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    Bulgar Wheat

    Thank you Jim ☺️
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    Bulgar Wheat

    Evening Just wondering if anyone else has a big spike when eating bulgar wheat. bloods 5.4 before meal, had chicken breast, roasted courgettes and peppers, rocket, and 3 tbsp of bulgar wheat with fresh herbs. 2 hours later 10.1 !! I just wanted to see whether anyone else had spikes like this...
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    Low carb but started putting on weight

    thank you yes I eat both so maybe I will try cut down on the high fat things for a bit and see if it starts coming back off. Thanks Zeeee
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    Low carb but started putting on weight

    hi Daibell Thank you for the reply. I use my fitness pal to measure my carbs etc daily. I tend to have under 70g of carbs per day. Maybe I need to change things up as been eating the sad kind of things for the past year. Also need to increase the exercise. I haven’t taken metformin since June...
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    Low carb but started putting on weight

    thank you, 2 days of just water a s black coffee etc sounds LONG haha, what does it do for you in terms of your BG ? I shall have a look at the Tom Brady method, thanks for the tip
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    Low carb but started putting on weight

    hi , my measurements haven’t changed really with the recent weight increase it’s just I find it hard to reduce the calories when following the LCHF . Will have to change it up now , thanks for replying ☺️
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    Low carb but started putting on weight

    hi Zand, oh I wish but I certainly can’t see any defined muscle yet
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    Low carb but started putting on weight

    Hi Andy Thank you for replying and explaining it in terms that I understand. So much online confuses me with so many different opinions. I have actually ordered some resistance bands and have bought a kettlebell so will concentrate on them for the next few weeks and see how that goes whilst...
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    Yearly test

    Amazing well done to you. I have also been told yearly checks now as lowered my Hb1ac to 37 and no meds. So exciting for you. Shout it from the roof tops x
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    Low carb but started putting on weight

    Hi all Looking for a little bit of advice if possible. I have been low carbing since diagnosis last January. Lost near 3 stone but plateaued since September. I upped my daily walks and started doing HIITS when I can in my lunch hours. But have put on 10 Lbs over the past 2 months and not doing...
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    HbA1c normal

    Hi Becky, thanks for the reply and well done to you. Yes it’s a shame to think so cute but. An control diet alone. I really didn’t want to be taking meds for the rest of my life so a hard look at my lifestyle and this is what had to change. Shame it took me to 40 years old to realise how...
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    HbA1c normal

    Thanks for the reply. Hopefully I will get to speak to diabetic nurse soon about the results. May get in trouble for stopping the metformin 3 months ago !
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    HbA1c normal

    Hi I had 2 test 2 weeks apart in January 1st was 96 2nd was 88
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    HbA1c normal

    Hi Just wondering if anyone can offer some advice? I was diagnosed type 2 middle of January with HbA1c of 96 ! Was put on 4 x metformin slow release and was due my 1st blood test and review in april. Obviously with covid this never went ahead. When diagnosed I found this group and still use it...
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    Low carb bread

    I have been making my own and have tried many recipes. These are the best in my opinion and only 2g carb and nearest to the real thing. I make batches and keep them in freezer for when I feel like some bread. Honestly amazing https://www.dietdoctor.com/recipes/the-keto-bread