines at the...

thanks everybody for all of the messages, there is a lot to go though. I will when I have time , but I must admit I am feeling much better after hearing everybody's advice and their own expereinces. much appreciated. I had a call with a nutritionist today and it was also excellent. so feeling...

Hi @AndBreathe thanks, your BMI is identical to mine. 18.9. Yeah 2500 calories would stabilise weight for me. 2800 gain a little. If I was on my full meds I would - 1. Relax more . I wouldn't have to figure out what amount of carbs works with the new meds. I know exactly what works for me now...

Thanks @AndBreathe I've never really ate butter but I like the idea of cream to coffee - good tip. I love my coffee but the milk sometimes is an issue. I've started adding EV olive oil to meals also. You are getting many good fats with that and not much saturated fats. And it helps regulate...

and by the way @EllieM well done on 5 decades of hba1cs , your advice is obviously invaluable here

@EllieM I actually don't see cpeptide on any of my local doctors blood results . they must not do it, I don't have the hospital bloods available to me

Hi @EllieM thanks for your message. I have always been skinny. But my good weight is about 70kg. I have a fast metabolism. Metafornin causes weight loss . Also all of the exercise I've been doing. I have to be careful to do it regularly, but not for too long - just enough to lower blood sugars...

@HSSS its hard to remember but no major dietary changes between day1 and 2. hard exercise caused the big drop in sugars then it stayed down. ah the fasting blood sugars of 16mmol/L were from doctor's blood tests. Regarding the changes I took some notes, and have saved lots of images / bloods...