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Thanks for the replies guys, I didnt know if it would be a good thing or not, I am going to try cutting down on the testing for a few weeks to see if it makes any difference. I can always go back if I find its not working. Thanks again for the advice :) Mark

Hello folks, Although its been a wee while since I last posted on this forum, I am constantly on and reading posts. I just wanted to as a quick - ish question. I have manages to reduce my Hba1c from 62 to 42 since diagnosis with low carbing. I still test before meals and 2 hours post meal and...

Has anyone seen this guy called 'the one pot chef' on youtube, I came across this the other day which are supposed to be gluten free brownies. They may be adapted for low carb but I am not cleaver enough to figure it out. Take a look and see what you think...

Well done to all of the success stories so far, it feels good when you get good news/results like these. I got my results on 16th October the first test since diagnosis. So far I have gone from an Hba1c of 62 back in July to 42 last week. I have gone from 186 lbs down to 158 lbs as of last...

Brilliant news very well done indeed. Mark

Thanks again folks. Celebrating with a nice mug of Foglifter filter coffee :) Mark

Hi Paul, I was not overly strict with low carbs but tried to keep it below 50-60g I cut out bread and potato, pasta and sugar. The biggest help to me was testing before and after every meal in the beginning. It was extremely helpful to see what my body could safely tolerate. Keeping track of...

Thanks folks, I still have a way to go but I am getting there :) Mark

Success nourishes Hope. I just found out my HbA1c test results back today and it was 42, down from 62 back in July 2013. Since initial diagnosis in July I have; - Reduced my HbA1c from 62 down to 42. - Gone from 186lbs down to 158.8 (as of this morning). - lost 2 inches off my waist. It has...

I am one of those that have to be very careful with bread, at first i couldn't touch it, even the burgen bread spiked me. I found another product from a healthfood website that stocks low carb foods. Avidlite.co.uk I now buy low carb pitta bread and wraps that are an acceptable substitute. I...

Firstly can I say I am very sorry for your loss and can understand what you are going through. Your human,most of us have or will at some point go through periods of grief and mourning and stress that throws us off the path we walk. There's no point in beating yourself up about it because its an...

Andy I just have to say that's one hell of a good result! Nice recovery, well controlled and scored a well earned goal. Keep up the awesome work. :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: 8) Mark

Excellent progress so far, I get my HbA1c on Wednesday after my diagnosis in July, crossing fingers and other things that I can stay off medication and continue the current diet. Very good news indeed. :) Mark

Thanks Hale yes I wear mine all the time too going to will check the plastic ones out with the optician on Monday, then 2 days later its my second Hb1Ac :P Mark

Hello folks I do a lot of reading to help me relax and I have had reading glasses for a long while now. I seam to have developed red marks on the bridge of my nose and the last few days it has been extremely sore to the point where even after a few minutes I have to take off my glasses. They...

There are a few low carb wraps and tortillas I use from Avidlite http://www.avidlite.co.uk/acatalog/BREAD-p1.html. My favorite so far are the 'mama lupes' they are low carb, and are just the right size. Hope this helps. Mark

Hi Suzzey I have only been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes for a couple of months and I have been using the SD Codefree blood glucose meter for most of that time now and it has proved a very valuable tool to find out which foods I cannot eat.I record the results with a smartphone app called 'On...

Good luck Pez I hope you make good progress :) Mark

Hello folks My HbA1c has been booked for 16th October which will be the 3 month anniversary of my diagnosis. I weighed 186 lbs back then and was in terrible shape. Lowering my in the first month, I am now on a low-ish carb diet (50g per day) and as of today I weigh 163.8 lbs which means I have...

For some it is very difficult to find the time, those who have to care for a family member 24/7, you don't get time off unless you can find a sitter, even during the night you don't sleep well in case your needed. So to say that you can always find the time is not true in all cases. Mark