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I wonder what the average lifespan is for those who are dedicated Atkins followers ..... might be interesting to note.

I'd agree with this - 1-2 pounds a week is normal after the initial fast weight loss if you go low carb. I lost a stone in probably a month and have now lost 2½ in 4½ months. Another 2½ to go - sigh. Still, the best thing is being able to get back into my downsizing wardrobe. I feel a...

My father recently had a bleeding stomach ulcer and 80mg twice a day is what he was put on to let it heal. He is off them now, but I'm surprised you were on that high a dose. I'm on it myself but only at 20mg once a day - I'm on steroids permanently so if I don't have this I have stomach pain.

The problem is that your weight can vary by about 2 pounds (and sorry to have to say this) if you need to visit the bathroom! I've found that recently. I only weigh myself once a week because of this. Also, if you have been exercising a lot - remember muscle weighs more per square inch than...

I wish I didn't know either! And the problem is if you have one autoimmune disorder you are far more likely to get another (since your whole system gets out of whack - real technical term that!). The docs don't tell you this unfortunately. Hey ho, such is life.

I have steroid induced diabetes - been on and off the blasted things for over 20 years - hindsight is a wonderful thing! They should come with a health warning and a low carb diet sheet!

3.8 this morning - a bit low for my liking. A bit shaky because of it.

My bugbear seems to be potatoes too - never more than 4 small boiled ones at a time. Maybe just have the cheese and beans rather than all 3?

Very well done - its the ambition of all of us - to be able to get off the meds (40mg Gliglizade twice daily). Hoping to do this when I next have my review. Going to see the dietician this week - we shall see if they try and tell me to use the NICE guidelines - at which I will say, I'll stay...

I tend to take supplements - Co-Q10 and D3 among them (as my neurologist said when I saw him and after I had had my bones checked (due to being on long term steroids), most people in northern climates will be vitamin D-deficient). Add to that magnesium (which I believe we need to be able to...

5.6 this morning (courtesy of the usual dinner at the parents last night).

Resist, resist, resist! (well go on just a small chocolate then - Celebrations are just the right size for a sweet!)

Of which being white, over forty, thyroid problems and autoimmune problems (all of which I fell into - and being overweight due to the last 2!). The sad part is that anyone with an underactive thyroid is more at risk of developing diabetes. Hindsight is a wonderful thing as they say!

I definitely agree with that - my HbAC1 was 102 when diagnosed 4 months ago - at the start of December it was down to 50 - due to combination of one medication and a huge change of diet. Take heart - it doesn't mean life is over - just a change in diet (and a change in wardrobe - downsizing)...

3.9 this morning - which was a bit of a surprise since I finished off the last 4 Celebrations with my admittedly low carb dinner of scrambled eggs and salmon (with a side chase of some greek yoghurt).

Walnuts are good (they also I believe help with insulin resistance). Just don't eat too many of them.

I I can attest to that - low carbing my HbA1C has gone from 102 to 50 in 4 months. I'm hoping to be able to come off the Gliclizade myself when I have my next review (and hopefully a further improved HbA1C).

Yep - I know what you mean.

Fenugreek, bitter melon, gymnema sylvestre are all herbs that have been used for a long time rather than the meds that are offered to us by GPs. I use gymnema sylvestre myself - I think it is largely because of this that I have lost my sweet tooth - I read somewhere that it alters how the brain...

At the end of the day your liver can turn any food source into energy - doesn't matter whether its carbs, fat or protein. Just depends on whether you want diabetes to rule your life or you to rule it! And I have to agree the docs often don't like an informed patient (the old doctor is god...