Recent Content by Laconic

Do they have to be boiled as is always recommended I prefer them fried with the yolk the way I want

Hi I’m currently on no diabetic medication

Does a HB1AC of 48 require metformin, I’ve been good the last 3 months following keto, with a few cheat days I’m now going carnivore hopefully will push me into pre diabetic range but I’ve got to see the diabetic nurse and we always argue if I should be on medication or not there will be...

I’m also almost carnivore I have bacon and eggs in morning and chicken and broccoli in the evening. On this weeks food shopping I’m going to ditch the broccoli and buy more chicken see how it goes

Is anyone following a carnivore diet and how are you finding it for blood sugar control are there any side effects like constipation?

It states 0g Carbohydrates on the side so can you drink as much as you want on Keto.

Hi all been some time since I last posted had my last HB1AC in April was 45 Doctor said it was satisfactory but wanted it back in normal range. Since I’ve split up with my partner and can’t stop drinking alcohol mainly beer and eating the wrong foods, mainly a sugar rush. I’m guessing I would be...

Does it contain fewer carbs, I’ve heard Guiness 0% contains no carbs. Which type has the least amount of sugar. Does anyone consume no alcohol beer as a weekend treat and did it affect HB1AC?

I’m confused it’s 41 and nurse said satisfactory according to print out 20-41 is normal range, however I thought normal range was below 40 isn’t this pre diabetic range

Yes I have a meter I got a craving after a bottle of whiskey and brought a packet I noticed a rise after so I’ve given them away now only had about 4

How does it affect blood sugar, will it cause a spike?

Hi all Since my last HB1AC which was 48, I’ve made a change and stopped drinking beer instead I have Whiskey now neat with no mixer since it’s carb free I’m hoping it will push me back into normal range again, I’m having two bottles a week is this too much on keto though?

Hi all just parted with £20 to buy some new strips results not much difference the old strips were over reading by 0.1 mmol But least I can be certain now

Hi all As the title suggests, I would like to do some testing mainly 2 hours after meals, found my accu chek performa nano and test strips expired June 2020 . I’m guessing there not safe to use, but if I did would they over or under read would I have to add or subtract a figure to get an...

How many a day to feel full, I’m going to start with one in the morning after my egg and bacon. Can you eat as many as you like the same as eggs on keto