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Novorapid is what my dsn gave me a few months ago, prior to a trip to Antigua, for emergency use. Like you I have little knowledge of the different types of insulin, something I need to swat up on. My next diabetic clinic appointment is in 6 weeks time, so I need to find out more about insulin...

I was on metformin and gliclazide until diagnosed LADA, my consultant said to stop gliclazide straight away as it would do more harm than good and advised me to stop metformin as it would not really not do any good, but likely no harm. Diagnosed T2 in sept 2013, BS levels 20+. BMI 22, age...

Well done Diana I too am LcHf and 100 test strips per month. I now always test 1st thing in the morning and then randomly except when eating / drinking something new / unknown. I have found there is no pint at all in testing a LcHf meat and salad lunch or my standard bacon egg low carb...

It will be interesting to see what Swansea find / recommend. Q. I have a Novo Rapid pen, the only insulin I have. It's smallest dose is one unit, my DSN says one unit will bring my BG levels down about 3 points..... Any suggestions how I can bring my BG levels down just one point or two. I am...

Hi Yorkshireman Thanks.... But I have lowered my carb intake further over the last few months, now not having any bread, rice, pasta etc, nothing over 12g per meal. Diagnosed T2 in sept 2013, BS levels 20+. BMI 22, age 58. Requested a GAD test in November, came back very high 2,000+, doc...

Same here. Although the diabetic clinic staff support me and say they understand my reasons, they always are saying the 'treatment' is not clinically proven, only trials by a few people, no real proof. My thinking.... The only way of getting proof is through clinical trial.... Clinical trials...

Your hba1c will soon start tumbling down with 6.1 pre breakfast levels and +1 during the day. Diagnosed T2 in sept 2013, BS levels 20+. BMI 22, age 58. Requested a GAD test in November, came back very high 2,000+, doc said I would be T1 within weeks, but presently still LADA. On a LcHf diet...

Hi Lucy I told the DNS / docs what I was doing (Bernstein's solution), and gave my 3 reasons why? They said they understood my reasons and support me (which is good because it is not NHS policy). They have ok'd me to use insulin if I feel I need it (basically if my fasting readings go over 7)...

Crisp pepperoni. Sounds good. Do you put the unopened bag in the microwave? Or open it first? How long do you microwave for? Diagnosed T2 in sept 2013, BS levels 20+. BMI 22, age 58. Requested a GAD test in November, came back very high 2,000+, doc said I would be T1 within weeks, but...

Do they routinely check BG levels when donating blood? I ask because I regularly gave blood before diagnosis 10 months ago. Last time donation was about a year beforehand.... No indications of diabetes beforehand. Would they have told me if I had highish BG levels? Diagnosed T2 in sept...

Protein definitely affects BG levels. After writing that post I started to have a 'no protein no carb' evening meal (buttered mushrooms) and, because I was still wanting to put gain some weight, eating more protein during the day. It made no difference, my BG readings still increased after my...

7 months ago, age 58. Went to the GP about my sudden long distance blurry vision 10 months ago (otherwise felt fine, although a bit thirsty a week before on a very hot day). Rushed to hospital with high BS and DKA, diagnosed T2, then T1 a couple of months later. Diagnosed T2 in sept 2013, BS...

I am reading his book (diabetic solution) about 3/4 way through at the moment. I found the first part very interesting and educational. He certainly seems to know a lot about diabetes, more so than most specialist Drs. And he has completed, and been party to many trials.... He is a fully...

They are good, but only a handful at a time. Diagnosed T2 in sept 2013, BS levels 20+. BMI 22, age 58. Requested a GAD test in November, came back very high 2,000+, doc said I would be T1 within weeks, but presently still LADA taking no insulin or medication, and striving to keep my BS...

Thanks for your great support smidge. Interestingly there is no mention in my notes at the diabetic clinic of me having LADA. To familiarise herself the DSN read out my notes. T1 in the honeymoon stage. She went on to say some call this T1.5, but we say T1 honeymoon. I said I was told I was...

4.6 this morning. 1st time I have met dr. Bernstein's BG criteria. Very happy.... It's so nice being able to go through the night without having to get up for a pee. Achieved by drinking 1pt beer with dinner and eating no fruit. According to carbs and cals 31g carbs incl 7 of my 5-aday...

That was back on February. I was still learning about lowering carbs.... Still learning now!!! My daily carbs are now around 30g.... If I can get to normal BG levels with more carbs I would, but I know I won't, indeed I think to get to normal BG levels I might well be more around the 20g carb...

No, not upping carbs, lowering them still further, to get to lower BG levels. Dr Bernstein recommends 30g Max of carbs per day, no fruit. Diagnosed T2 in sept 2013, BS levels 20+. BMI 22, age 58. Requested a GAD test in November, came back very high 2,000+, doc said I would be T1 within...

Having read Dr Bernstein's 'Diabetic solution' book (a great read, very interesting) I am now going to try 'his solution'.... Which is, to keep BG levels at normal non-diabetic levels (4.6 fasting, 5.6 2hr after eating), through LcHf dieting. There are 3 reasons why I want to follow his...

I was just like that... But since LcHf diet my BG levels are tight, I try to keep them between 4.5 and 6.0. Now, if I am around 7.0 I feel yuk, like having a hangover, and constantly wanting to wee. I guess your body gets used to constant changes, but notices infrequent ones. Diagnosed T2 in...