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  1. Bodewhin
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    Keto the best way forward?

    Keto literally just means eating low enough carbs that your body goes into ketosis. Whichever way you start - you will probably make adjustments...
    Post by: Bodewhin, Aug 7, 2020 in forum: Greetings and Introductions
  2. Bodewhin
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    Help to understand what’s going on?

    Glad you are getting some answers (though not what you hoped for). You have been doing really well at managing things so far so I have no doubt...
    Post by: Bodewhin, Jul 28, 2020 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  3. Bodewhin
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    Help to understand what’s going on?

    I think you know the answer already - more investigations from your GP. You need to ask them to do the T1 tests just to check there. Are you...
    Post by: Bodewhin, Jul 25, 2020 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  4. Bodewhin
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    My head is spinning. First real post.

    Welcome to the club :) The best usual advice to a new T2DM is to eat to your meter. It is just one change rather than too many all at once, it...
    Post by: Bodewhin, Jul 23, 2020 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
  5. Bodewhin
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    Best time to take

    I take it right after or sometimes during a meal - otherwise it can make me feel queasy.
    Post by: Bodewhin, Jul 22, 2020 in forum: Metformin/Biguanides
  6. Bodewhin
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    Not sure whether I'm angry or not!

    The good news is that you have improved your health a great deal and also that you are here now. There is a lot of support on this forum for...
    Post by: Bodewhin, Jul 15, 2020 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  7. Bodewhin
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    Just salad

    I don’t eat bread. I have phases where I make fathead dough pizza but usually don’t bother with the effort. I can’t have a little of Carby...
    Post by: Bodewhin, Jul 13, 2020 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  8. Bodewhin
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    Looking for some advise

    I am so glad you are getting some help! Well done you for going to A&E as you obviously needed to. Keep safe and don’t worry if the insulin...
    Post by: Bodewhin, Jul 7, 2020 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  9. Bodewhin
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    Which snacks are people eating between meals?

    I have a square of 85% dark chocolate, sometimes with some almond butter on top if I want a sweet snack. I also try and distract the craving with...
    Post by: Bodewhin, Jul 7, 2020 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  10. Bodewhin
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    Looking for some advise

    Hi Karl - this must be so frustrating for you. Do you have the name of the diabetes consultant? You should be able to contact them/the...
    Post by: Bodewhin, Jul 7, 2020 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  11. Bodewhin
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    New diagnosis as type 2 Hba1c test 104 and in shock

    I was speaking specifically of cold brew infusion bags. Some are plastic and some are more eco friendly.
    Post by: Bodewhin, Jul 4, 2020 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
  12. Bodewhin
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    Understanding the numbers

    Salt and vinegar pork scratchings are a nice crunchy low carb substitute.
    Post by: Bodewhin, Jul 4, 2020 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
  13. Bodewhin
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    Newly Diagnosed - Metformin?

    The metformin could be behind your lack of appetite/nausea. The exhaustion is more likely to be the high blood sugar/newly lowered blood sugar or...
    Post by: Bodewhin, Jul 3, 2020 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
  14. Bodewhin
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    Type2 confirmed yesterday

    I think our bodies like to stay where they are - so your liver was probably desperately trying to keep your sugar levels at the same levels you...
    Post by: Bodewhin, Jul 3, 2020 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
  15. Bodewhin
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    Getting dizzy

    Sorry - might be lost in translation :) I live in the Uk but not from here originally so sometimes I talk funny. Oxo as in stock cubes? yes that...
    Post by: Bodewhin, Jun 26, 2020 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
  16. Bodewhin
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    Getting dizzy

    Definitely check your blood pressure - especially when you feel dizzy or light headed. Also check it when you don't feel that way so that you...
    Post by: Bodewhin, Jun 26, 2020 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
  17. Bodewhin
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    New diagnosis as type 2 Hba1c test 104 and in shock

    There are some cold brew tea/tea-free infusions at the supermarkets now. I have struggled to find ones that don't use plastic brew bags - I think...
    Post by: Bodewhin, Jun 24, 2020 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
  18. Bodewhin
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    My GPS advice!

    If the meters aren't accurate then why would Type 1s use them to dose insulin? What a dolt. I don't think I could have even explained things as...
    Post by: Bodewhin, Jun 23, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  19. Bodewhin
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    Metformin increase

    Hi Amycav, could you ask your GP if you can go back to the 500mg twice a day for another week, then add just one more tablet for another week,...
    Post by: Bodewhin, Jun 17, 2020 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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