Recent Content by Valanne

I am similar. Can get hypos when walking briskly although we aren't supposed to. Tried a Libre and realised I was getting hypos at night as well. Always about 3am. Extra carbs before bed has helped. GP took me off my one metformin in November. Now my numbers are creeping up despite a fairly low...

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I eat a moderate carb diet (around 60g). The fats I use are as much unprocessed as possible. I choose lean meats and cut the visible fat off. I eat cheese but I take note of eating guidelines for amounts (which I do exceed but not too much). My main fat sources are from olive oil, avocado, nuts...

I'm in Dublin

In Ireland I saw a new range of ready meals from Paleo.ie....all low carb.A bit pricy and I too would rather cook from scratch but handy to keep in when there is a need for speed.

Hi I'm type two. I was not heavy when diagnosed last year and then the weight came off rapidly on a moderate carb intake mainly from salad and veg. I've put some back since I have eaten more nuts and seeds. I also eat baked goods made with ground almonds and flax seeds. Flax seed bread is easy...

I'm in Ireland. Currently doing the Xpert course with a community dietician. Despite the usual advice re carbs we are being encouraged to monitor our blood glucose to learmn how our bodies react to foods and they are not prescriptive about the routes people should take to health. The emphasis is...

How is your blood pressure. I had been on meds for 10 years for high BP. I was diagnosed T2 in February, adopted a low carb diet and lost weight. After a faint in September my GP discovered my BP was going very low and reduced then removed my meds.

Mixed seeds mixed in are surprisingly satisfying.

Thats B vitamins..no 5

My Dad was type 2 on insulin. One time he got very fumbly...struggled with things like buttons and zips...doc diagnosed shortage of B 5vitamins. Injection plus oral meds sorted it. I think we don't always absorb vitamins as well as we might plus B is water soluble. Another thing to watch out...

I asked the same question a few weeks ago when my Metformin was reduced. My numbers went up with no change of diet. People here advised that I wait and watch. Things seem to be settling back now. Hopefully you will have a similar experience.

Well done. I was diagnosed in January. Numbers are now in the normal range on a low carb diet. Like another commentator I didn't try to lose weight..it just happened. I also agree the meter is the key along with a scale. I also look out for low carb/low GI recipe books in charity shops and the...

My HbA1C has come down to normal levels too on a LCHF diet. My doc keeps saying I have cured myself. I told her this is a dangerous thing to say. Its control/lifestyle change not cure.