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  1. TeddyTottie
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    running out of energy whilst doing exercise

    Why not look into a keto diet? Once you have adapted into ketosis you have a whole body-full of fat for your metabolism to munch on - even very...
    Post by: TeddyTottie, Feb 22, 2021 at 10:59 PM in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  2. TeddyTottie
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    Newly diagnosed..

    You don’t say what form your armpit lumps take, but if they are painful and like boils or abscesses it may be hidradenitis, which is usually...
    Post by: TeddyTottie, Feb 20, 2021 in forum: Greetings and Introductions
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    New here

    Yep, extend the fasting period, it’s so good for reducing your insulin resistance. Every time you eat your body makes insulin, and T2s already...
    Post by: TeddyTottie, Feb 20, 2021 in forum: Ask A Question
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    Woke up middle of the night hungry and a sickly feeling

    Metformin (the ordinary kind) made my constantly nauseous and I woke up in the night more than once to throw up. I only occasionally suffered the...
    Post by: TeddyTottie, Feb 15, 2021 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  5. TeddyTottie
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    To poop or not to poop

    I just use a teaspoon of psyllium powder in water, I believe it’s the same stuff as fybogel only without the branding and whatever else they put...
    Post by: TeddyTottie, Feb 14, 2021 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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    Low carb sweet/chocolate recommendations.

    I like Montezuma’s Absolute Black, comes in a range of flavours and is 7-8g carbs per 100g. They have just released mini-eggs with peanut...
    Post by: TeddyTottie, Feb 14, 2021 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
  7. TeddyTottie
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    I need help with this, a bit frightened..

    I wouldn’t worry about the lack of input from a doctor if you are a typical type 2, unless you have specific health concerns. Many of us here in...
    Post by: TeddyTottie, Feb 12, 2021 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  8. TeddyTottie
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    Diagnosed officially today. On metformin

    LOL how about the giant turkey leg instead? Otherwise yeah, low carb and higher fat is the way to go. No more sugar. But you will stop craving...
    Post by: TeddyTottie, Feb 12, 2021 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  9. TeddyTottie
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    Ingredients for cooking

    I think tomatoes might be one of those very personal foodstuffs - I find they don’t affect my BG, either when eaten raw or tinned for sauces, and...
    Post by: TeddyTottie, Feb 10, 2021 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    Abstenuary February, anyone?

    I meant to say, I had a really tough week at work last week and trotted round the supermarket in search of edible treats on Friday. I found...
    Post by: TeddyTottie, Feb 9, 2021 in forum: Weight Loss and Dieting
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    Abstenuary February, anyone?

    Did you use green peas? I always use dried yellow split peas in pea n ham soup, they are the same as dhal, I think. Or just try red lentils...
    Post by: TeddyTottie, Feb 9, 2021 in forum: Weight Loss and Dieting
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    Abstenuary February, anyone?

    Yay managed to get out for a brisk walk just now. Snow blowing about but not sticking, quite pleasant really when you have a nice warm house...
    Post by: TeddyTottie, Feb 8, 2021 in forum: Weight Loss and Dieting
  13. TeddyTottie
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    Which one has maximum impact to blood sugar

    Yep yep yep - what everyone says. LCHF has been a complete life-changer for me and resolved not only my BG but also made a whole heap of minor...
    Post by: TeddyTottie, Feb 8, 2021 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    Newbie - confused?!?

    Keto is just a shorthand for eating sufficiently low carbs that your body automatically goes into nutritional ketosis, whereby it uses fat for...
    Post by: TeddyTottie, Feb 7, 2021 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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    Breakfasts for type 2 diabetics

    Chaffles, sweet or plain, or home-made keto scones. I’m not a huge fan of eggs, although I am coming round to them in moderation, but I do love a...
    Post by: TeddyTottie, Feb 7, 2021 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    Toast substitute

    I quite like a plain chaffle with toppings. Jam and marmalade are out for me, but those waffle-dimples hold a lot of peanut butter... Or equally...
    Post by: TeddyTottie, Feb 6, 2021 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    Abstenuary February, anyone?

    This is so true. I was also thinking that there are so many of us here who have achieved excellent management of our condition, and to the casual...
    Post by: TeddyTottie, Feb 6, 2021 in forum: Weight Loss and Dieting
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    Meal replacement thoughts on this product

    This is nearly 16g carbs per 100g, that’s quite a lot, something to consider. However it is unclear if this includes the indigestible sugar...
    Post by: TeddyTottie, Feb 5, 2021 in forum: Food, Nutrition and Recipes
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    Abstenuary February, anyone?

    Yay went for a brisk walk at lunchtime and wore my ‘barefoot’ (completely flat, thin soles, mega-wide, light and comfy) hobbit shoes. They don’t...
    Post by: TeddyTottie, Feb 3, 2021 in forum: Weight Loss and Dieting
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    If you want roast potatoes or chips...

    Yep I’m one for swede and courgette ‘chips’ too. Swede cooks in 10 mins if you zap it in the microwave for a few mins first. Courgette cooks in...
    Post by: TeddyTottie, Feb 3, 2021 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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