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    What have you eaten today?

    Evening all. It’s been quiet in here lately. Today turned into an OMAD day. Lunch was air fried lamb ribs coated in lemon pepper. Delicious....
    Post by: Goonergal, Mar 4, 2021 at 5:52 PM in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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    Introduce Yourself: Answer Some Personal Questions

    @Bash_ looks like this may have posted in the wrong place as it’s not related to anything on this thread. Would you like it moved to the place you...
    Post by: Goonergal, Mar 4, 2021 at 6:51 AM in forum: Greetings and Introductions
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    Low Carb Diet, newly diagnised

    Its very different using exogenous insulin as a type 1 than for a typical type 2 who is over producing insulin and not using it effectively....
    Post by: Goonergal, Mar 4, 2021 at 6:43 AM in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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    Expected diagnosis of T2 today, decided to be proactive and get involved with a community

    On the meter front, while you’ve applied for a free meter, the testing strips are the biggest expense over time, so I’d suggest getting one which...
    Post by: Goonergal, Mar 4, 2021 at 6:34 AM in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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    Vegetarian and low carbs

    Hi @lobsang and welcome One of our members - @nutribolt - recently put together a very handy guide to vegetarian low-carb eating:...
    Post by: Goonergal, Mar 4, 2021 at 6:03 AM in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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    Exactly how bad is bad (HbA1c)

    In many ways I think those of us who don’t get diagnosed until numbers are much higher (mine was 108) have an easier time mentally knowing that...
    Post by: Goonergal, Mar 4, 2021 at 5:57 AM in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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    So upset- Weight

    In addition to the links that HSSS provided, this is what @mo53 was referring to:...
    Post by: Goonergal, Mar 4, 2021 at 5:50 AM in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    I have proteinuria, am I eating too much protein?

    I can’t make a personal recommendation, but there are a couple of places you could start looking: Dietdoctor.com maintains a list of doctors...
    Post by: Goonergal, Mar 4, 2021 at 5:47 AM in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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    Libre 2 Sensor free trial

    I doubt it a they’re already giving the sensor free. No harm in asking though!
    Post by: Goonergal, Mar 3, 2021 at 7:14 PM in forum: Blood Glucose Monitoring
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    Libre 1 - hit blood - more accurate?

    I had a couple recently that full on bled through the hole in the middle and dripped down my arm immediately after application. They were no more...
    Post by: Goonergal, Mar 3, 2021 at 7:12 PM in forum: Blood Glucose Monitoring
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    Libre 2 Sensor free trial

    You need a Libre 2 reader. If you have the original reader and ordered that from Abbott they will send a Libre 2 reader free of charge. That’s...
    Post by: Goonergal, Mar 3, 2021 at 5:49 PM in forum: Blood Glucose Monitoring
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    Ordering Libre online from Abbott web site - issues?

    Yes, some time ago. I called them and found that I needed to place a new order. It was some kind of glitch in their process.
    Post by: Goonergal, Mar 3, 2021 at 5:45 PM in forum: Blood Glucose Monitoring
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    Cake Recipes

    This is a good one, using the option which is all almond flour rather than a mix of almond and ‘normal’ flour. Just replace the sugar with a...
    Post by: Goonergal, Mar 3, 2021 at 5:29 PM in forum: Food, Nutrition and Recipes
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    What have you eaten today?

    Evening all. Feeling the odd one out. One mug of tea and a large glass of iced water does it for me in the morning, and in the summer I can skip...
    Post by: Goonergal, Mar 3, 2021 at 5:22 PM in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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    So upset- Weight

    Hi @Luvly Strikes me that you might benefit from the low carb program and it’s structured approach to reducing carbs. You can find details here:...
    Post by: Goonergal, Mar 3, 2021 at 12:32 PM in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    Opinions please

    Thanks @lucylocket61 I’d just come back to say I’d found it! Tried to upload the PDF but it’s too large. That’s here:...
    Post by: Goonergal, Mar 3, 2021 at 12:09 PM in forum: Ask A Question
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    Opinions please

    Do you have a link to the original study please, @porl69 Difficult to form a sensible opinion from an article that begins with an...
    Post by: Goonergal, Mar 3, 2021 at 11:59 AM in forum: Ask A Question
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    AM headache

    Ah. If you’ve drastically cut carbs in the last week, you could be experiencing ‘keto flu’. Make sure you’re getting enough electrolytes and...
    Post by: Goonergal, Mar 3, 2021 at 9:08 AM in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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    Big Drop in HBA1C - What now?

    They’re based on the government’s standard ‘eatwell’ food guide (or their equivalent in other countries). There is a growing community of...
    Post by: Goonergal, Mar 3, 2021 at 9:06 AM in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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    Bit confused...

    As others have said, it’s likely dawn phenomenon. Reading your post I wondered exactly when you’re testing. Is it immediately before and then 2...
    Post by: Goonergal, Mar 3, 2021 at 6:05 AM in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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