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Im trying low carb diet. Are sweet potatoes better than regular potatoes, or should I just stay away altogether??

How do you make this pizza? Wouldnt mind trying it. I make pizza base/ garlic bread with flaxseed microwave bread and thats nice too. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi beamer. Im struggling with weight loss too, but im perservering. Im t2 and on metformin and victosa injections (not sure the victosa is working as meant to lose weight on it). Im low carbing, but dont think ive got it quite,right yet as, although my gl readings have come down really well, ive...

Theres a good website, sugarfreemegastore.com, for treats. Theres a carb free selection too. Snacks, sweets and drinks. They also sell the da vinci syrups in different flavours. Great with quark mousse! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Good luck guys. Will follow with interest xx Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I've just googled it and saw its actually sachets. Where would you get these from? Dont know if id have the will power lol x Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Good for you! Ill definately follow your progress x Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I havent heard of this diet, so sorry I cant help. Ill be intetested to see if it works for you tho. Im low carbing but getting very confused. Not quite sure about these good carbs and bad carbs. My consultant told me to eat couscous, but its really high in carbs. Also, if I count carbs, I still...

Re: Comments on Low carb diet - a newbies guide I'm sorry, and I hope people can see this but I dont know how to start a new debate/question. I am low-carbing, and using the myfitnesspal site, which I find brilliant! Im mainly shuffling along from bits and pieces of info from this forum. The...

Hi christine That must be hard for him. I'm 53 and not scared of needles one bit, but it took a while for me to stop cringing while I injected myself. The only advice I can offer, is to give him time. Hes still a baby really. When he gets used to the fact it doesnt hurt, he might pluck up some...

Hi rosie buds I only came on the forum yesterday, but have found it quite informative. I was like you, and binged, didnt check my glucose levels. Pretty much buried my head in the sand. I saw my first consultant last year, and luckily, he was amazing and gave me lots of good information. I know...

Oh dear stoomo. Not a good way to learn a lesson bless you. Glad you can joke tho and you may have just helped many people with your comment xx Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Good on you for admitting your lack in caring for your diabetes. Dont be too hard on yourself tho, cos youve asked for help, so you must be ready. I hope you keep it up sorting yourself out, but if you find yourself slipping back into old habits, come back and ask for some support and...

Im also going to try 'cloud bread' which is apparently made like merangue but sets differently. Ill post when ive tried it. Anything different eh? Lol Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Im pleased to hear I can have peanut butter. I dont know why I thought it was a no no. Prob just the mindset of it being fattening. Im just starting this low carb thing and learning all the time. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App