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Googlegoss, don't be surprised if your periods don't stop at once. I seem to remember that I had a couple of bleeds at least after the Mirena was fitted, and then a few months almost continuous slight spotting before everything ceased. I think everyone reacts differently to begin with, but like...

Whatever works for you, Mongoose39uk. We are all different! Personally I enjoy eating low-carb, and exercise is unfortunately not an option for me - I can't do enough, even simple walking, to have much affect on my BGs. :D Viv 8)

How long have you been low-carbing? Some people get what is called "Atkins flu" which includes headaches. It doesn't last long; persevere, and drink plenty of water - at least 2 litres a day. I fill a 2-litre jug every morning and drink some every time I pass; it's usually empty by bed-time. If...

Re: Type 2's : What was your fasting blood glucose in a morn 5.4 at 07:30. For some reason I'm in the 5s first thing at the moment, though I usually manage mid 4s or a bit lower by mid afternoon. It's a beautiful day here today, despite a -2C start, and I'm just going to stagger to the post...

I agree with Grace completely - too few people seem to know about the perimenopause. I'd probably have been saved 15 years of he**ish heavy periods, plus drugs that put weight on me, if any one of a series of consultants had bothered to test my hormone levels in the first place! Instead they...

There are 2 hormones they can easily check for - simple blood test - to see whether or not you're through the menopause. If I remember rightly, these are "luteinising protein" and "follicle stimulating hormone" - can someone with better medical knowledge correct that for me if necessary, please...

I'm listening to The Food Programme on BBC Radio 4 - all about lard! and featuring Gary Taubes, among others. It's repeated tomorrow afternoon (Monday) if you've missed it today. Viv 8)

I had horrendous periods for about 15 years, which I now believe were caused by too much oestrogen from my fat. Eventually diagnosed as dysmenorrhoea, which translates as "you are having bad periods but we don't know why" :roll: Eventually I had the Mirena coil fitted - progesterone-loaded -...

Just to add my tuppence-worth - ABout 6 years ago now I was in a dreadful state - depressed, very low energy levels, dry skin, thinning hair, couldn't lose weight, and I'd had bad periods for years - almost every single thing that is on the hypothyroid symptoms list. But all my thyroid readings...

NICE guidelines for Type 2 diabetics: Blood glucose levels: 4 - 7 fasting/before meals less than 8.5, 2 hours after eating. Your high insulin readings would suggest you have insulin resistance, which can be related to/part of Type 2 diabetes - normal levels of insulin can't get the glucose...

Some people get on with them okay, some don't. I don't, and I won't take them. The list of possible side-effects I heard on the BBC this morning didn't include "are also suspected of causing Type 2 diabetes in some cases" - or similar :D I hope the media runs with this one - it's time it was...

I can't remember where it is, but I copied this down: Hope this helps! Viv 8)

Glad you can cope with a little potato, but don't go mad! I find that once is okay - try it every day and my BGs start creeping up! Just out of interest - try testing 1 hour after your meal and see what the reading is then. Cooked potato is supposed to hit the blood sugar very fast, and come...

Re: Type 2's : What was your fasting blood glucose in a morn Had a bad week for me - high 5s and even a 6.2! and I don't really know why, 'cos last night I finished off the spicy mince with lentils that gave me the 6.2, but got 5.2 this morning :?: :D . Viv 8)

I'm wondering if they're going to have to delay the election? Viv 8)

Hi Loulabelle If low-carbing feels right for you, then stick with it. It's usually good for your BGs, you BP, your cholesterol and your weight! The nurses have to promote the NHS' official guidelines, which is what your nurse is doing. Also, many HCPs seem to think that no-one can get proper...

Re: Comments on Low carb diet - a newbies guide Have you had a look at Viv's Modified Atkins Diet in the 'Sticky Thread' section? That's basically Atkins Induction Phase (take out the Ryvita/oatcakes/Allbran). When I did it first time round, eating only the allowed foods, I lost 15lbs in the...

Re: Comments on Low carb diet - a newbies guide I'd try going without alcohol. According to Atkins, the body can "run" on alcohol, and even a small amount will take you out of ketosis (fat-burning). Not only does alcohol have lots of calories, it has carbs too! except spirits. This is...

I have a recurrent condition called Blepharitis, which is a slight infection of the little sebaceous glands along the eyelids which help to keep your eyes moist. I can tell when it is coming on because I get dry-eye and my (gas-permeable) contact lenses get glued to my eyeballs and take a lot of...

How are you taking your Metformin? The usual way is to start with 1 x 500mg per day, and work gradually up, week by week, until you are on the appropriate dose - in my case, 1 x 500mg taken daily. It took me 3 weeks to get to that level, and I had side-effects but they soon settled. If you go...