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    Type 2 Red wine

    I drink at least a bottle a week. Plan is 3 large glasses over 3 days This can on occasion like this week stretch to 2 bottles over 4 days [emoji16] No idea what it does to HbA1c but absolutely it reduces my BG at time of eating and for the hours of digestion after. I end up in the 4's for...
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    Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

    5.3 @ 07:45 after curry and red wine last night. 5.4 @ 10:30 after a 5k tail run at the local #parkrun Beautiful day for it Have a great weekend everyone [emoji106][emoji295]️[emoji295]️[emoji295]️
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    LCHF and Cholesterol

    @LadyLovely I am sure plenty of people on here will be along with some good advice soon. I don't count myself as an authority on anything as I am very new to LCHF and Diabetes myself. My experience was different in that I managed to lower my BG and cholesterol in my first 3 months. I suggest...
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    How often do you get High Sugar?

    No idea what my readings were pre diagnosis. Now I tend to find anything in the 7's is my high reading and that is generally at the 1hr mark after food. For 2 hrs I am normally high 5/low 6
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    Take away foods

    I always head for mixed chicken and lamb shish kebab. Yum yum
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    Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

    4.7 for me @ 06:45 And a glass of Rioja last night [emoji16]
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    Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

    I use Tesco finest and it seems to be fine.
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    Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

    4.1 @ 5:20 for me Off to the gym now ( dragging myself[emoji16]) Have a great day all.
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    Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

    Morning all 5.2 @ 05:30 for me Back to work for me after a nice long weekend [emoji30] Have a great day [emoji106][emoji16]
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    3 month check today HbA1c 6.9%down to 5.7%

    Cheers @Freema I don't have another test for a year now but I will keep focus Might actually do a thing through work in around 6 months which is a bit of a body MOT and they do the checks then Something to work towards.
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    3 month check today HbA1c 6.9%down to 5.7%

    Thanks @Polgara I will keep checking and logging and see how we go. Although I don't have another HbA1c now for another year.
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    3 month check today HbA1c 6.9%down to 5.7%

    Cheers @Bluetit1802 good advice. Part of me thinks libre just to see the 24hr picture but not at this time I will carry on with what has worked for the past 3 months.
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    3 month check today HbA1c 6.9%down to 5.7%

    Thanks @Brunneria I have read about the factors that can make HbA1c a little less reliable. I will continue with everything I am doing including eating to the meter. I know it is consistent despite the potential 15% swing so at least a baseline for me if it starts to shift either way.
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    3 month check today HbA1c 6.9%down to 5.7%

    Had my first results since being diagnosed 3 months ago. Nurse was very happy and does not want to see me for 12 months. Although I still need to have my eyes tested.( some symptoms but may be unrelated) I am happy with the result however my maths head is a little disappointed. MySugr had me...
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    exercise

    @bulkbiker is right and that diet is key. You can't out train a bad diet!! Walking has got to be up there as one of the best in my opinion. I walk more now i.e walk to the town centre rather than drive whenever possible. I have been known to run but had injury for a while , but with recent...
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    A huge thankyou, to you all who rate my posts and keep me right. :) I cannot stop smiling. :)

    Well done @ickihun always good to see positivity and success being shared. This forum is a great community, keep up the great work[emoji106]
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    7day fast blood glucose readings

    Good luck Will be an interesting read. Not for me at this time , I still struggle with 16:8 IF
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    Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

    4.8 today @ 5:30 Off to the gym after a few disturbances in the force preventing me going so far this week. Need to stay on plan [emoji16] Have a great day everyone [emoji123]
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    Dark Chocolate Recommendations

    I use hotel chocolate 100% buttons Nice with raspberries, Greek yogurt and a few walnuts.
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    Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

    5.7 for me this morning Possibly the baked potato last night
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