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Take a reading just before eating a meal, and repeat 2 hours after finishing. If the second reading is less than 2 mmol higher than the first, and preferably lower than 7.8 mmol, then his system handled what he ate ok. If the reading is higher by more than 2 mmol, then there were too many carbs...

I survived for ages taking my son to rugby matches with. Hard Boiled eggs, cold bacon rashers or cold sausage. Cheese sticks wrapped in cold meats. All dipped in masses of real mayonnaise. For a change of flavour mix a teaspoon of Sauce, mustard or curry powder into the mayo. Another favourite...

No eating pattern is wrong, as long as it works for YOU, it may not work for me, but hey I've got my own personal pattern, which many others might frown at. BUT at this moment in time it's working for me. The figure after a meal that is most important is 2 hours. If your 8.9 was earlier than...

You have to realise many on here would poo poo that daily recommendation. It's not the sugar consumed that is the primary problem, all carbs are processed by the digestive system into Glucose. So the sugar that causes the problems (although consumed sugar is a problem), is produced from...

My inflammatory markers have been raised for about 8 years now, mine is caused by a raised white cell count, in comparison to red cells. Every year when tested i would get the fishing phone call from doctors, obviously asking questions related to Leukaemia. It took a Locum to actually look back...

because 48 is Borderline, and there is a small allowable inaccuracy anyway the second test is necessary for diagnosis. Due to the inaccuracy your 48 may actually be slightly too high or too low. As could happen with the second test. One month is not enough time between the tests, it should be 3...

Blood Glucose monitoring is to most on here ESSENTIAL. it is the only way you can weed out the foods YOUR body struggles to handle. Random testing is meaningless, test around meals. Just before first bite, and 2 hours after finishing. Provided the rise from start to finish is no more than 2...

If you speak to a pharmacist, they will explain, but my own understanding is Metformin is an accumulative drug and doesn't work at short notice so to speak, you are merely topping up the amount that is in your system. The Pharmacist will have the answer. They are the ones to speak to. Edited...

I was prescribed 1 Metformin a day, regular was a no no with me, slow release no problem. Due to having Peripheral Artery disease, my doctor advised staying with that 1 Metformin just for the effects on the circulatory system. Within the last year prescribed low dose Dapaglaflozin, again not for...

I've been type 2 now for nearly 5 years, thankfully having joined this forum, and seeing low carb as such a game changer, and having previously experienced Keto. I had a flying start, hence within 3 months back in non diabetic numbers, and touch wood still there, although i don't eat Keto now, i...

I would say looking at that, it's a classic example, and very normal. with prolonged good control, your body will adjust to realise that you don't need to reach as high a level. You could try experimenting with eating a small amount of protein, just a mouthful, which may stop it, but don't worry...

When i first encountered Keto purely as a means to lose weight, this was prior to any type 2 diagnosis. I followed a very strict 20 g a day, logged every food and drink on Myfitnesspal, this is how i came to drop milk in my coffee, it was a shock how many carbs i consumed that way. I had a very...

Any food or recipe you enjoy, try googling it but add "Keto". You'll get masses of hits, try some out, you may find many you like, or can slightly modify to suit your own tastes.

Welcome to the forum, this one of probably the only sites worldwide, where asking a question DOESN'T result in member complaints, they've nearly all been asked before, but each and every one is treated with respect. So never be afraid to ask, the only way to learn is for others who've been there...

It's been reported that Metformin has been found still visible in the human body 13 days after ceasing taking.

It's a vitamin supplement, i highly doubt any affect will be noticeable, (except to your wallet) any effect will most likely be placebo.

Unless a problem crops up, which is relatively rare, it simply doesn't matter. Undiagnosed it is Diverticulosis, (but how would anyone know), diagnosed without any current issue it is Diverticular disease, and if it flares up, it is Diverticulitis. To my mind the official advice flies in the...

Apparently about 50% of over 50 s have Diverticula, but unless a problem arises, or they are diagnosed by accident via ct scans and mri s for other issues, then most are blissfully unaware.

I suffer from Diverticular disease, the official recommendation is to increase fibre to aid this. But the very definition of Diverticular disease, is having Diverticula, pockets of weakened stretched bowel. Bulking up the stools is the last thing i want to happen, as this is increasing the...

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