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That’s amazing, you should be extremely proud of yourself, I am for you..well done you. [emoji847]

I was diagnosed in October 2018 and like many others, nurse just said take tablets and was given a leaflet that didn’t tell me anything really.I did nothing to start with for the first 6 months,probably a bit of denial, then in April 2019 I think it was, was when I started the lose it app, it’s...

Ok, so everyone has been really kind helping me with the stopping smoking. I did mention I had lost weight and people on here do weigh in fridays, thought it would be good to do a how it’s going, what you are doing to help you lose weight, give people tips on what helps, or exercise regime. If...

You will do whatever it is you want to do when you are ready, you will have full support of us all [emoji847] it’s never easy to change a lifestyle you have become accustomed too, always get support and words of encouragement, it really helps a lot.

I shall do the routine change definitely, I feel loads better reading your kind words, it really does show what a difference it can make to someone. I don’t want to smell like an ashtray, I will be honest, I love smoking but it’s been a 25yr habit so it’s bound to be tough, but I do love my...

Thanks guys it means a lot to hear your kind words and tips[emoji173]️ I really want to do this and I’m so determined yet so weak and always fail. I will keep you posted how I get on.. I can do this (I hope) thank you again x

Hi guys, so on my journey getting diagnosed with diabetes in October in 2018, I started with changes of needing to lose weight and getting my sugars in check. I have gone from 17stone 7lb to 10stone 11lb, my sugars are in check and I will be coming off metformin in may. The only struggle I...

I’m a binge drinker, I dont drink for years, then one night if I meet my friends..I can do a litre bottle of vodka. I don’t drink beer or lager so I can’t comment about those as I don’t know the effects they would have on blood sugar. Vodka however, lowers my blood sugar, I only take metformin...

That is my favourite quote I use, love it [emoji4]

You know, after reading these comments, all I’m going to say to tam is you need to calm down. All I’m seeing is you pushing something that you are only partly in control of, if you want to do it then go ahead and do it. Yes share your thoughts and feelings, it would be boring if we was all the...

Fasting blood sugar 4.8 Breakfast Cadbury’s highlights with double cream, after 2 hours 5.8 Fage 0% fat, 4 squares 90% Lindt dark chocolate with 13 raspberries 2 hours after 5.9 Dinner yellow bell pepper stuffed with bacon grill, onions and cheese.. 2 hours after 6.2 Walking 9 miles Fast...

Beer is full of carbs, I don’t know what’s recommended as in how many, I would test and see how it is affecting your sugars. I only drink vodka and it lowers my sugars so I don’t test no more, testing is the only thing I can suggest. [emoji5]

I barely eat anything since going low carb, I have a low sugar low carb hot chocolate in a morning for breakfast, dinner fage 0%fat yogurt with raspberries and 90% dark chocolate, and tea is usually something simple like peppers stuffed with sausage onion and cheese. I then fast for 16 hours...

That’s great news. You should be proud [emoji5][emoji5][emoji5]

If you want to try alternatives, there is a website called seriously low carb, I buy the bread rolls and keeps me happy when I’m craving a sandwich, if chocolate is a craving I also go with 90% lindt as someone else said on here. Small steps, try not to feel too overwhelmed, you have just had a...

Thanks for your info guys, amazing stuff, I will check out the links and signature. I’m doing the 16 hour fast and eat in the 8 hour window. Fasting from 3pm till 7am the next day. I was just unsure with blood sugars mainly if it’s possible but sounds like it’s a good thing for us. Wow [emoji5]...

your blood sugars will go extremely low taking both so be aware. They can be taken together, as I did take both as advised by my doctor, but it is best to check with your doctor to know for certain.

Hi guys, hope everyone is safe and well, I’m trying to lose my last bit of weight, I was 17stone 7lb I’m now 11stone 3lb. I’ve been hovering at these numbers and want to reach my goal of 11stone. I downloaded an app called Fastic, it’s a fasting app, I’ve never heard of fasting and today is my...

Hi, I was on jardiance for a while and it does lower your blood sugar quite rapidly. When I first started taking it I was shakey and felt quite ill, after a week it stopped. Always take your medicine with food unless it states on an empty stomach. If you low carb always keep a sweet in your...

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