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  1. paulus1

    I'm beggining to think I may have the wrong diagnosis.

    if high levels of insulin are not doing a lot it does sound like a level of resistance is active there.which would point to type 2 type 3c the insulin should be working
  2. paulus1

    Eating low carbs but High readings

    well they are perfectly ok. there really is so much to eat once you get into the swing of it. the best thing you could do is cook all her meals for her, do the washing cleaning and all the house work. as im sure youve been told a diabetic is not allowed to do any of them. now consider a greasy...
  3. paulus1

    Eating low carbs but High readings

    sorry yes i just think of them as units. but if your mum likes it so what. it was only just out of the 2 range
  4. paulus1

    Eating low carbs but High readings

    so depending on thickness it could be anywhere between 16-24units
  5. paulus1

    Eating low carbs but High readings

    home made or a tin
  6. paulus1

    Eating low carbs but High readings

    well lental soup is not so low more medium so that would explain that. how much did they have
  7. paulus1

    low carb diet

    it does go against everything youve been taught but it works. you have to accept this fact or try the ultra low calorie diet. dont follow any diet you dont believe in it wont work as well.
  8. paulus1

    confused with the numbers game

    when i hits the mid 4s i get very odd. so the start of hypos can vary but unless your on insulin or bg lowering meds you should not be getting any. the range to aim for is between 5-7 a little over or under wont hurt but try to keep in range for most of the time.
  9. paulus1

    Newby retired firefighter requires rescue programme

    david youve made me hungry
  10. paulus1

    MCT Oil (powder)

    yes but trying to push it is not of any benefit. if your keeping to low carb food then you will be using fat.
  11. paulus1

    Stuck between 3.5 - 2.5!!!!

    have you called your dn
  12. paulus1

    MCT Oil (powder)

    so on top of metformin it turbo charges the effect. thats really me out.
  13. paulus1

    No weight loss

    can you list what your eating and we may have suggestions.
  14. paulus1

    Stopping insulin

    the cruise and stopping insulin maybe cruise then stop. being medi vaced off a cruise is very expensive.
  15. paulus1

    MCT Oil (powder)

    from net doctor Diabetes: MCTs can cause certain chemicals called ketones to build up in the body. This can be a problem for people with diabetes. Avoid using MCTs if you have diabetes. if your trying to use it to burn fat it may be ok it may not. ive learnt over donkeys years wonder treatments...
  16. paulus1

    MCT Oil (powder)

    why bother.
  17. paulus1

    Stopping insulin

    i find it best if the consultant remains friendly. but of course you can do what you want.
  18. paulus1

    Diagnosed with diabetes today

    with yourfamily history and you looking young. i would say you need to be rested for type 1. re the metformin thats a large start dose. it wont hurt to use 1 for a week or 2 then add another at night leave it again a week or so and add the third in the morning. but i would not take your gp...
  19. paulus1

    Stopping insulin

    your bg is a bit low try cutting a couple of units for a few days and see how your bg reacts it takes a few days to alter. i was on 70 units im now on 4x500 metformin. if you have a consultant you could ask if you could try a insulin free trial. but dont stop without advice.and be willing to up...
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