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Unfortunately I cannot tolerate psyllium husk as it causes extreme intestinal transit. Same with Chia seeds. I do include full fat Greek yoghurt and crepe fraiche and Benecol probiotic drinks (original 2g sugar) but I take your point. I will double check to make sure what my fat intake is as...

Hello. I am hoping for help to solve a conundrum I find myself in. Up until Christmas 2017 my fasting BS readings in the morning were between 4.5-5.2 on average and I could predict fairly well through the day how it would behave. Since mid February 2018 I find that my fasting BS is now 6-7.2...

I too will never be cured. I can get away with the odd high carb meal or treat, but only if I exercise (cycling is the best). I have also gone from the red to green zone. It’s taken 4 years but I now have a good HBA1C and good weight loss, although my cholesterol is giving concern but I...

I cook my meals with the pasta and freeze it in meal sized portions then defrost and reheat on the stove as required. Works really well and my BG stays stable. I have used this method for a number of years now very successfully. I don't reheat rice because I am on immune suppressants and have...

I find that roughly 2 litres a day is good for me. Any less than 1.5 litres I show signs of dehydration. Headaches is the main and worst symptom followed by peeing more frequently and my bg starts to fluctuate and doesn't seem to relate to what I'm eating. The first time it happened I was...

Thank you. It's the saturated fats you've cut out. I will try it and see how I go. I use a lot of olive oil and avocados so hopefully my BG will remain in the low 40's.

Hello Connie104, I find this thread really interesting as I am struggling with my cholesterol. It rose from 5.2 in January to 7 this time while following the LCHF. I am now looking for ways to reduce it. I have been given another 3months to try and get it lowered before I am put back on...

I see the Dietition associated with the transplant clinic fairly regularly. She is very knowledgable and proactive. I acknowledge her original input as the impetus for the eventual success of following the LCHF lifestyle. She has been very supportive and taken interest in broadening her own...

I really like facebook as I have family all over the world and it allows me to be part of their lives and them part of mine. However for my health issues this forum is the best. I like the attitude and the support here. The people on this forum are honest, forthright, helpful and the forum...

I have found this article particularly interesting. I am definitely having trouble with my memory over the past few years, starting before I was diagnosed (type2). At the moment I am not sure if this is caused by the diabetes or statins or both. I have managed to get my hospital nurse...

Hugs and hope you fell better soon. When I was seriously depressed some years ago I found one thing I could do that helped was breathing exercises. When I was stressed and would count the breath in for 5, hold for 5, let out for 5 and wait for 5. I knew my stress levels because some days I...

Modern accepted dietary methods proposed by professionals hardly ever work for anyone let alone diabetes patients. Yes there is an epidemic coming and in part it is due to poor diet and lack of information. But there are other causes for diabetes that are getting entirely lost behind all the...

I use gluten free pasta from Waitrose. In the 'free from' isle.

Yes we do seem to be doing the same things even down to the exercise. Please let me know how you get on with your blood sugar now that you are off the steroids. My blood sugar has behaved remarkably well on the very few days when I have forgotten to take my tablets. So hopefully yours will...

I do have the odd latte, probably 2 per week. It's very difficult to put all I eat is one post. I eat two slices of cheddar cheese with my breakfast every morning so I should be ok, but it is a good point. :).

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I have been on the low carb and high fat way of life mentioned a lot in this forum and can only lose weight very very slowly. I have cut out all major carbs with the exception of pasta. For this I use gluten free pasta which does not spike my blood sugar as much as standard pasta. I also...

Thanks. :). My most recent tests have greatly improved which is a relief. My Triglicerides are down to 1.7 in a total of 5.6. They were 3 in the previous test. It would appear that my concerns were unfounded.

Not fasting makes sense. I would not have thought about it had you not mentioned it here. My surgery has recently told me that I do not need to fast so I will fast for my next one though and see what happens. Also I had never heard of butter coffee so looked it up. It seems very interesting...

I meant to reply earlier but can't find my most recent cholesterol stats. All I can remember is that my triglycerides have gone from 1 to 3 which according to some of the medical journals suddenly puts me in the group that can develop heart disease. This is worrying. Also I have been treated...