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Just been diagnosed with fatty liver. I am type 2 diabetes. Was very surprised at the diagnosis as I am not overweight. Having difficulty at the moment controlling sugar levels. I eat a good diet low in carbs and exercise regularly. I take synjardy. Don’t know where to go from here. I’m sure the...

Hi everyone. My name is Meg and I have been a type 2 diabetic since 2007. I have always taken Metformin and Gliclazid which worked well for me until recently when my numbers where heading high. The doctor put me on Synjardy (1000mg) twice a day. Unfortunately this medication is sending my...

Hi All I am type 2 and I have been on Newcastle diet for 5 days now. I take 1000 Metformin twice daily. I stopped taking Gliclazide when I started diet as I was worried about lows. I am sticking strictly to the diet using Slimfast with water. I gym three times weekly and walk lots. I have lost...

Hi All I am type 2 and I am 5 days into Newcastle diet. I am using Slimfast with water. I take 1000 Metformin twice daily. Stopped Gliclazide. Once I stopped Gliclazide my fasting B/S where at 12. During the day drop to 9. Have seen no improvement in these numbers since starting diet. Have...

Thanks Brunneria will give that a try.

Mfactor are you on any medication for your diabetes?? Makes me fell better that your levels are down so there is hope for me. I worry about holding high levels for a long time.

On rising my BS levels would be high about 10 but throughout the day in normal levels. I suppose the body has to adjust to the new way of eating.

Thanks vintage utopia For that breakfast recipe I followed the "Diet Doctor".They used 10% fat plain yogurt ( no sugar) and 40% cream.

Thanks carol43 Breakfast - omelette ( two eggs, onion, mushrooms, cheese) coffee Or Plain yogurt( 10% fat) cream, berries, nuts Lunch - Mixed salad with tuna or prawns ( olive oil, Mayo ) Dinner - Chicken or turkey or fish (...

Hi all I have type 2 diabetes so decided to try LCHF diet. I have adjusted to it well after two weeks and lost 4 kilos. The only problem is my BS levels remain high. The range is 8 -12 throughout the day. I take 1500 metformin daily. Worry now about the high levels and any advise would be much...

Mairead15 has started a thread of their own asking for advice.

Hi All I have had Type 2 for 7 years. For the last 2 weeks been on the HFLC diet. Lost 4kilos. Taking 1500 metformin. My BS range between 8 - 10 most days since starting the diet. Eat no carbs and eat high fat as per the diet for 90 days. Wondering why my sugar levels are not dropping. Anyone...

I have been on the HFLC diet for 10days. Have BS readings of 9-11 throughout the day since starting diet. Take 1500 metformin daily. Has anyone done this diet and how long does it take to stabilise BS levels. I am sticking strictly to the diet. I feel great with lots more energy. Last HbA1c in...