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    Type 2 HBa1C test - and the HbA1c Units Converter – DCCT to IFCC

    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...
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    Help Swede/Turnip

    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 But do not quote me on it.
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    Low Carb Egg Free Vegetarian ?

    Thanks for this I will look in to this ! I want to expand my diet ! John
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    LOW CARB SUCCESS STORIES

    Myabe a 1 week fast ?
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    Latest HBa1c test up from 36 to 38 Wondering about an extended fast to really lower my insulin...

    Latest HBa1c test up from 36 to 38 Wondering about an extended fast to really lower my insulin resististrance. Comments welcome.
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    LOW CARB SUCCESS STORIES

    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 ?
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    Low Carb Egg Free Vegetarian ?

    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.
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    LOW CARB SUCCESS STORIES

    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...
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    Low Carb Egg Free Vegetarian ?

    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...
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    Low Carb Egg Free Vegetarian ?

    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...
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    Type 2 Newbie T2 overwhelmed by diet change

    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...
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    Type 2 Newbie T2 overwhelmed by diet change

    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...
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    Type 2 needing insulin

    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...