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My mum is type 1, so I test on her machine occasionally. I don't know how to convince them that I won't fall off the wagon again. They'll just have to take my word for it. I wonder if she might suggest a fasting blood test or check my hba1c levels. Think it's hba1c? Be interesting to see the...

Hope you don't mind me asking, but why are you not allowed metformin anymore?

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A couple of years ago, i wanted to go back on metformin for my insulin resistance (due to pcos) and to lose weight. The GP had to refer me to the gynaecologist to OK it. My last prescription i got was in august last year. I want to go back on it, but the doctor wants to talk to me about my...

I think I read that low carb is about 50g - 100g a day. This book I've got has low gi meals in it. I know there's a lot of pros and cons with gi, so that's why I asked if the meals were considered too high carb. Everyone is different, so I may try this diet and see if it works for me or not.

Got a Joanna Hall book today and some of the recipes have 38g or 41g carbs per meal. Is this a lot or is it considered low carb?

Thanks all. I guess all I can do is try without metformin and see how it goes. I mean, if you're eating low carb, then surely your insulin resistance should lessen, because your not getting the sharp rise and fall with your sugar levels, and your body will produce less insulin, meaning it won't...

I have IR and pcos, and was prescribed metformin to help with weight loss. My question is, is it easy to lose weight by just going low carb and not taking metformin? Just wondered if it's something I could do without medication?

See it has a lot of sugar in (the strawberry one) but it's high protein. Any insight?

Can someone explain how you work out the percentage of carbs a food has and how to calculate total percent of carbs eaten in a day? I guess there's probably apps which do all this, but I don't want to have to pay a lot for an app. Can anyone advise maybe a good app which will do all this or just...

Just read on this site...https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/15-reasons-not-losing-weight-on-a-low-carb-diet#section7.... that dairy products have high levels of protein and can raise insulin levels. I have IR and I lost weight a few years ago, one of the things I did was cut out cheese as it's...

That is inspirational. When I first started eating low carb bread, I lost a few pounds. I've since put it back on, but I really think sorting out my diet will help

I'm in an at risk group for diabetes... I have pcos and reactive hypoglycemia. I'm also overweight. Today, I think I might have the start of gout, as I woke up in a lot of pain in my big toe. Just waiting for a docs appointment. I read that gout is a warning sign that you're not living a...

Can someone tell me how to work it out please? Thankyou

apologies if this has already been discussed, but i'd like to know what i can use in place of potatoes? I have not fully gone low carb yet, and I am a fussy eater. A typical meal for me right now is oven chips or boiled potatoes, sliced chicken, half a tin of spaghetti hoops and some veg. If...

I've been trying to find what the range is for insulin resistance but can only find info for all diabetes types. I have pcos and I'm sure my insulin resistance is getting worse. I had a low sugar of 3.6 the other day. I hadn't eaten for about 4 or 5 hours. I had a high sugar about an hour and a...

Just seen on home bargains Facebook page that they're selling a new protein ice cream. A box of 4 little tubs for 99p. Think they're 8g carb per tub. It's by a company called wahey...I think! In case anyone wants to look it up!

Just wondered if too much insulin can make you feel too hot? I have insulin resistance and find that after eating breakfast, I tend to get too hot if I'm doing housework or walk the dog. I am overweight, so I guess that could also be a cause. Tonight I had some chocolate and it's now just over...

Think I've been reading food labels wrong. On another thread I had mentioned Warburtons protein bread and someone said they wouldn't have it because too many carbs. Per slice it's either 9 or 11g. But it's a lot more per 100g. So, which should I be looking at?

Is normal mature Cheddar ok as part of a low carb diet? Or does it have to be low fat cheese? Also I like cheese slices but I'm guessing that's a no no because they're so processed.