Recent Content by Trebor2516

I am using Novamix 30, I adjust my dose depending on my test result, but only by a couple of units either way. I used to take 60units morning and evening, but after doing the 8 week blood sugar diet I am on 25 units AM and PM.

I went on the '8 Week blood sugar diet' Devised by Dr. Michael Mosley and Prof. Roy Taylor. It is an low carb diet lasting 8 weeks, after the 8 weeks I had lost 3.5 stone, blood sugar was normal ( between 5 - 7), My BMI dropped from 35 to 29, I have reduced my insulin from 60 units twice a day...

I use a new lancet every time, another tip I was given by the nurse, don't test with the first drop of blood.Wipe it away with a clean swab squeeze to get a second sample, then test that. I found it did make a favourable difference.

If you telephone or write to the parking company, explaining your circumstances they will probably cancel the fine. They are usually quite sympathetic if they know the situation, of course the best way of avoiding this is to make sure you are above the limit in plenty of time before the parking...

Michael Mosely who devised the low carb diet suggests 800calories per day, but only for 8 weeks, then he has devised a 2 day fasting per week. Works a treat, I lost 3.5stone, and my BG dropped dramaticaly, I feel great.

80g of broccoli has 1.1g of carbs and 19g of KCal, I don't think that is what caused your high BG

I went on the 8 week blood Sugar Diet, by Dr Michael Moselely and Prof. Rod Taylor, I lost 3.5 stone in the 8weeks, my blood drppoed from high teens down to 5 - 7. I fully recommend this diet, get the book by the same name, there are some lovely recipes in there.

You might find it hard to cut the carbs, the surgeon will have no trouble cutting off a limb, your choice.

I was told when I went on to Metformin that the dose I was prescribed (4x500 per day ) was the maximumthat could be prescribed.

I suggest you buy Dr, Michael Mosley's book, ' The 8Week Blood Sugar Diet'. Read it all, then follow the recipes. It is aLow Carb diet and really works. When you have finished the 8 weeks, follow up with his 'Fast Diet' book to maintain your weight.I started the diet when I was 17.1 stone, after...

The reason it is so difficult in UK is because the NHS are still pushing carbs as good for you. I hve done the 8 week Blood Sugar diet, as you say it is difficult if you are going out with friends. Now I have finished the 8 weeks I go out, eat from the menu, and pick up the diet again next day...

I would advise him to carry on his low carb diet and find another consultant. It's his life and limbs after all.

I have been following the '8week Blood Sugar' diet by Dr. Michael Moseley, which gives a good low carb diet and the recipes to go with it. He also explains the science and tests that were done by himself and Prof Rod Taylor. I was so appaled by the NHS advice when I saw it online I wrote to my...

The best is NO bread, or very little, same with potatos, pasta and rice.

I have never paid for meters, lancets or test strips, I get them on prescription, and have done since I was diagnosed in 1991.