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Thanks Lainie, good advice

Hi Thanks for this response, I checked ketones, negative. But BS still higher than I like, averaging 9.5 to 10.5 not quite so spikey. I don't feel unwell, and will seek some medical advice from my diabetic nurse. Although I don't find her that knowledgeable, hadn't heard of the Newcastle diet...

Apologies for not responding sooner, for some reason I thought I would get an email notification, thought I was being ignored! Wow, what a plethora of advice! but certainly reassuring that its not just me. The general takeaway is to 'give it time' which I will continue to do. I mentioned I have...

I recently got the free trial Libre 2 system in order to understand and improve control of my BS. First week I thought I would carry on as 'normal' and observe what patterns emerge, then week 2 use it to apply some kind of control, ie fast and exercise to bring down high's. I am currently...

Hi Alfie I did not include slimfast when I assessed which meals to use, somebody said they are high on sugar / carbs? Maybe a factor. Have a look at the ratio carbs, protein and fat in the original optifast meals. I found Exante the nearest at a reasonable price if you buy enough. K Sent from...

I would love to have 5.8, 7.1 for me this morning. Don't despair Paulins probably just a blip K Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Sorry Pipp you are right meant to respond to Paulins, but swim sounds good... Can't do the starlight, wrong gender! K Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Great idea Pipp, let's all sign up for (half) marathon for next year K Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi Brightside wow you are going some, just shows we can all get a result in our own way. Apply the principle don't just follow the 'instructions' this thing can be be beat.. K

Hi paulins Ah yes the Desmond day, so long ago for me now but I remember the same issues, lots of ignorance apathy and misconceptions, and not all from the attendees! But you have done very well, 4st since Jan, BS in the 5's.. I share the frustration. I just had my review with Doc after 10 weeks...

hi Pipp not as much water as i should, must try harder! Kim

hi Andrew thanks, i am doing some but not intense currently, do need to push a bi:t more, regards Kim

Jack thanks good idea i will consider going a bit further with weight loss, chlf is low cal high fat? thanks Kim

Hi All Some good achievements around well done! I am at a bit of a crossroads, 8 weeks complete this weekend, weight loss good. Another 2 lb (13st 9lb this morning and I will have done 2st in 8 weeks. BP also down nicely 118/79 (still with meds) however..... BS seems to have bottomed out at 6.3...

Hi Pipp I didn't get the cold thing when I started although I remember reading that many do. I have been thinking about the comment you made wanting motivation a few posts back. I tried to think of something to help, then my one of my sons reminded me of something he showed me on Youtube a while...

Hi Miriam I had the same result ish from my doc, more disinterested than warned me off. We cannot provide expert advice regarding your specific medical circumstances, only our experiences for you to compare to. I am type 2 was 16 4 at diagnosis and lost some weight in the beginning. I started...

Hi akindrat18, not used the tesco ones, when I researched similars to the optifast I came up with the Exante range, available on line, fast delivery quite palatable. Use the soups as a base sauce to add spices or herbs and pour over the veg. Almost like eating nice food! Go for it, we will...

I just checked my BMI and I need to get another stone and a half off just to be not overweight! The heaviest I can be to be healthy at 5'10" is 12st 7lb... I haven't been that since I was in my teens! now 58... At least I am now overweight not obese... keep taking the soup.. By the way I am...

I think the different views are all valid, the end result needs to be a reduction of fat in the liver and pancreas, fast or slow. For me I found the long slow method too arduous, doesn't suit my attitude to stuff. I don't do moderation well. I lost a stone over several weeks just eating and...