Recent Content by MadMat

Hi All Despite being told by my DN that the world would end in armageddon if I tested my own blood glucose, I (T2) decided to try the free trial of a libre 2 sensor . . . . I followed all the instructions, washed the back of my arm, let it airdry, attached the sensor with the applicator...

I got the same, 4mg as a single prescription and then had to go back for a check up on how I was tolerating it and get the 7mg put on repeat. I was however told I could only stay on it if I lost at least 10% of my bodyweight in the first 6 months

I've been on it for about 6 weeks. 1 pack of 4mg and 2 weeks in on the full 7mg dose. It seems to be working in that I've already lost about 7kg of the 15 target the DN set me and my blood sugars are looking much better on my meter. Main side effects I'm having are tiredness and a constant...

Skinny brands lager available in tesco isn't bad, although a tad expensive.

I have tesco finest sausages, which are less than 2g carb each

It was at 9:30am. Watched the grand Prix and then ate. I'm on rybelsus so can't eat first thing. I've gotten into the habit of doing a fasting test as soon as I get up and take the rybelsus, and then not testing unless I eat something new I want to check up on or something "carby" Mat

Can protein cause blood glucose to spike? I tested at 7.8 first thing today. And ate a larger than normal almost zero cooked brunch (sausage bacon eggs and mushrooms) as I was feeling hungrier than normal at around 11am At 4pm I tested 9.6! Nothing to eat in between. No real exercise either...

I've just d/loaded lose it. The barcode scanner on that is behind the paywall too. Mat

I drive for a living too, (taxi). I find the key to staying low carb whilst working is a bit of preparation in advance. I now take everything I plan on eating that shift out with me in a small cool bag. Relying on corner shops/petrol stations etc to provide something suitable just constantly...

A month ago my HBA1C was 93. I've been eating a reduced but not ultra low carb diet for the last couple of weeks and I'm already seeing 6's and 7's on my first test of the day. You can save a bit on strips by only testing before and after meals that contain significant carb content. Not much...

Could I ask what apps people re using to count carbs? I used to use my fitness Pal, but have recently logged back in and found that they have put the barcode scanner behind the paywall. I've d/loaded and tested MyNetDiary, but I'm finding it's database is very inaccurate, the carbs shown in...

I had a go at making the microwave bread today. Came out ok, I'd say more cake than bread consistency. Made a nice lunch with some skinny food fake "nuttela" spread on it. Had a bit of a bitter aftertaste.

Mashed cauliflower sounds absolutely disgusting ;) Mybe I should have mentioned in the original post that I'm really not a fan of cooked green veg . . The bread thing on the other hand looks worth a try I was also thinking of maybe adding beans/pulses to the stews, but looking up on...

I love my slow cooker, especially at this time of year, but I'm trying to reduce carbs and looking for lower carb additions / accompaniments - Beef stew is just missing something without dumplings, and sausage casserole really needs a nice dollop of mashed potato . . . . Any suggestions ? TIA Mat

You posted me some useful meter advice in another thread a couple of days ago Thanks again. Mat