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Hi I am currently attempting The Newcastle Diet. I am really struggling with the shakes (Asda Measure Up) and wondered if it was ok once in a while to swap the shake for a portion of non-starchy veg (250g)? Thanks

Hi All I was diagnosed in 2010 although not really given a type as I had symptoms of both 1 and 2. I immediately began a very low/no carb diet and was taking Metformin and had great results. I was so strict with myself that I fell off the wagon and for the next year carried on as though I was...

Thanks for the replies .. I understand now that it's the same figure. I think somebody has glanced at the results and missread them.

Hi Have just rung the clinic and have been given my Hba1c results over the phone. My Hba1c = 6.0 which is ok but it also had Hba1c IFCC "standardrise"? = 42.1. This was highlighed with high written on it. What does this mean ? sorry for being a numpty but can't see the nurse until 12th July !!

I've been at the allotment today digging in the sun and ended up with what I think is heat exhaustion/stroke. Have got a banging head and been throwing up all afternoon although just feeling sick now and not actually being sick. Have just taken some Dioralyte to replace the salts lost and then...

Grated courgette .. I hadn't thought of that for rice.

I had to change my glasses as I am very short sighted. I have mobility problems and also look after my elderly mum so need my car to get around and couldn't drive because I couldn't see. My eyes changed A LOT.

I have to laugh or else I'd go mad. I have been through nearly all my old glasses in the back of the drawer as my eyes keep changing. Went to the optician and had new glasses made as I need them all the time and now my eyes are changing again (new it might happen). I am now sat here with two...

I think I will make an appointment. I just feel like I am always bothering them as I have other things wrong as well. Thanks for the advice.

Hi sorry for not being clearer. I dropped my levels very quickly after being diagnosed and vary from 4.9 - 6.8 mainly staying in the 5's most of the time. I eat 80 - 100g carbs per day and follow low GI/GL with reduced portions to try and lose a bit of weight which is not working at all :?

For the past 2 years I have had recurring days of fatigue. It seems to happen about every 6 weeks or longer and usually lasts for 2 days. The only way I can describe it is it is like the first day of 'real' flu where you have no symptoms but feel terrible. I've been sleeping for 12 hours a...

I am newly diagnosed and it is such a shock at first and I was just told to stop eating sugar and come back in a month. Everything I have learned has been from this forum and I now have my levels under control and more importantly have taken control of the Diabetes and not let it control me...

Hi Wolfgang Welcome to the forum. You will find lots of great friendly advice here, they are a great lot.

Some great recipe ideas to try. Am going to be busy this week trying out new things.

Hiya I just used a potato peeler to do the ribbons (well ribbons-ish) on an unpeeled courgette and then put it in the steamer over the pasta hubbie was having for just a couple of minutes.

I have to say that when I first read the forum and the 'alternatives' mentioned for people using reduced carbs, I was more than a little sceptical. I have to say that cauliflower mash and cauliflower rice have been a revelation. Tonight I had spag bol with ribbons of courgette instead of pasta...

That must have been scary for you and something I have been wondering about. I suppose now you know what is going to happen you can spot the symptoms?

not really very healthy but pork sratchings are low carb. I also have celery with either pate or cheese spread or brie.

Sorry I read and run but I was going to say have you upset someone cause arsenic smells of almonds. See bet you're glad I never posted the first time as completely no help :mrgreen:

Hi bikerbaby I don't know which tablets you are taking but I have just switched to the 'slow release' Metformin and my BG's have now evened out. I don't get highs and lows and have felt better since so it might be an idea to ask to help your belly.