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How do you manage your BG levels with those cereals they would spike me especially the coco pops which I used to love.

3 eggs scrambled with grated Cheddar cheese mixed in and a knob of butter, a Dr Kark emmental and pumpkin seed crispbread to go with it, 2hours later BG =6.2 and I feel full.

I,m type 2 diet/exercise controlled am find I keep to about 100 gms carb per day with a max of 130 and so far this is fine for me.I try to eat slow release carbs with the odd treat.

My Dr,s Surgery wont entertain giving me a meter or test strips,So I have to buy them , no choice at present.

2131 Tom, I,m new to this also, thats a big drop you had for a walk well done,I,m trying to make sense of it all too,What are cams ?There,s so much knowledge on this forum and I want to tap in to it. I find a period of walking or cycling can drop my BG levels 2mmol,I,m low carbing as well which...

Thats better now we are talking about it, am I right in thinking that moderate exercise is preferable to extreme bursts,ie pulse rate about 110 bpm for 20 -30 mins,to burn blood glucose but not trip into survival mode ?

Thats Great news, I,ve been low carbing for 5 weeks now and have settled into it , I find I have loads of energy,and my foot sore has cleared up,it,s early days but I don,t feel as hungry as I used to and have seen my BG levels come down as well.So far so good and I,ve lost a few kilos too so...

Thats Great news, I,ve been low carbing for 5 weeks now and have settled into it , I find I have loads of energy,and my foot sore has cleared up,it,s early days but I don,t feel as hungry as I used to and have seen my BG levels come down as well.So far so good and I,ve lost a few kilos too so...

This appears to be in the Too hard to handle bracket ! Is there any one with any knowledge to share please .

Didnt think about the vat just bought 100 and was pleased.

Can anyone enlighten me as to how liver function affects blood glucose,by that I mean at what level does the liver release glucose into your blood,if you dont eat for a prolonged time , or if you exercise hard,does that induce a glucose release. Is there a low level trigger ie BG falls below 4...

thats great, just remember Murphy was an optimist !

thankyou Diadeb, yes I would use the meat juices, I agree butter is great I,ve just stir fried Leeks and garlic with it , Awsome !

I,m Type 2 diet controlled and have to buy test strips, I had a real result in Tesco Pharmacy today, £15.30 for 50, thats £13 less than Boots.

Thanks I,ll have a good look at these in the supermarket,could you use an alternative flour to thicken ?

Please excuse my ignorance Little Wolf but what is Trini ?

thank you for the replies, I,ll check out Lidl/ Aldi as I have no asian shops near me. ....Dave

Has anyone a recipe for a low carb gravy for roast pork or chicken please. thanks Dave.

Thanks Chris I,ll take a look at Holland and Barrets,......Dave

Hi Sandysan, I think I,m at the same stage as you I joined on 3/9/13 and am type 2 diet controlled,I have found that avoiding a late night snack containing carbs seems to help my wake up reading. I,m trying a low carb diet which is giving me great results so far and am seeing my readings drop. I...