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    Type 2 Magnesium supplement

    Does it affect your tummy . Along the lines like metformin does for me . I heard a few horror stories about that .
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    Type 2 Magnesium supplement

    Hi I was wondering if taking magnesium glycate would raise the blood sugar . I’ve got some to help with the leg cramps at night . Any info would be greatly appreciated
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    Livlife Low Carb Bread Discontinued

    I would suggest about [emoji640]£ . Took them long enough to decide it wasn’t profitable
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    Livlife Low Carb Bread Discontinued

    I just used you link to write to them as well . Everyone on this forum should write to them . If enough do , it might change their mind
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    Type 2 Liv life bread discontinued

    Has anyone got an alternative to livlife bread . Now it’s been discontinued by Waitrose . I’ve searched through a load of options but they are all very expensive . It also looks like Sainsbury’s are not doing their hi lo bread either . Please can anyone help . I need my sandwich for lunch each day .
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    Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

    [emoji643].3 at 5:45 then 6.[emoji643] at [emoji646]6:[emoji646][emoji646]
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    Mine used to be around 5.6 to 5.9 but lately it’s been around 5.9 to 6.5 . This mornings was 6.3 but a kebab minus the bread and a couple of pints last night it was 6.3 this morning .
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    Type 2 Cholesterol

    Hi How do you calculate your total cholesterol level using Hdl ldl and triglycerides . Just got my readings and I’ve a feeling I’m gonna have the statins argument again
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    Metformin query

    Took metformin for 1 week . The things it did to my stomach was something I’d never experienced . Do Zi stopped it . Went low carb high fat . That was 4 years ago I’m now in remission for 3 1/2 years and 5 stone lighter . Not ever taking it again . Hopefully
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    Apparently I’m considered . Not diabetic anymore

    Just got told by my GP that I am considered to be non diabetic after my latest HbA1c results of 5.5 . Now , I know you are never cured of diabetes but I’d like to thank everyone on this forum who gave me the advice at the start of my journey and put me on the low carb path . . Don’t worry ...
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    What is carb creep

    I don’t really drink beer . Mostly Whiskey and red wine . Also my weight hasn’t gone up just my bg readings . my carb intake normally is around 50 grms a day Christmas and the build up might have been 75 to 100
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    What is carb creep

    I’ve been T2 for about 3 yrs on low carb . Recently I’ve noticed my bg levels going up to high 6 s low 7 s . But I haven’t increased my carbs by that much on a daily basis . . My question is can the carbs build up in yer body if you are drinking more alcohol than usual . Like over Christmas and...
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    Levels and COVID-19 vaccination

    Ive just had my booster jab which was Pfizer and my bg readings are elevated up to high 6s low 7s .when I had the Astra Zenneca jabs earlier in the year , both jabs . There was little or no effect .
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    Booster shots

    Anyone have any issues with blood sugar levels after their Covid booster shots . My levels have risen since I’ve had my shot
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    T2s: What was your fasting BG this morning, and what did you eat yesterday?

    Today FBG 4.1 Yesterday 05:45 , 5.2 Bacon , eggs , grated cheddar coffee double cream . 3 coffees double cream cheddar cheese sandwich on liv life bread with marmite . 10 oz ribeye steak cooked in butter and garlic 1 bottle of Merlot and 2 vodkas and Coke Zero .
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