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I haven't tried it- haven't seen it in Australia. I have a few low carb options and find them a lot more palatable now than 2 years ago. I no longer expect the same taste as the carbs I miss so more acceptance of what they are like. I'm glad you've found something you like!

Well I admire you being able to recognise an issue and take steps. That is a really hard thing to do in the moment. I hope the sugar withdrawals go quickly. Virtual hug!

I agree with everyone- it is disappointing that they don't serve low carb options- what about a couple of boiled eggs for example- easy to prepare in advance and can be eaten cold. That is my current plan if I have another planned hospital stay. I would seriously try not to eat breakfast with...

Hello and welcome, Before giving any suggestions we really need more information about your medications- we don't want to cause more problems while trying to help:) So the answer for me is that by reducing my carbs I was able to lower my levels- BUT I wasn't on any medication other than...

Our bodies are very complex. I, at the moment, do use artificial sweeteners. It is what has helped me go low carb. Some really really impact my levels others not. I am currently looking at reducing/stopping their use. I'm not quite there yet but 2 years ago I would have confidently predicted...

Hello and welcome. I am sorry you've had such a rough start and on your birthday. As @TriciaWs said- most type 2s have to fund their own meter and strips. I really encourage you to get some strips and start testing before and after meals. This is the only way to work out how the food you ate is...

I agree with previous posters that you may not be catching your spike. So many things can effect it. If I have something more carbs than usual- which I haven't for a long while I used to test every 30 mins to work out when the spike was. Yes I know I'm a bit (okay a lot) obsessive but it was a...

Hello and welcome I really recommend that you get a meter. We all vary in how our body responds to carbs- no one size fits all. So just given figures is not the complete answer. As your starting point is quite low is it possible that the amounts you have b been given will do the trick but a...

Hello and welcome. Well done on the weight loss- very impressive, It's also good that the low carb is leading to lower KGs. You must be feeling good to see your efforts being rewarded with such great results!

I can sympathise with a lot of what has been said. My taste buds missed the memo on changing after almost 2 years very low carb. I do still find eating out challenging. I think I even posted on a thread last week where someone had posted a menu and asked for some suggestions. When I looked at...

@woollygal I'm glad you have found something that is helping you drink more and definitely think the salt will have helped- I think it really stuck in my doctors craw to recommend I have more salt. @Beating-My-Betes _ what advantages does your suggestion have over what the op has actually...

I always have an interest in vegan keto. My daughter is vegan and given the genetics is likely to develop diabetes at some stage. Want to make it as easy as possible for her. Would love her to go low carb now to reduce the risk but as she has a lot on her plate particularly mentally know that...

Hello and welome, A couple of questions if you don't mind. What was your HbA1c? Have you been prescribed any medication? A little about me- I'm a lot older than you and overweight. When I was diagnosed I was devastated. The advice from my doctor was to reduce portion size (? assumptions ) and...

That sounds good- I can absolutely give up alcohol but also artificial sweeteners and coffee with cream at the same time sounded challenging. Still need to get myself organised so won't be for at least a week- done the shopping for this week. So I will let you know when I start- it's firmed...

So I am still at the thinking stage about this- definitely interested and bought a good by Jen Urwin also recommended by @Goonergal . Just a quick question about the P:E diet- and yes I know I could look it up but not today so if you don't get a chance to respond that's okay. How does coffee...

Hi @Yaz12342 Welcome to the forum. It is disappointing to have an increase when you are not expecting one. I'm sorry. That said it is right that testing won't necessarily show you all your peaks and the HbA1c is a 3 month average. So hopefully the next one will show a decrease. What type...

Hi @May14 Just wondering how you are travelling. I will put my hand up to say I found it very difficult reducing my carbs. I made the decision to go very low carbs as I really love them. As a carboholic and an all or nothing person combined I find it easier to go very low carb than medium low...

Hello and welcome. I'd like to echo previous posters. I certainly found two different phenomena. First the false hypos and second keto flu. I was a carb addict from way back. My body was not thrilled with the sudden absence of carbs. Your levels seem fine. As a type 2 on only metformin you...

I would also probably stick to steak. I have gone very low carb so I would find the menu a bit challenging to be honest. One of the many things I like about this site is the ability of others to see options where I don't. So a great idea to post the menu. I personally after hearing others would...