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I like Michael Mosley's cardamom chicken recipe (or we do it with Quorn pieces for a veggie option). It includes peppers and creme fraiche, but I'm sure real cream would taste even better! You can find the recipe if you scroll down a long way in this article...

@HSSS, so sorry to read about your frustration (on your other thread). It's something I share, as despite eating low carb my last HbA1c was 41 (I know that may not sound too bad, but initially I had more success). Regarding the blood tests, I've been looking at this website...

Thanks so much for your reply. I had no idea hypothyroidism could raise one's HbA1c - interesting! My GP wants to retest my thyroid function in a few months' time, so I'll have a chat then. Funnily enough, my wonky thyroid was picked up after the birth of my second child, too. I'm just about...

Hi, thanks very much for your reply. It's just that I'm eating very low carb (no spuds, rice, pasta or normal bread) and previously this was keeping me in the 30s. Now I'm back at 41, which is almost prediabetes... Maybe I'm worrying a bit ahead of time, but with the thyroid antibodies too, I...

Hi, sorry to hear you're experiencing similar struggles. My latest HbA1c was 41 - same as a year ago when I was eating a normal diet! Last year I managed to get it down to 31 by eating low carb and running. But now, despite still eating low carb, it's up to 41 again. (Admittedly I run a little...

Hi all, Just a quick query regarding testing to diagnose LADA. I know people often mention GAD-A and c-peptide testing. Are both of these necessary, or would a positive GAD-A be pretty conclusive? I'm looking into private testing, but it's pretty pricey to get both tests. (As a bit of...

Hi all, I know this forum isn't for diagnosing, but would value a few opinions... Basically, I'm wondering if I might be in the early stages of LADA. I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes in October 2020, and was easily able to control it with diet and exercise. But after returning to a...

Hi @snametab, welcome to the forum! Firstly, I'm so impressed by all the research you've done and how proactive you've been in writing to all those people! I was borderline prediabetic (HbA1c of 41) several months after a gestational diabetes pregnancy. I'm also a normal to low BMI. Although...

Hi @Sammy99 , Well done for being up for overhauling your diet! It's a lot to get your head around at first, I know. Here are my go-to meals... Breakfast: - A slice of low-carb bread (Livlife is the only one I really tolerate) plus scrambled eggs and avocado, or - Full-fat Greek yoghurt with...

@Tannith Yes, private c-peptide tests are available in the UK, but at quite some expense and at a limited number of locations - you have to go in person for the blood draw, as far as I know. Give it a quick Google to see providers.

Ah thanks! I'll check that out (though I have an inkling it's for those who already have a T2 diagnosis). I have actually thought of asking for one for Christmas/birthday - that or a c-peptide test (@lucylocket61 ), haha. We sure know how to live ;) (Edited as I tagged the wrong person, sorry!)

He thinks I'm taking it a bit too seriously given that my worst HbA1c post gestational diabetes was 41 (borderline prediabetic in the UK, or at the lower end of prediabetes in the States). Also, his dad has been using insulin for T2D for 30 years with very few complications, and eats everything...

@Resurgam Oh, I do have a normal meter, which I use. Hubby just took on board the GP's frantic 'don't test!' mantra, which the rest of us fail to comprehend!

Thanks so much to everyone who replied - very much appreciated. I'd love to try a CGM, but the cost is prohibitive, especially as hubby isn't a fan of my testing. To add to the story, I continued to test 2 and 3 hours post-spud, and got 4.7 both times - so a slight rise, but not much at all. I...

Hi there, I just had a very odd thing happen at lunchtime. Usually I eat a LCHF diet. However, I'm currently recovering from a tummy bug, and the only thing I really fancied was a cheesy jacket potato. I haven't eaten potato in many months. So, I chose a small one (78g to be precise -...