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  1. penick

    Type 2 Carb counting

    Hi, I have had type 2 for 10yrs now and am struggling to maintain a low blood sugar count. I test my blood first thing every morning before food or drink, and every morning my reading is between 8 and 9 mmol/litre. I realise that this is on the high side but my efforts to control it are not very...
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    Carbohydrate Values

    Thanks to all who have responded to my call. There have been some good suggestions and I shall look it them. Thanks again. Peter
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    Carbohydrate Values

    I have been wondering if any body has answers to these two questions. (1)........Does anybody know the carbohydrate value of Peanuts ? (2)........Can anybody suggest a suitable substitute for flour, which I can use in my baking.? I hope someone has answers. Penick
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    Acute Tiredness

    Thanks to everyone who has replied. It's good to know that I am not alone in this feeling. And yes, it is a horrible feeling. Maybe I will try a vitamin supplement for a few weeks and see if that helps. I will know more after I have seen my Doc.
  5. penick

    Acute Tiredness

    Thanks Bluetit 1802, I have heard that Metformin can cause Lethargy so maybe it is having an effect. I will discuss all of this with my Doctor, when I see her and I will certainly keep you all informed as to what happens. However, don't expect a quick result as my appointment is weeks away ( our...
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    Acute Tiredness

    Here I am again.........I have a Doc's appointment for a Blood Test in a couple of weeks time and I intend to make an appointment to discuss this after the test. I will look into the Vitamin D question and see if I can gain anything from it. I try to get out as much as possible (when the weather...
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    Acute Tiredness

    Hi Bluetit1802, yes I do have a meter and I do use it every morning before I have any food or drink. Most mornings my reading is around 9 mmol/l.
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    Acute Tiredness

    I would be interested to know if anybody else suffers from the same acute tiredness as I do. I retire each evening around 10.30/11.00pm and I have to say that I sleep very soundly until I awake about 8.00am. You would think that after 9 hours of good sleep I would feel refreshed, but not so. All...