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  1. J

    Some Advice required

    So im still fairly new to all of this - Diagnosed at the back end of june with a HBA1C of 114/125 (either side of a weekend) Background. Exercise and diet have got me down to a healthier 45 after about 3.5 months and a massive reduction in finger prick readings from high teens to the 5-7...
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    BG not falling during 48Hr fast

    Morning - quick question for those with more experience than me. I try to do 48 hour fast once a month - currently about 37 hours in to Octobers Before the fast my BG (finger prick) was 6 (sunday 8pm) Yesterday it fell slowly throughout the day as the fast progressed bottoming out at 5.2...
  3. J

    On the Way - not quite there yet.........

    So i was diagnosed as diabetic back at the end of June (28th) - usual symptoms - getting up in the middle of the night, sugar cravings and crashes etc. Bought myself a finger prick test kit and had a reading of 19.4. 2 days later my HBA1c was an interesting 125 and then 114 (test either side of...
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    Fasting and Exercise

    Good Afternoon, Looking for some advice on the practicalities and approach to Exercise and training whilst longer fasting. Exercise is 5KM run and strength training. I currently do 16:8 twice a week and probably a 24 hour three times a month. I really want to do a 48-72 hour 'deep' fast I...
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    Been a member for a while but only lurked

    Hi Team - Ive lurked for long enough and thought i should introduce myself Male / 46 Yrs Old / 99Kg So i was diagnosed back at the end of Jun with an HbA1C of 114............. after identifying some symptoms and self testing with an BGM and getting a worrying 19.4. When i finally spoke to the...