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Just read this Interesting stuff https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/fasting-blood-glucose-higher

Edited by moderator to add: This post and the several following have been moved from @Australiandiabetic2 's Potato thread, because the discussion was derailing the Potato theme. This way people can continue the discussion on a separate thread. The original question, posed by @rab5 was: Why...

My name is Rab and I am a smoker I have started champix this morning. Has anyone else used this drug. It does mention it can raise blood sugars etc. Any info good or bad appreciated Thanks in advance

Just to set the scene... My mum is dead. So anything I write I cant be sued! For years my brothers and sister would "s.lag" (irish word for teasing relentlessly) her off. We would tell her it was a miracle any of us reached adulthood mainly because she was the worst cook in the world. Lily...

There is a very special event taking place this year on 26 August 2018 It’s my birthday if anyone wants to buy me a present or send me money. Cheers Rab

The May Fast thread has most of the information from everyones Fast. However I think it would be good to have it in one place So If you fasted for 7 hours, 7 days whatever.... and if you can... please post your Data/results here and also any personal information about how you got on...

Ok has anyone used this. It appears to be the real deal. Anyone have any sort of information on this product good or bad? Cheers

Ok I was diagnosed T2 - 17 Feb 2018 HBA1C- 50 (so just in the Diabetic range by 2 points) I put up my first post on here on the 19/2/18 ..... with the following comment...Im not happy doing the usual tablets/diet regime. I want to cut out carbs completely and try and reverse this as much as can...

After reading peeps chat about these I finally got my mitts on some. Just had one. What a find! Happy happy [emoji4]

I have just been reading a couple of articles I found on the 'tinternet' in relation to using your BGM as a fuel gauge. Basically you test your BG and only eat when your testing 'set point' is below your predetermined personal score..... thats when you eat. So for talk sake lets say your BG...

Just wondering if anyone would like to volunteer for the May Fast 2018 I think we sort of agreed to start it on a Sunday ( I could be wrong) Any takers add your name the more the merrier Bulk maybe you could do the honours and start the room when required...... Happy fasting Edited to add...

Been reading about the carnivore diet and it has perked my interest. Just wondering if anyone here has tried it. I might try it for 2 weeks or so in the future if anyone else is interested. I mean whats the worst that can happen lol

Don't know if this has been posted..... Netflix... The Magic PIll excellent documentary about the Keto Diet. Well worth a watch.

Hi Peeps, just wondering if any people on here have got together and attempted to fast together and give each other support as a group therapy session! I know it is done on other sites, I feel at home here however....

Well I got a call from some nurse today rebooking me on a desmond course next Wednesday...... cant wait!! I dodged the first one as my wife was in hospital. But the strange thing she told was I would not get speaking to my doctor about diabetes until they send a letter confirming I had...

OK OI am wanting to purchase new BR Scales. I want all singing all dancing accurate scales. Can anyone advise ? cheers Rab

I was just thinking abut how I was told I was T2 The doctor rang me told me I was diabetic and then said I had to see the DN. That was it. I went to see the DN had a full on disagreement about how I would proceed and she did another blood/urine test. I didnt get the results for 2 weeks after...

Hi Folks, I have been doin this (by accident really) for the past 7-10 days... I was doin 16/8... I then found I wasnt hungry and was able to easily go past 16 hrs. So to my point. It appears that Im comfortable with one meal a day, is anyone else doin this because I dont think Im getting...

I thought I would give a 24 hr fast a wee go I have been doing IF for past few weeks at 16/8 with two meals but for some reason my weight loss had plateaud :( . Im not a great breakfast eater so stopped eating around 7pm and didnt eat to lunchtime the next day.... So doin the 24 hrs on water...

I was looking at blood glucose meters and have come across one that says it is more accurate because it uses "HCT" Has anyone any views. I use a codefree meter which I am happy with. I am aware its the trends that are important. Thanks Rab