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  1. EmilyW1801

    Always tired...

    It did resolve itself yes but only in that I can only think that it's not at its best now, to the point where I want to ask for advice. I didn't ever have anything medically to fix the lacking energy but slowly was able to see the use of carbs for my exercise to fuel my body properly. It is...
  2. EmilyW1801

    Always tired...

    Thank you! The bagel helps me combat the low that I will surely happen after either the gym or teaching fitness classes the night before. We are still working on my basal as in the morning having no carb breakfast, my blood always slowly starts to rise. We are trying to get me through days...
  3. EmilyW1801

    Always tired...

    It's only happened within the last year or so that I now struggle to find the energy to do anything. Previous years I have been working long days in the sunshine delivering fitness classes and then dancing in shows in the evening on a relatively normal carb diet. Within the past couple years I...
  4. EmilyW1801

    Looking for some pals who God thought where too sweet so he made diabetic?

    Hey, Im from the West Midlands too. Been diagnosed for 21 years! There needs to be a West Midlands meet up!
  5. EmilyW1801

    Getting more and more ill

    In all honesty I don't really ever get ill. I don't remember the last time I called in sick to work at all. Always felt very lucky which is why I'm so concerned now as everything has just hit me. I spent most of my morning with low bloods trying to combat classes and not overeating for the blood...
  6. EmilyW1801

    Getting more and more ill

    Throughout the summer this is the best control I've ever had on them. I tend to spike before bed though for it to fall in the night. Fair few hypos on days with the amount of classes I teach a day. I'm hoping for a pump when I'm home
  7. EmilyW1801

    Getting more and more ill

    I have antibiotics and spray for my throat then some sort of probiotics and antiseptic drug for my intestine. He did say that he keeps seeing me too often now... Hopefully things will get better
  8. EmilyW1801

    Getting more and more ill

    I'm in turkey and have been to see them already about an infected finger and cuts on face. I will go as soon as I can. I hate been a fuss but I will go. Thank you everyone
  9. EmilyW1801

    Getting more and more ill

    I have had diabetes for 20 years and its been tough, I really don't understand how everyone does it with all these straight lines of blood readings. I am a fitness instructor whose main carbs come from fruit, not a big pasta rice nor bread eater at all! Anyway I am currently working abroad and...
  10. EmilyW1801

    LCHF - no energy

    Im no longer phased or tempted by anything high in carbs so can hopefully stick this for life! Was never really a big pasta or bread eater so it's not been too difficult other than fruits but have changed to blueberries or raspberries after a gym session. Thank you everybody
  11. EmilyW1801

    LCHF - no energy

    No no you aren't prying at all. To be honest sometimes it's nice to talk about it with someone. Thank you for your help x
  12. EmilyW1801

    LCHF - no energy

    My objectives is to get my bloods level and my hbA1C down. I am currently reading Dr Bernstein and have done much research in to low carbs in relation to insulin and blood levels which it does appear to have done for me. I also have a terrible history of not injecting because of fear of...
  13. EmilyW1801

    LCHF - no energy

    Will get drinking more water. But I do worry that I eat too many eggs and cheese. I often put cheese in my omelette
  14. EmilyW1801

    LCHF - no energy

    Thank you both! My muscles do feel weak definitely so will look at potassium supplements. I feel like I'm getting bigger though as opposed to losing any weight. Will see how I can keep it up
  15. EmilyW1801

    LCHF - no energy

    For breakfast I will have two eggs in one form or another with half an avocado and some meat like sausage or ham For lunch I have a salad with either chicken/tuna/egg - homemade of spinach tomatoes cucumber pepper Dinner varies with different meats and veg, and a whey protein shake that has...
  16. EmilyW1801

    LCHF - no energy

    I am an avid sports person who activley goes to the gym and teaches classes throughout the week. I have reduced my carb intake to 50g a day, maximum. I now find that I have no energy at all and feel so tired all the time, both mentally and physically. I dont have a very healthy relationship...