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  1. Omar51

    Chobani Zero sugar greek Lactose free yogurt use?

    I am not allergic to dairy, but dairy use raises my blood sugar. For the last two weeks l have been using Chobani Zero sugar Greek yogurt. Surprisingly, using this yogurt doesn't have any impact on my blood sugar. It is sweet and I'm not sure what kind of sweetener they use. I am in California...
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    Diabetes, nightmares and vivid dreams.

    Individuals with Blood Sugar Fluctuations, poor glycemic control or low blood sugar, may experience more nightmares or vivid dreams. My blood sugar is well in control, still there are seldom any nights where I don’t have vivid dreams. Good thing, strictly my personal opinion, there is nothing...
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    Posting error when using app

    This morning my FBG was 4.83, but posted it shows some errors, may someone can help me how to how to enter ?
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    Foods to eat before colonoscopy?

    I am pre diabetic and take no medication. In one week I am having my 2nd colonoscopy. First colonoscopy was 10 years ago. Which foods I can eat before colonoscopy without raising BG too much, and whether it's okay to eat before the procedure. Thanks in advance for the HD help. Omar
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    New HbA1c test results!

    Good morning everyone! Just got my new HbA1c test results. 5.3 stable, 3rd time in a row same 5.3. My thanks to all members and good luck [emoji256] to everyone! HbA1c 34.4 mmol/ mol in UK = HbA1c 5.3 in USA, I think. I hope someone can clarify!
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    Type 2 Diabetics wake up at 3:00 am ?

    Most or a lot of diabetics wake up at 3:am, including myself. I wonder why. Any suggestions to go back to bed ?. My thanks for sharing your thoughts!
  7. Omar51

    FBG after 8 hours sleep!

    FBG is first glucose when waking up typically after sleeping 8 hours and you're starting your day. If you're going back to sleep at 3 a.m., there's no need to test. ? Help!
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    Prediabetes How to edit profile ?

    have been trying to edit my profile to add more information, not sure what I am missing, any help is appreciated. [emoji4]
  9. Omar51

    Blood glucose vs fructose ( testing at home).

    Testing blood glucose at home also checks for fructose or not. ? I eat 2-3 Apples [emoji519] a day, this can affect my average blood glucose or not,
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    Prediabetes Low carb and high LDL and total cholesterol issue!

    I am 72 pre, for over 13 years. I eat a very low carb diet . LDL cholesterol and total cholesterol has gone up very high. I do not take any medicine. I was eating lots of eggs and lots of salmon and using lots of olive oil too. I have stopped eating egg yolk and now use very little olive oil...
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    Prediabetes High potassium number’s (5.5 mmol/L)

    I am pre diabetic (for over 13 years)and take no medicine. My A1c for the last 2 years is in the non diabetic range. Every 3 months I am tested for A1c. Regularly I see my nephrologist. I eat a very low carb and high protein diet. My potassium is high(5.5) potassium range is 3.5 - 5.3 mmol/L I...
  12. Omar51

    How you know your diabetes has progressed ?

    Obviously diabetes is progressive disease. Out of curiosity how do you know that diabetes has progressed? Mine shows from my feet that the skin has gradually turned dark, other than that my numbers are in non diabetic range.
  13. Omar51

    Fasting BG timings!

    I have been Pre for the last 13 years. My fasting BG and my A1c numbers are in the non diabetic range. The only problem is that my fasting BG timings are all messed up or rather strange. I fast for 8-9 hrs, I start my fasting from 3pm or 4pm for about 9 hrs. At 3-4am I get up and have breakfast...
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    Prediabetes Listerine mouthwash can raise BG ?

    Regular use of Listerine mouthwash can raise BG. My fasting BG is going up. I wonder if someone has notice the same ?
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    Is gluten free diet good for diabetes?

    More than 12 yrs ago I was diagnosed pre and my dietitian told me that I am coeliac (w/o running any test) I started a gluten-free diet and I lost 65-70 lbs. I still have not been tested for coeliac disease. I don’t think I am coeliac, but I like a gluten-free diet and I think that is good for...
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    Not Coeliac, but eat GF

    10 years ago my dietitian told me I am Coeliac w/o running any test. Anyhow, I started a gluten free diet and I lost about 65 lbs. I don’t think I am coeliac but I eat gluten free and it’s easy for me to control my BG and it good for my metabolism.
  17. Omar51

    Renal Function Test (Kidney)

    My recent Renal Function Test came in and two numbers are High. please help me to understand what’s wrong UREA NITROGEN (BUN) Reference Range: 7-25 mg/dL IS: 42 High BUN/CREATININE RATIO Reference Range: 6-22 (calc) IS: 35 High
  18. Omar51

    New HbA1c test results

    Last HbA1c 5.6=38 (6 months ago) Missed A1c (3 months ago) traveling, it was going to be high anyway. Today got tested and got results 5.6=38 It’s not easy eating almost the same things everyday, but it pays off.
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    Hard to control BG when traveling

    live in California, US. Just came back after spending 2 months in Asia. Controlling BG is hard enough and is more hard in new environments. You have to start all over again. Airline food is obviously not diabetic friendly. Coming back gets harder to get your taste back. Any suggestions to...
  20. Omar51

    Cholesterol vs Blood Glucose

    Hello, I need help to understand how important Cholesterol is to have good blood glucose. A year my Cholesterol was very good. I added more eggs and plain 0% fat fage yogurt to my diet. I check my A1c every 3 months and Cholesterol once a year. Thanks to all members.
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