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If a Type 2 is consistently below 8mmol/l as fasting BG, relax and keep it up. Rarely will diabetic complications set in all your life. Sent from my E6683 using DCUK Forum mobile app

Please book an appointment with your diabetic team for comprehensive experts advice before you embark on the adventure. Sent from my E6683 using DCUK Forum mobile app

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Most cruciferous vegetables require steaming to retain more of their benefits. However, if taste is a problem please cook it as you wish. Vegetables, some fruits, low carb, loss of weight and moderate exercise reduce the need for medications. Diabetic indexes also improve. Sent from my E6683...

What are your diabetic medications before and during the cinnamon adventure? Sent from my E6683 using DCUK Forum mobile app

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Hello Michaelf, In my 21 years as a diabetic for my breakfast I eat 2 or 3 slices of white or wholemeal bread sometimes toasted. I eat it with sardine or tuna and NO cholesterol spread plus one or two oranges. I run down my breakfast with metformin, glicazide and acarbose (to prevent sugar...

Hello spage, Management of T2 includes: 1. Medication - but it is probable your "4 metformin and 2 glicazide a day" without telling us the dosages are inadequate. Please visit your GP immediately for dosage adjustment. 2. Food for diabetes control include: High fibre diets such beans...

CORRECTION: 1. Record the volume of fluids you are taking.

When not bedridden, the best way at home to measure and compare your fluid intakes and urinary output are: 1. Record the volume of fluids you are talking. 2. Collect your urine in a urinary bowl and measure. Intake and output will not be equal because there are other factors affecting urinary...

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I discovered a long time ago that re-roasted left over Christmas turkey is a good meal for diabetics if it dry and not burnt. After 2 hours of consumption my blood sugar remains stable or slightly lower. I am now a turkey carcass hoarder at my family Christmas. [emoji23]

Hi Fluffyfred, Here are seven diabetes-friendly breakfast ideas to help you stay healthy and get on with your day. Breakfast Shake. Muffin Parfait. Whole-Grain Cereal. Scrambled Eggs and Toast. Breakfast Burrito. Bagel Thins With Nut Butter. Almonds and Fruit. For more breakfast tips for...

Hello himtoo! I have never experimented on stopping my anti-diabetic medications in my 21 years as a diabetic because they stabilised my blood sugar which was high at diagnosis. I take them religiously but I had to stop Pioglitazone 45mg daily 5 months ago when I developed some adverse effects...

Rosieroo - I had a similar problem after taking Metformin for the first two years of Type 2 diagnosis and treatment. However, being a medical doctor I started to do research on it and discovered that Metformin was depleting my Vitamin B12 and causing neuropathy. I went to Holland & Barrett...

Your anti-diabetic medications are working perfectly as expected. Most likely your BMI is also normal too. Keep up with your regular BG checks. Well done!

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Control of Diabetes Type 2 is complicated as it is complex. What works one person might NOT work for another. There are genetic factors affecting individuals.

The advice I gave is standard based on research but as Type 2 diabetes is a complex condition what works for you might NOT work for another. Moreover, the dynamics of our internal systems differs. When Nancy_B stabilizes she could experiment and use BG monitoring to see if saturated oils and...

Nancy_B please reconfirm that your glycated haemoglobin HbA1c is a super high 97 before I can give further advice. Meanwhile take it easy as you have joined a good forum. 1. Cut off all saturated oils and fats. 2. Go on low carb diet. 3. Eat lots of cruciferous vegetables, fruits and nuts. 4...