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  1. Higaomo
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    Just Diagnosed Pre Diabetic, What Now?

    I just want to echo all of the above, I was diagnosed with an HbA1c of 94 but reduced it to 34 in 3 months and have put my diabetes into remission...
    Post by: Higaomo, Jun 28, 2022 at 7:07 AM in forum: Prediabetes
  2. Higaomo
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    Type 2 weight loss journey?

    It sounds like I’m where you were 4 years ago (I weighed 14st 8lb last summer, now 9st 12lb), which gives me huge encouragement that I can...
    Post by: Higaomo, May 19, 2022 in forum: Weight Loss and Dieting
  3. Higaomo
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    Low carb potatoes

    Yes, my understanding is the same. I decided it’s easier just to buy a few baby potatoes occasionally than trying to grow some and getting too...
    Post by: Higaomo, May 19, 2022 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
  4. Higaomo
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    HbA1c 94 to 34 in 3 months

    Thank you :) I’m grateful for the help I’ve been given here on the forum, and if my experience helps anyone else, I’d be happy to have been able...
    Post by: Higaomo, May 18, 2022 in forum: Success Stories and Testimonials
  5. Higaomo
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    HbA1c 94 to 34 in 3 months

    Thank you :)
    Post by: Higaomo, May 18, 2022 in forum: Success Stories and Testimonials
  6. Higaomo
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    HbA1c 94 to 34 in 3 months

    I have another update. Since the last blood result I stopped the Metformin completely and, as well as my 1 slice of toast first thing every...
    Post by: Higaomo, May 18, 2022 in forum: Success Stories and Testimonials
  7. Higaomo
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    Seed crackers M&S

    I can highly recommend this recipe https://www.dietdoctor.com/recipes/low-carb-sesame-crispbread (although I don’t put in the PHP or water) I’ve...
    Post by: Higaomo, May 10, 2022 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
  8. Higaomo
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    Fruit. Thoughts please..

    My DN told me to limit fruit - berries are best, but absolutely no bananas or grapes under any circumstances I find these visual guides useful...
    Post by: Higaomo, Apr 24, 2022 in forum: Ask A Question
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    Low carb potatoes

    Wilko have Vivaldi seed potatoes, am wondering if it’s worth giving them a try, but according to Sainsbury’s website, Vivaldi and Jersey Royals...
    Post by: Higaomo, Apr 7, 2022 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
  10. Higaomo
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    HbA1c 94 to 34 in 3 months

    Oh dear, I’m sorry you’ve not had support from your nurse, but well done on getting your HbA1c down to 47!
    Post by: Higaomo, Mar 18, 2022 in forum: Success Stories and Testimonials
  11. Higaomo
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    HbA1c 94 to 34 in 3 months

    Thank you :) Yes, I am lucky (and grateful)
    Post by: Higaomo, Mar 18, 2022 in forum: Success Stories and Testimonials
  12. Higaomo
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    HbA1c 94 to 34 in 3 months

    Thanks :) Fingers crossed it’ll stay that way after the next blood test!
    Post by: Higaomo, Mar 18, 2022 in forum: Success Stories and Testimonials
  13. Higaomo
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    HbA1c 94 to 34 in 3 months

    I have an update... After my January blood test the nurse halved my Metformin dose, from 1000mg twice a day to 500mg twice a day, and for the...
    Post by: Higaomo, Mar 17, 2022 in forum: Success Stories and Testimonials
  14. Higaomo
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    What is your go to favourite treat

    After going very low carb ‘cold turkey’ strictly for 3 months, I am very happy that I no longer get sweet cravings :)
    Post by: Higaomo, Jan 30, 2022 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  15. Higaomo
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    First Blood Test Results 3months after being diagnosed

    I went along the shelf in the supermarket looking at the back of every bread wrapper at the carbs per slice figure and picked the lowest one. It’s...
    Post by: Higaomo, Jan 25, 2022 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
  16. Higaomo
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    HbA1c 94 to 34 in 3 months

    I’m doing my best I became a grandparent in December and being as healthy as possible for my granddaughter is a massive incentive
    Post by: Higaomo, Jan 25, 2022 in forum: Success Stories and Testimonials
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    First Blood Test Results 3months after being diagnosed

    Congratulations! Very well done! My recent 3 month retest gave a result of 34 (from 94 at diagnosis in Oct 21), so it certainly is possible to...
    Post by: Higaomo, Jan 23, 2022 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
  18. Higaomo
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    HbA1c 94 to 34 in 3 months

    Thanks Yes, now I’m starting to experiment with reintroducing small amounts of starchy food back into my diet (I’d imagine it’ll mainly be in the...
    Post by: Higaomo, Jan 23, 2022 in forum: Success Stories and Testimonials
  19. Higaomo
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    HbA1c 94 to 34 in 3 months

    Thanks :) What is “the ND”, please? The day I was diagnosed I immediately cut out as much carb from my diet as possible - the only carbs I have...
    Post by: Higaomo, Jan 23, 2022 in forum: Success Stories and Testimonials
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    HbA1c 94 to 34 in 3 months

    Thanks :)
    Post by: Higaomo, Jan 22, 2022 in forum: Success Stories and Testimonials
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