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Hi There, I had a recent HBa1c test and was shocked to find that my blood sugar levels had gone up to 45. The last time I was tested was pre lockdown and it was 38 back in Oct 2019. I put the figure into the HbA1c Units Converter- DCCT to IFCC and was surprised to read that it said my blood...

Iam not sure about that. I have been told that roasting sweet potatoe increases the sugar, while steaming them reduces it ! So maybe its a simular mechanim. But do not quote me on it.

Thanks for this I will look in to this ! I want to expand my diet ! John

Myabe a 1 week fast ?

My latest Hba1c is up 2 points to 38. I am so not happy about this. I am thinking of going on an extended fast under medical supervision. Has anyone else done this and what were the results ?

My latest HBa1c test is in . It is up from 36 to 38. I am so not happy about it. I need to double down on my diet and fasting.

I was diagnosed with T2 diabetes back in October 2017. I believe I had been undiagnosed for years. My Hba1c. test was 65. I had constant memory lapses, brain fog, a thumb infection that would not go away after 2 lots of antibiotics. I thought I had dementia. I was also about 17 1/2 stone. I...

I have just experimented with my diet. I made pastry using chick pea flour, olive oil and water. I filled it with spinach, fried onions, fetta and tomatoes. I have never made pastry with chick pea flour before and am hoping that it will not raise my blood sugar too much ! Does any one else use...

My latest Hba1c results in November 2019 were down from 39 to 36 which is really good. I am going to have another test this month. I was lax with my eating habits over Christmas so I am a bit nervous about the result. Thanks for all the ideas as well. I am planning to do better with my diet and...

Fruit can really boost your blood sugar levels. Wheat Bread can be very boosting of insulin levels and can hurt you. So I don't agree with that. Are Keto diets really dangerous ? I am not sure about that. Re diets and children, the NHS still recommend Low Calorie low fat, and those are really...

I am on a low carb vegetarian diet. I have substituted celeriac and squash for potatoes. Also I would echo the warning about NHS dietitians. I got criticised by my one for not eating enough carbs. She also tried to tell to to reduce my fat intake, However I ignored this advice and my HBa1c...

Have you tried low carb diet and fasting ? From what i have learned insulin makes things worse for T2 diabetes and prevents weight loss. Low carb and fasting - Lower insulin levels - lower insulin resistance and greater fat burning capacity. I was 17/12 stone and I am now down to 14 stone 4...

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