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If I socially isolate, I won’t want to go back to work again

Having lowered my HB1AC considerably and got to non diabetic levels, I’m very happy but is this how it’s going to be from now on diet and lifestyle. My social life has been non existent since diagnosis I miss a few beers on a night out followed by a takeaway after, I’m not into whisky or wine...

Top food for diabetics but is there any difference free range, organic, economy price. I get Sainsburys Basic £1.25 for 15 I get through 30 a week.

Sausages are more expensive so I might switch to more bacon to keep my wallet happier

Seems to be a favourite on Keto, but which is better smoked or unsmoked and how many rashers a day or week are people eating. I have 3 extra thick rashers with eggs twice a week instead of sausages on the other days.

Hi just wondering how much exercise you are doing, as that will help lower Cholesterol so you can stay on Keto

39 have had metformin cut from 2000mg to 500mg a day, and Doctor said he’s happy to pass my medical to drive HGV vehicles as I was worried about driving when I was diagnosed, so I’m very happy

Testing 2 hours after eating, I have always done so after finishing my meal but I just heard that you should test 2 hours after the first bite.. Which is correct ?..

Test 2 hours after first bite... I’ve always been testing 2 hours after I’ve cleared my plate will try after first bite now though

I’ve been using Avocado oil for all my cooking needs, however it is expensive. I was going to try Rapeseed oil, but nutritionalist Sarah Flower in her book Eating to beat type2 diabetes said it was forbidden.... just shows sometimes you don’t know who to believe

Stopped using Sunflower oil, heard bad things about it currently using avocado oil. Olive oil has been touted but apparently when it reaches a certain temperature it releases toxic chemicals so no good for frying but ok for dressing salads

I’ve decided when my my HB1AC reaches non diabetic levels I will treat myself to my favourite ice cream. Next blood test due 30th January

Really miss this stuff, used to be twice a week not had one since September. How often without undoing all the good work or is it simply out of bounds

I suppose check with a well used Lancet then try again with a new one, if not much difference then carry on re using Lancets

Shame I miss every morning, better than...

This is how I used to feel, I’ve decided not to obsess over HBA1C, just carry on low carbing and exercising. I’m losing weight and am certain I will reach non diabetic levels sooner rather than later However congratulations on the progress you have made

Not painful just don’t go as often and not daily sometimes

Sometimes going every other day, apples were great but out of bounds now what foods on keto would help... I think too much protein meat eggs bacon sausage is the cause, I’ve heard that broccoli helps, but what else any advice please

I feel great lost 4 inches off my waist line, some people have always got something negative to say...

Is it safe to stay on Keto forever my HbA1c was 110 and eight weeks later I got it down to 58. People have said that eating too much bacon sausage and saturated fat will lead to me reversing my diabetes but ending up with heart disease, when I’ve got down to non diabetic levels should I ditch Keto?