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    Type 2 Need some alternative recommendations for sugary cravings please

    If you can bake, the internet is full of sugar free cookie alternatives. You just have to beware that they’re not what they say! Shortbread made with ground almonds tastes fine but can never be shortbread. Your first step is to get a sweetener you like. I use Erythritol and xylitol as they both...
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    Beat chocolate for diabetes?

    Montezuma 100% is definitely an acquired taste! I’ve always preferred dark chocolate but this is a step too far for me. However, Montezuma make quite a lot of different chocolate bars with more than 70% cocoa and various interesting flavours, and we’re lucky enough to have a Montezuma shop in...
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    Easy food when travelling - sandwiches and wraps?

    This is a huge problem. If I’m travelling from home I take a box of salad or a sandwich made with LiveLife bread which doesn’t spike my blood glucose levels. This weekend we’re off for a group trip with friends of my husband. The only places we’re stopping for lunch are all museums or heritage...
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    Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

    Hello everyone. 5.6 this morning but shot up to 7.6 4hrs later after 2hrs strenuous housework and only water to drink. Exercise is the worst thing for raising my BG levels. Does anyone else have the same problem?
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    Addicted to sugar

    I’m absolutely with you. I really miss buns, cakes, biscuits, pastries, etc. I make almond flour cakes, pastry and cookies and use erythritol or xylitol instead of sugar. I found Stevia horrible and sucralose gives me diarrhoea. This hasn’t stopped the cravings but it’s something to reach for...