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I've started week 2 today. I felt sick, with some retching, for the first 5 days. I'm expecting it to be a bit better this week (certainly hope so with Christmas and all!) Good luck with your decision!

Hi all. I've tried returning to a ketotic diet after a break but the 'flu was crippling this time. If I opt for a low carb, not ketotic, diet of about 50g per day will I also need to watch my calorie intake? Thanks for any ideas!

Now that it has been shown that 25% of deaths from COVID19 have diabetes as the underlying condition perhaps we shall be moved to the shielded group. Diabetes is associated with more deaths than, say, lung diseases for example.

Presumably during the fast medication would still be taken. What about those that rely on food for absorption or to minimise side-effects (e.g. ibuprofen)? It is best to consult a doctor if on other medication as a fast might interfere with treatment of unrelated disorders.

That sounds disgusting!

When I still worked as a doctor I gave placebos a couple of times for pain (before finding out it was unethical!) Worked like a charm.

The thing that helped me was IQ omega 3 or 6. I know all omega 3/6 capsules are not identical so others might not work, or perhaps be better. One of my patients noticed the same thing. Worth trying?

Could there be something wrong with the libre??? Seems unlikely but might be worth considering, perhaps? You could double check the results with a finger prick test. Otherwise, no ideas I'm afraid. Your DM nurse is probably the next port of call.

Plain spirits contain little or no carbs unlike beer or cider or 'fancy' spirits like Drambuie (which I'm sure is sweetened). Wine is somewhere inbetween. Hope that helps explain some of what you are experiencing - probably not much!

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You are so welcome! I think the being exhausted is a great motivator. Whilst for many people the threat of what might happen 'down the line' works a treat I'm not sure it works for all people (I've had both cataracts done and I'm only 54 - still can't believe I might lose my sight or a leg). But...

oooh I so know what you are going through! It took me a few years I think. It can be a process rather than a sudden thing and you may need some time for the belief to crystallise. Don't worry about not instantly changing. By asking here you are at least not in complete denial. I would start by...

Gargling a soluble painkiller will help. Sucking on an ice cube too. Pharmacies used to sell Tyrozets (?) which contain anaesthetic and probably very little sugar if any. Worth asking. Get well soon!

Hello Brunneria! Great to 'hear' you. I hope you are keeping well x

Cauliflower is great - but soup is a bit windy....!

Haha!

Thank you all for your suggestions and support. The hugs too! It all helps and has spurred me to rethink my plans and go back to my cookery books anew. Thank you! xx

These sound delicious and quick - just what I need! Thank you.

Hi all. I've been on a ketogenic diet for pretty well 2-3 years. Overall I lost about 5 or 6 stones and brought my Hba1c down to completely normal levels. But at, and since, Christmas I have flipped. I am gaining weight, getting diabetic symptoms again and feeling desperate. Each time I try to...

I agree! It helped me with those same symptoms and breathlessness.