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Who's low carb is best? ...sounds interesting! Perhaps a new thread to start :wink:

Hi Kevvy, You should be able to get them to at least test your T levels! Its not an odd test to be requested... but maybe ask for it to be checked for other reasons... just an idea. I've not been around this forum very long but I would think that the general view is that the NHS guidelines...

In relation to your question, its more a case of 'why are those who are Vitamin D deficient more likely to be T2D' As has been said in the posts above, vitamin D deficiency is now of epidemic proportions. With Vitamin D being more of a hormone than a vitamin it has receptors in all sorts of...

In your case I'd say there is no issue with lowering starchy carbohydrates during pregnancy and lactation so long as you don't attempt to lose weight during pregnancy. Simply make sure you are eating a varied diet containing nutrient dense high protein/fat foods with plenty of veg. Because...

I personally think you'll struggle to get a HCP to listen to you on the testosterone front unless you have clinically low T levels... which is a shame. How old are you? I definately think you should try the lowered carb approach, the majority of people get relatively quick improvements in BG...

Ian, I've just been over to the Diabetes UK facebook too! I posted a link to the Radio 4 program and asked what people thought.. more just to try and generate a bit of discussion than anything. 'we give the best advice' sounds about right! Too many corporate ties? I think you need to get...

What do other forum members think to the idea that it is HOW people get fat that also plays a part in whether or not they are more likely to get T2D? Obviously along with the obvious genetic pre-dispositions that might exist also.

Are you Type 1 or Type 2? When you say low carb, how low carb are you thinking? Keto low or just 'low'? :) p.s. can someone tell me how I subscribe to this thread? :?:

Wow, I found this forum after searching for a link to the Radio 4 program. Lots of clued up diabetics on here!! Have any/all of you thought about contacting/campaigning Diabetes UK to get their act together and stop giving bad advice?