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AFAIK the only way to validate the accuracy of a machine and its test strips is to use the control solution. I got a free Contour Next from their website back when I was diagnosed in December, but I haven’t used it as I found one with cheaper strips (and I self-fund). However I think I reached...

I have a glucoRx nexus too and it came with a bottle of test solution. If you still have yours, you could always give it a try and see if it comes out within the stated parameters on the strip tub (if you still have that...). FWIW, I think mine usually comes in around 7.5.

I dunno if all farmed salmon is equally as bad - I know I stopped buying anything from Norway as taste and texture were very poor compared to the fish from Scotland. Obviously this is just my subjective opinion, but the fact that my local supermarket (a chain renowned for sourcing cheaper food)...

The Dr. Oetker Sicilian Lemon extract tastes very pleasant in keto cookies, might be good in yoghurt too, and probably lower carb? https://www.oetker.co.uk/uk-en/our-products/home-baking/natural-extracts-flavours/sicilian-lemon-extract It does contain rapeseed oil as the carrier though, for...

I was thinking of this one, but keen to try the Tesco Finest, it’s easier to get for me! https://www.waitrose.com/ecom/products/kri-kri-my-authentic-greek-yogurt-10/549731-653496-653497

Disclosure : I adore GY. I am delighted by the new license afforded by lchf to stuff quantities of the 5% fat stuff down instead of the miserable 0% offering, and have been eyeing up the 10% fat version for a while. (This pleasure is deferred while I am still actively trying to lose weight!)...

Hi I’m very much a newbie too (diagnosed at the beginning of December) and my foray into LCHF gradually morphed into de facto keto, although that wasn’t my initial intention. I certainly found my appetite greatly affected in the first few weeks, and for a short while I was extremely fickle...

Hi Shaza, as a drug-managed diabetic you can get a form from the docs which exempts you from prescription fees - just get them to fill in their bit, complete the rest and post it off. :cat: You can also get generic fluconazole tablets, which I believe is the active ingredient in most thrush...

My favourite keto site, Headbangers Kitchen, has a recipe for keto BBQ ribs. Not tried it, mind...

Milk just doesn’t work for me either. I miss my weekend lattes. I still have the odd one but never in association with any other carbs. But lactose-free milk : I am distinctly confused by this. I have tried it but it had exactly the same spiking effect on my BG and tasted too sweet for my...

If you can tolerate a bit of easy baking, I have just discovered the delights of keto cookies. They are essentially almond flour, zero carb sweetener of choice, melted butter and a bit of vanilla extract, mixed together, squished out into 8 or 9 little patties and baked for around 10 mins...

Hi everyone - just a quick question. When should I be checking my morning fasting levels of BG? Should it be immediately I stumble out of bed, or a little later, post-shower, post-dressing and faffing about? Because it can make a big difference, I’m usually under 6 first thing but when I...

Hi everyone, I just wanted to document my experience with T2 so far, mostly for my own benefit. It maybe of interest to some but it’s a bit lengthy, feel free to skim or skip! At the beginning of Dec 2019 I developed extreme thirst and appallingly blurry vision virtually overnight - I...