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Is anyone else using Acarbose to try to help them stabilise their blood sugars? Do people with RH get test strips etc on the NHS?

Can you tell me what are the normal ranges for blood glucose for those without diabetes? I am constantly over 6 in the morning and always seem to be over 6 before a meal? But I have been told I could be RH not diabetic? I am trying Acarbose to help stabilise things but if anything I feel worse...

I've been putting off having it for the first time as I wondered how I might react. I am really not on top of my blood sugars still and can't bear the thought that it could make them worse. I hope you and anyone else affected soon feel well.

I have coconut pancakes , loads of recipes online, I make batches, freeze them and heat them in the microwave and spread with peanut butter works for me or a latte using an egg, takes seconds to prepare. www.dietdoctor.com/recipes/keto-hot-chocolate

Thanks Lamont I've been following the diet for 3 months now it worked at first but not lately. I will have a look and see what I can find.

I've had a phone call from my consultant to say that my lab results have confirmed RA!! So relieved to finally have a diagnosis after years of wandering about in the dark. When I explained I had been on a LCHF diet since June and was experiencing so much difficulty in staying balanced he...

Just back from the hospital and the OGTT. Went to 8.7 after 2 hours 3.8 after 4 hours down to 3.1 by the end of the 5 hours. Felt rubbish, had a headache and was sweating during the last hour or so but glad it's done now. Returned home to clinic letter with these results from 2 weeks ago...

Thanks Lamont I wondered if it was RH after all? Anyway as you say I'll keep testing to take the results in next appt and still eat low carb because it might still help and I'm getting to quite like the energy and life style change!!! I just had a call from St Thomas' this afternoon and am...

My next appointment to get blood results etc isn't until Feb!!

I have been low carb for a few months now and on the whole was a lot better, including losing 11lbs in weight, so am really pleased I tried it, but lately I seemed to have gone backwards, waking in the night more and sweating, particularly about 15 mins and every 15 mins or so after that, after...

I'm not sure if there is a better place to share this but I discovered two new things in the supermarket lately which have I have added to my diet and feel quite exited by!! Koko have started making an unsweetened coconut drink, I has been finding their original and light versions too sweet...

Thank you for your thoughts. I don't take statins. Just seen my GP (as I have been coming off pregabalin, feeling fine !!) she thinks it may be adjusting to the lack of carbs. But mentioned the importance of stretches & fluids too. Going to start by concentrating on upping fluids, although I...

Also two nights ago I had the most odd feeling in my feet, twice through the night it woke me, they felt heavy and painful, not tingling , it is a bit difficult to describe, but I felt odd too when I woke up, my heart was racing but I don't think I was sweating as I used to. Is this related in...

Does anyone else get this eating LCHF? I'm still waking with severe cramp in my legs most nights. Do I just need to keep increasing my salt intake or am I missing something else? I take a good quality multi vitamin and iodine and vitamin D already.

No not really, it was the sweating that was the problem.

Does anyone have any experience of a good Endocrinologist in the SE London area please? I have finally received my appointment letter and can choose from a number of different hospitals including Kings and St Thomas as well as those more local. I can travel and am wondering if a London based...

Thank you for everyone's help. I thought I'd share that I have taken on board a lot of the advice offered and am getting to grips with this new lifestyle. In the past three weeks I have lost 6lbs and had more energy than before. For the past few nights I have not woken up sweating, even in...

Only thing I wonder is how many eggs I should have a day?

Thanks @Brunneria. I found this recipe somewhere! I egg 1/2 tsp Vanilla essence 1tbsp coconut oil I dsp instant coffee Boiling water (just less than mug) Then just blend it with a hand blender and it's really satisfying. You can alter the quantities to suit tastes, I like stronger coffee. I am...

Hi, Any suggestions or do I need to be patient? Absolutely no bread, rice, potato passes my lips now. I'm still waking sweating about every 2 hours. I'm eating egg lattes and lo carb meals, nuts etc loads of above ground veg and not as hungry all the time, energy levels are good too. I think...