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I am still experimenting with my meter with foods but find even the smallest amount of carbs will raise my BS but haven't actually worked out how many grams of carbs (if any) I can tolerate per meal. The nurse also said that going zero carbs in not good and that I must have some carbs a day (I...

Had my appointment today with the diabetic nurse and I asked a number of questions about diabetes with her, one was about possible 'reversal' (she emphasised not cure). She made it sound that not everyone can reverse it despite all good intentions ie weight loss, low carbing etc - is that...

That's interesting, thanks. Yes I was quite interested in the outcome of the study. I suppose I could try it out for myself and see what my next blood result tests will be. I am keen to get my trigs level down because I was found to have fatty liver in 2015 and of course am keen to get this...

Did anyone watch this the other week where they did the study on supplements for Omega 3? The results came out very well for the group taking the supplements. Does anyone on here take these? Also as a diabetic which are the best supplements to take as there are so many and could get...

I'm due to see the diabetic nurse on Monday as my Hba1c has risen although since my results two weeks ago I am really doing well with low carbing and can already see an improvement in my BS readings. I'm not sure though if I have some neuropathy which I will mention to the nurse on Monday...

I've found my way lol :-) what are the readings supposed to be for as near to non diabetic as possible? Should they be in the 5's before food and 6's after?

My kidney function is fine too. I will carry on with this way of eating and losing weight is also key to me as I have fatty liver too but am doing all the right things at the moment and excercising too (nothing too ambitious, just walking when I can and I have a treadmill at home) and let's...

I'm low carbing and can already see an improvement in my levels. My question is, how much protein can we safely eat per day approx.? I find I'm probably eating more protein but haven't actually made a note of how many grams per day. What do other low carbers do?

I will look into this thanks for suggesting it. I really thought Almased was OK as it's quite well advertised as being diabetic friendly. I have taken on board the suggestions here to just eat real food and I seem to be finding it OK and seem to be losing weight too so will carry on and see...

I'm really glad I posted my question on here otherwise I would have continued to have the meal replacement drinks but you all made me think to ditch these and have real food. I had a no carb lunch today and was 6.8 before eating and 6.8 2HPM so no rise or worse still spike! :-)

Morning All My FBS this morning was a 7.4 which was how it was before (7.8 at diagnosis 7 years ago) so although this figure may still seem high for some of you, it does seem that this is my 'base line' for now while I continue with my weight loss (my best was 6.8 I think). I will try and not...

Thanks All. I've had slightly better readings tonight, 6.8 before meal and 7.8 after. I had some salad with peppered mackerel. Will see what my FBG will be in the morning. I CAN and WILL do this.

Just tested before lunch and BS seems to have stuck so 8.9 and just eaten some tinned smoked mussels and will test 2HPM. I think I will lay off the Almased and see what happens but something has happened that have caused this rise in BS levels. I hope by the time I see the nurse at the end of...

I didn't have any breakfast this morning apart from x3 brazil nuts which I have every morning and tested a few mins ago 2 hours later and it is down to 8.8 but still high for me. I will test again before lunch and see then.

Optifast was used in the Newcastle Diet experiment but I don't know what the nutritional information is on that without having a look.

Thanks for pointing this out although I thought Almased was one of the best ones out there for diabetics.

I will have a look at the website as it should say on there as I am not near my Almased at the moment but I thought it was the best diabetic friendly shake out there, all the others have high sugar content in them ie Slimfast being one of them.

I thought that Almased was the best meal replacement drink for diabetics as it's well advertised for being diabetic friendly and all the other shakes have high sugar content but will have another look at the nutritional information on it and I may take it along to the diabetic nurse to show her.

I don't understand what is going on! - my FBG this morning was 9.8!! I've never had this high a reading. I posted last week to say that my A1C has risen to 7.1% so I will need to see the diabetic nurse at the end of the month. My evening meal last night was a roast lamb dinner with one small...

Thank you all. I will try and brush my disappointment aside and carry on with my diet. I'm due to see the diabetic nurse on the 27th and will tell her I want to continue to do what I'm doing with my diet and refuse any further medication for the time being and see how things go by the time I...