Recent Content by oskanoears

Thanks for your input daisy, however my diabetes cannot be diet controlled. I'm on insulin as well anyway and don't fit any std profile for type 2 I.e I'm 11st 10 and 5:11Built like a racing snake And only 36 diagnosed at 32. Abstaining from metformin took my readings from very very stable 4-7s...

I thought it could be a bug I had it 3 weeks before going to my doctor, I've then abstained from it this weekend to see if it made any difference.. Sadly this put my fasting read from its usual 4.something to 8.8 so the acid test came today by the reintroduction of it and all gastric issues have...

hi folks after being on metformin for 3 plus years and insulin, I have suddenly developed gastric upset from metformin. Has anyone else has problems this far down the line.. I know a lot of people suffer with it at outset but I never did. Any stories of if you've had this and what the outcome...

Hi again Roy, thanks for the more detailed reply..I'm going to be a little tough on you here, don't take it as me being mean it's here to help you to help yourself.. First off.. Your original post States "I'm 44.5'3 and 13St,I just want to control my blood sugar and get healthy so I see my kids...

Hi Roy, I need a little more information.. I've got your weight and height and how many breaks you get; what are you fasting and post prandial readings, what meds are you on? How active are you in your job and are you exercising currently at all? How many calories are you currently taking in on...

thanks Nom, ive not seen MCT oil, ill look it up.. may be cheaper than the powdered stuff

Hi Roy, What breaks do you get and for how long?

Contains more saturated fat, than lard or butter.. It's all relative really.. if you're low carb then there's no foul in putting fats in to use as energy.. there's a lot of recent studies that also show that cholesterol has little to no effect on stroke or heart disease either and that statins...

Just an update, my partner has cut her basal insulin by 70% and is seeing figures of between 4 & 7 and her fast acting has become near none existent. exercise: Jog, walk, daily for 40 mins covering approx 3.5-4km progressing up to 7k per day. calorific intake reduced to 1200 calories per day...

Feeling fit and healthy

Hi jack, sorry I meant fast acting.. I'll keep you posted on results

Hi jack, I need to update my profile I think.. Been around the block on meds over the last few years settled on basal insulin and metformin as of 2 weeks ago.. Wish I'd gone on insulin years ago.. Game changer! I don't know what to do with all the energy! My partner is type 1.. I've started her...

Hi folks, is anybody using either of the above, and if so, what effects are they having on BG? In short; and I'm happy to be corrected on this.. MCT's provide Energy to the body that's easily accessible but without carbohydrate or protein ( it's a fat).. The idea being reduce carb but still...

It drives a truck through your immune system mate, if I make it through a month without getting a cold or flu I've done very well, take a good multivitamin and vitamin b supplement. You'll find its par and course, best thing is rest.. I appreciate that is easier said than done sometimes.. I have...

This isnt a new one to me folks, whilst ive been diagnosed diabetic for 8 months ive had a garlic allergy for nearly 10 years and trust me when I say there is garlic in more things than there is sugar.. The key here is to wear your diabetes stripes with pride and tell the world you have it prior...