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Hi all, I was diagnosed T2 a year ago. I went immediately onto LCHF and my numbers dropped to non diabetic levels within a couple of months. I joined the gym (and actually went!) taking classes 3 times a week. I was flying and feeling fabulous. Then I wasn’t. About three months ago I just...

I hear you. Thank you for your advice and for taking the time. I do appreciate it. [emoji1316]

Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. It has really helped me to a) not worry so much and b) not feel alone. Thanks for the link as well. I’ll have a look at that with interest. [emoji178]

Thank you! I guess overthinking can be another symptom that comes with living with diabetes! It’s good to hear from others from time to time. Just for some reassurance as well as good advice. [emoji178]

Thanks. Dinners can be: cold chicken thigh with lettuce and avocado salad. No dressing. Or zoodles bolognaise with cheese. Salmon burgers with broccoli and mayo. Everything is homemade. No packets or jars. Pre prandial finger pricks range from 4.5-5.2 and then post prandial can be up to 7. If...

Haha! Thank goodness for your edit. [emoji16] Yes, stress can be a problem for me too, and lack of sleep. But I’m focusing on food right now and wondered what spikes people think are acceptable or safe. Or conversely how high a change is too high.

Thanks Mike. In your experience, what are those factors?

Thanks Rachox. How do you manage only a rise of 1? I’m lchf, trying to manage with no medication and still rise 2 or 3 with dinner. Do you eat just meat and salads? [emoji16] I made a keto courgette cake and that had no effect so am overjoyed. What else do people eat to rise only by 1?

How may points do your meter readings jump after dinner? Is 2 or 3 ok? What’s the maximum it can rise each time before you’re getting into troubled areas such as retinopathy, etc?

We cook them all at once in boiling water, just the same as spaghetti, takes 3-5 mins depending on how much crunch you enjoy.