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Has anyone else found that taking Lansoprazole has raised their blood sugar levels? My OH, who had severe reflux, was prescribed Omeprazole initially, but this was changed to Lansoprazole due to possible contraindications with another drug he is taking. Since his diagnosis of reflex and being...

I'm looking for some suggestions for snacks to have, following overnight hypos, that would keep his bs stable until morning. My OH is currently losing weight and adjusting his fixed insulin doses as his weight is reducing, but we often have nights where his Libre 2 alarm goes off in the early...

My OH is 71 and has multiple health conditions. It's been a slow progress but he has gradually been able to get his BG lowered. We managed to reduce the spike caused by porridge by doing a couple of things. 1. Switching to oat bran porridge (oat bran has 46g carbs per 100g, rolled oats 66g...

I don't know if I'm very knowledgeable, but my OH started using the Libre 2 a couple of months ago, so I'll make some suggestions. The phone app does seem to receive the data overnight. We found that the low glucose alarms always go off if his bloods go too low. The overnight data does not...

I think I am now able to post the link to one of the papers I was looking at. https://drc.bmj.com/content/5/1/e000440 We have both been following the veg 1st, carbs last protocol for 2 weeks now. Interestly, although I am not T2D (as far as I know), I have lost 4lbs in the last 2 weeks.

My OH has not been able to give up his morning porridge but has been able to stabilise his BG numbers by eating mushrooms and an egg fried in olive oil before his oat bran porridge(25g). It seems the order he eats his food makes a big difference. Mushrooms 1st, egg 2nd and porridge 3rd. If he...

Thank you all for your responses and suggestions. I have found that small tweaks make a difference and every little helps. Pre cooking the potatoes and the porridge and chilling them overnight reduces the insulin response but wasn't enough to level out the spike. Yes, it will be a slow process...

He's been told by his DN to keep between 6 and 9. Having previously been eating a fairly high carb diet, his current intake is low for him although not "low carb". I have never managed to persuade him to go low carb. Having a stroke which affected his judgement and decision making i don't think...

Hi, I am new here. Hopefully, I can post and keep to the guidelines. I am not diabetic but my OH is. He was diagnosed in 2016 and until last August I didn't get involved unless he asked for my opinion. Due to detiorating health he wanted me to come along to his appointments. He started using...

What is your name? Flora - How old are you? 60 - Are you male or female? Female - Which country are you from? Scotland - Which city/area do you live in? Glasgow - Are you religious? - Pick three words to describe your personality. Easygoing, strong, active - Do you have any pets? 2 cats -...

What is your name? Flora - How old are you? 60 - Are you male or female? Female - Which country are you from? Scotland - Which city/area do you live in? Western Isles - Are you religious? Spiritual - Pick three words to describe your personality. Loyal, caring, kind - Do you have any pets? 2...