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    Just diagnosed via HbA1c test

    becareful about root veg, as these are high in carbs, anything grown underground are off limits. Puree carrots will have a high sugar content. I would certainly recommend swopping your whole meal spaghetti and rice and use barefaced rice or spaghetti. I went to a Chinese restaurant last...
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    Statins Again

    My GPS practice have been trying to put me on statins since I have been diagnosed with diabetes. Know doubt they will try and push them on me again at my next review, which will be another tick box exercise.
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    Type 2 New here, advice please

    Maybe have a re think on the porridge and try something different. Sometimes we have to strip right back on the carbs to begin with. You maybe experiencing a condition called Dawn Phenomenon. This is were your fasting levels are higher than your bed time levels. This will rectify itself...
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    Prediabetes Can type2 diabetes be controlled by diet and exercise alone for decades together?

    I am about 9 yrs into diet and exercise diabetes controlled. meds taken for hypertension only I definitely need to reduce my carb intake again, however my HbAlc was 44 this year. I need to ask for my last 3 printouts for my results to see what has actually changed. My total cholesterol was...
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    Diabetes Burnout.

    My sister got me into sauerkraut. The other one I like is Kimchi, need to check the carb content, as some brands have more sugar than others.
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    Cholesterol and Statins

    its a pain in the derierre. Are you checking your blood sugars 2hrs after you have eaten? if not, it maybe a good idea to do so, even with seemingly innocent foods. Are your meatballs homemade? if not, check out the ingredients. mushroom sauce, is it pre made? cauliflower cheese, is the...
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    Hba1c test

    Don't worry, I don't think certain people read your post correctly or just skimmed it before answering. Well done you , on achieving your results. Alc of 32, is brilliant. I am sure you can drop the metformin, then you will be truly in remission. My work colleague will be observing...
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    Anything other than Statins?

    Am I wrong, you started a thread about neuropathy, having pains in feet and travelling up the leg?
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    Diabetes Burnout.

    Good luck, there is aubergine, courgette, cauliflower, cabbage, celery, onion, x
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    Pharmacy refusal to sell thrush medication

    My local Boots refused to sell me athlete's foot powder because I am diabetic. The reason they gave was that diabetes can cause foot infections. I said I knew that, that's why I didn't want to wait a month to see my GP. I've learnt not to say that I have diabetes. Otherwise they refuse me to...
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    Maintaining remission/getting back on the wagon

    I know exactly what you mean. I am in exact same position. So ironically, I give advise to people, which will help greatly, but I am struggling. We both know the results will be, if we are not careful, we know what we should consume to maintain healthy diet to keep our diabetes in...
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    Maintaining remission/getting back on the wagon

    I am in the same predicament as you. I have fallen of the wagon soo many times, and having to jump back on. It was so easy to begin with, with all the motivation when first diagnosed; If I lived on my own, I think it would be much easier. I find it hard, as my family eat carb laden foods...
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    Type 3 / Type 3C

    If this is the case, then the cost of health care costs, will spiral out of control, which is already has because of the increasing numbers of chronic health conditions have increased in the population, and will continue to do so. It will be interesting if it does happen in the next few...
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    My brain might be hungry

    great, means I understood what you were saying. Also reading one of the links provided, in a nutshell, the general population is consuming too many carbohydrates for the system to cope with, because of the increase elevation of: cholesterol, fatty deposit, trigs and so on. The reduction...
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    My brain might be hungry

    brain does not need carbs if it can use glucose from a different source. Making carbs obsolete as the body makes its own glucose.
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    Diabetes Burnout.

    Green veg, is a good start for fibre, cabbage, kale, sprouts and so on. The old adage: eat all your greens.
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    My brain might be hungry

    is 150g a random number or is there scientific evidence that 150g for the brain to function and how did they arrive to that conclusion. When I was not a diabetic T2, I did the Aitkin diet and well into ketone process, while doing a course at college for work. I was at my most sharpest...
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    Diet and T2

    Ooops, I think someone had given you the incorrect advice for Diverticulitis. No wonder you feel better dropping the fibre. There is another condition which requires high fibre, must of got the two mixed up .
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    Low carb cereal type breakfasts?

    Out of interest, what is your glucose levels after consumption
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    Low carb cereal type breakfasts?

    Porridge is a carb, therefore it will turn to glucose. Many t2 diet controlled diabetics cannot tolerate porridge for this reason.