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I have his low GI diet cookbook. The recipes are very simple so it’s easy to prepare for midweek meals. I swap out the carb content of his recipes. He’s brought the new book out and yes, he’s changed his tune. Yes, he’s jumped on the bandwagon! If you’re interested to learn about autophagy...

I have a freestyle libre and have travelled many times without any problem at all. I put my insulin and any needles in the clear plastic bag and travel with a copy of my prescription. I have NEVER had a problem. If I’m frisked I explain what it is but they never question it. The scanners...

I spend around 4 months of the year in Spain. I have a travel pouch for insulin which you can buy online. There are a few to chose from. You should travel with a copy of your prescription, which your diabetic nurse can give you. Maybe speak with your nurse or doc to tell them what you’re...

Aw come on.... we all deserve a little dunk!

Yes sure, a typical day would be chia breakfast - full fat organic coconut milk with chia seeds, collagen powder, cinnamon, ginger and mixed nuts and seeds soaked overnight, then combined with full fat Greek yoghurt or extra thick cream and a small amount of blueberries or a quarter of an apple...

I was 8stone and now nearly 10. I would be happy at 9 stone.

I have been referred to two endocrinologists. Whilst they both say I’m not a typical T2, neither was prepared to say I was anything other than a T2. I had gestational diabetes with my first child, but not my second. They simply say I’m unlucky. In some ways I would like to identify as a...

Hi there, I had similar issues. Diabetes came with a vengeance! May I suggest a fasting INSULIN test. Not fasting glucose. This will determine how much insulin you’re producing. For me it was next to zero and therefore anything I was trying and any meds they gave me were NOT EVER going to...

Thank you so much, I will.

Thank you for your reply. I think you’re right, I shall discuss the weight gain with my surgery. I do shy away from discussing anything at all these days as I’ve been so frustrated with their views, however, needs must [emoji853]

Thank you for your reply. Yes, I did have bloods and hormones done a few months back and all apparently normal. I’m an unusual case!

Thank you for your reply. I really don’t understand endo/exogenous at all. I will take a look, thanks

Hi everyone, I’m on basal/bolus regime. I’ve been strict LCHF for 4.5 years therefore very rarely have to inject with meals so only take the basal insulin (6 units am and 6 Units pm). Since starting insulin I have gained a lot of weight. Does anyone know which basal insulin is best for...

I have read that green bananas (very unripe) offer good choice for resistant starch. Very unpleasant to eat on their own! Also expensive because if you buy a bunch they start to ripen quickly. I may look into things again. Maybe freezing them when green, then making a smoothie in nutribullet...

I knew it, I knew it, I knew it.... yay!

I agree. The best way is to have a fasting insulin test. It’s not done on the NHS (which is crazy and would save some much time and heartache). It’s a simple test. I got mine done in Spain for about 30 euros. You will be able to find a private clinic offering this test but you will have to...

I have chia seed pudding. I mix a tin of full fat coconut milk with 3 heaped dessert spoons of chia seeds, dessert spoon of cinnamon, dessert spoon of ginger, 3 scoops collagen powder and a big handful of mixed seeds. Mix well and leave in fridge overnight. This is good for 3 breakfasts. I...

Exactly the same for me ☹️ Completely untreated gestational diabetes with first pregnancy and now diabetic. I manage mine with nighttime insulin and a keto diet. Has anyone visited the diabetes.org.uk website? Just staggering!

Thank goodness.... finally!