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  1. 4ratbags

    Low Carb Recipes

    The nutrition facts are usually right down the bottom.of the recipe. I find that the recipe is sometimes repeated and that it is at the bottom of the second recipe.
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    PEPSIMAX ADDICT

    I drink Pepsi Max every day and I find that it actually helps me to not snack unecessarily. When I was first diagnosed I lost 29kgs while drinking it and it didn't affect my bs at all.
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    Weight loss surgery puts type 2 diabetes into remission for up to five years

    It just goes to show that ultimately if you don't change your eating habits that it will be back. It can be a struggle at times to eat the right things but it's better than expecting a miracle from surgical intervention.
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    More food less hypos

    Definitely ask for your medication to be reduced as I had the same issue and as soon as I dropped the Metformin I was fine.
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    Prediabetes Can it be really reversed?

    Making changes now may prevent you progressing into becoming diabetic. With the right changes it is completely possible for many. You are only at the pre diabetic range atm so now is definitely the time to start make changes.
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    88 year old father, advice

    Wow those are a bit on the high side. I've seen a few posts previously from some lovely older folk on here and no matter their age some still aim for lower numbers. It can be difficult for the elderly especially if they are in a rest home or somebody else cooks for them as they are limited with...
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    Sudden changes

    Metformin helps but changing your diet is the key to controlling blood sugar. There really shouldn't be much damage caused by high bs given that you were in the pre diabetic range last year. I most probably had diabetes for 6-7 years before I was diagnosed. I will tag @daisy1 for you as she has...
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    Why You Shouldn't Fear Protein On Keto

    I couldn't live without my protein, especially chicken.
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    Type 1 Diabetes Management App?

    MySugr is great
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    Diet And Weight Loss Again

    What exactly are you eating ?
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    Diagnosed Type 2 Today

    Hi and welcome to the forum, it's thr best place for advice and support. If you have any questions don't be afraid to ask.
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    Having A Hypo Or Faulty Blood Glucose Monitor?

    When my HbA1c went from 100 down to 34 I found the same. BS would always be in the 4's and I could eat chocolate etc and it didnt affect me at all. Typically a hypo is under 3.7 so your not quite in hypo territory yet. I found that my body adjusted to lower bs and that when a reading in the high...
  13. 4ratbags

    Diabetic Type 2

    If you can give us some indication of a typical days menu we may be able to give you some suggestions.
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    Hand Soap Or Hand Wash

    Whatever suits you, meters aren't 100% accurate anyway so it would be hard to determine if one cleaned your hands better. I actually use my grand childrens wet wipes because it is easier.
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    Gutted - Not Doing As Well As I Thought And Confused

    Welcome @KiwiInOz you've definitely found the best place for great advice and support and they don't mind us kiwis [emoji4]
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    Type 2 Diabetic - Advice Please.

    You have to remember that your bs crept up over time and it may take more than a month for your levels to start dropping, just because you're eating great now it doesn't mean that your levels are going into the normal range straight away. Give it time and keep testing and you should start to see...
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    Type 2 Controlling Blood Sugars

    Most vegetables have some carbs in them, even eggs and cheese do, not a lot but they all add up. As stated above have a good look through the forum as it's a great resource. It can be hard to find a balance between trying to reduce carbs but still eating in a sustainable way. If you are too...
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    Trying To Reverse Type 2 With Diet... Do You Continue To Take Meds?

    Before starting the shakes you stated that you were eating very low carb, do you know how many carbs a day you were actually eating as there are quite a few hidden carbs.
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    "The Truth About Carbs"?

    I will have to make a note to watch it when its available in this part of the world
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    Thank You. Reversed Type 2 in Two Months

    In my case it's because it can quite easily come back if I slack off with my eating and let the carbs creep back in.