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Why is marigold bouillon the recommended drink for salt? Is this better than bovril? Need to get back to low carbing but want to make sure I have everything in place first so that I dont get cramps at night. These are what stop me low carbing every time. I dont sleep well at the best of...

I take linagliptin with glucophage. Didnt realise until this morning that I have no linagliptin left. Will this be a problem? Thanks

Is this normal to begin with? Just had eggs scrambled in butter and two hours later my bg's are higher than before. (Did have a cup of tea with no sugar not long before I tested as there is always one on my desk when I arrive at work). Is this normal? Was really hoping to have come down a...

Doctor gave me a Nexus about a month ago as well as 50 strips. She said I could have more but probably not on the scale that I would like them so purchase an SD Codefree which arrived yesterday. Tested on both of them at the same time and they were 3 whole points apart. Tested this morning as...

I am going to a chinese buffet on Tuesday night with some friends. What are the best things to eat and what should I avoid? Thanks

I am really struggling to think of low carb lunches that I can take to work. Breakfast and dinner is no problem just lunch. I don't like salads or raw vegetables and can't stand yogurt. I really need to get to grips with lunches though as need to lower my blood sugars sooner rather than...

How long should it take for your bg readings to come down on low carb?

I have done low carb successfully in the past and achieved good results but due to a lot of family issues ended up coming off the diet and now every time I try and low carb it makes me feel really sick so cant do it. I really need to get my blood sugars down and any suggestions or help would be...

I really need to get back onto a low carb diet as blood sugars all over the place and eating far too many carbs. Had a lot going on with family over the last 18 months and eating properly has totally gone to pot. I dont have a problem with breakfast as tend to just eat bacon and egg every day...

Hi, been off the rails for a while but started back on atkins style three days ago but my readings seem higher than they were eating more rubbishy foods. This morning eary reading was 7.7 then had bacon, fried egg and 1 slice of black pudding for breakfast. Two hours from the start of eating...

Just starting the menopause (nearly 54 so got away with it for quite some time) and having hot flashes day and night. Do these raise your bg's? I know they keep me awake quite a lot. quilts on, quilts off, blah de blah, lol

Had 2 small jacket potatoes today with butter and cheese. Was gobsmacked two hours later to find that bg's were only 6.5! Usually make some sort of meat casserole to take to work with loads of veg and 25g red lentils but no spuds but yesterday decided to try with 100g and take a reading. That...

My doctors is a teaching practice and I have been asked if I would speak to one of the students about my diabetes experience. I agreed as they have to learn as much as possible and have an appointment next Friday afternoon. Doctor will be present as well. Think they may be sorry they asked me...

I know calories have nothing to do with a low carb diet but if you are trying to lose weight should you be cutting calories as well as carbs?

Went to my first diabetes clinic yesterday after being diagnosed about four months ago. Nurse was very happy - happy that I had lost 17lb and very happy that my bg's were getting under control. 52% (works out at 6.9 I believe). Told her I was on low carb diet, didnt bother her in the...

Has anyone read Gretchen Becker's book on the first year of being a diabetic. Someone said I should perhaps buy it as its really good but dont want to waste my money on something that is a waste of time.

I am struggling with the fat of Atkins diet. Does it have to mean high fat? Or can we do a low fat diet with low carb and furthermore does it work in controlling your bgs and also aid weight loss?

Had lunch, home made quiche with full fat cheese, bacon, small amount of onion and semi skimmed milk. Tested two hours later and reading was 5.8. This is the lowest I have had since testing and wanted to know whether this is good or whether it is too low. :?:

I was advised by a very nice lady on here that when my monthlies arrive (sorry guys :lol: ) my readings will seem higher. Well guess what, I have found this out for myself. Have been testing a lot more (didnt bother at first cos diabetic nurse said not to!) and have really noticed the...

Had bacon, egg and just 2 tbsp of tinned tomatoes. Done my reading 2 hours later and it is 7.8! Guess I wont be having tomatoes again :x