I was diagnosed with diabetes last week. I had a finger prick test in hospital reading 16 mmol/l. I then had a fasting blood test giving 14 mmol/l. For the past 8 days I have followed a very low carb diet of around 100g of carbs per day, and virtually no sugars at all.
My BG is now 7-12, but I have found that even a slice of whole meal toast will make it jump by 3-4 points.
Will continued low carb diet bring my BG down to a target level of 4-6?
I'm eating loads of eggs 4 to 6 a day to fill the gaps left by the carbs. My cholesterol is a bit high too, and I'm wondering if I should focus on the BG or try to find a way of addressing the BG and the cholesterol at the same time.
Any comments or advice would be appreciated.
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My BG is now 7-12, but I have found that even a slice of whole meal toast will make it jump by 3-4 points.
Will continued low carb diet bring my BG down to a target level of 4-6?
I'm eating loads of eggs 4 to 6 a day to fill the gaps left by the carbs. My cholesterol is a bit high too, and I'm wondering if I should focus on the BG or try to find a way of addressing the BG and the cholesterol at the same time.
Any comments or advice would be appreciated.
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