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Hi I seem to remember reading an article about preparing a platter of low carb snacks but I am unable to locate it again . So basically I am after ideas for some ideas to eat between meals , I have resorted to hard boiled eggs or nuts, any ideas / suggestions would be appreciated , before I look...

Hi, I too got my numbers down in to the 33 36 mark, then "fell off the wagon" you know bread & beer. My fault etc and climbed back to 43.Re instated the LCHF food plan numbers now down to 36. I consider myself to T2D controlled by diet & Metformin at 500mgs per day. I would be wary to allow my...

I am due to book my next 6 monthly review and need some guidance on what to ask for ie the tests that I need to have done. I am Type 2 andI currently take Metformin 1000 mg (2 doses of 500 mg) 7.5 mg Ramipril & 20mg Pravastatin daily. I am 58 Male and my last numbers where, in March HbA1c -...

Hmm a confusing picture isn't it? I was initially going for dietary changes to come off all Meds. I am on 1000mgs Metformin, 7-5 mg Ramipril & 20mg Pravastatin although my Blood Pressure & Cholesterol levels were OK for a non diabetic, they need to be lower once diagnosed as diabetic, to prevent...

Ah PenfoldAPD you are on the same journey I am trying to complete. Thanks for the encouragement, you are one step ahead of me, I am due an extra review in 2 months to review all my meds

Hi Sad to say I took ages to accept responsibility for my diet & exercise, so I can understand your initial ignoring of the advice. HbA1c - 45 mmol/mol IFCC standardised BMI 32 in 2014 Metformin 1000mg per day (500 x 2) Changed eating habits and increased the exercise HbA1c - 37 mmol/mol IFCC...

hmm I got the emoji! and the general sentiment as well! personally, my weekend "treat" of bread or potato or rice or even in a moment of madness a croissant send by bloods up, so my choice really.

No it was not a typo the food supplement is confusingly called Inulin "Inulins are a group of naturally occurring polysaccharides produced by many types of plants" There is some work out there to suggest it may help with blood glucose levels

Hi Anyone got any thoughts on the use of Inulin food supplement to help regulate blood sugars? Currently on the LCHF diet I recommend it to anyone who has not tried it. Bloods daily all looking good at the moment, weight loss continuing started 15st10lbs now 12st11lbs currently losing at 3-4...

Loving the video!:) I give in,:) I am beaten,:) I surrender:)! Back to counting carbs:(

I have thought of a great witty amusing and very clever reply regarding my absolute proven Genus:) but would not wish to upset anyone in a public forum, so best it remains un said!:)

Has anyone got experience of, our opinions on the pros & cons of monitoring levels by Finger prick BG system versus IG sensor type monitoring? I have been looking at the continuous Interstitial Glucose monitoring kits, they seem a good idea! I realise that IG is different to Blood Glucose. So do...

Hmm Nice anecdote! I myself am a Genus My Mum & Dad told me so!

Thanks really encouraging! Thank you. 121lbs shed , Wow you can now be my mentor!:)

I am lucky enough to have a GP practise that will provide strips and a meter. When should I test and what do I do with the results i.e. If high do I then starve to bring them down? Do I test before and after each meal? I am Type 2 for 3 years, has taken me this long to accept it and realise I am...

I am currently taking Metformin and due to an increase in my exercise have ended up with a sore Knee. I used to just tweet this type of thing with warm bath,couple days rest and Ibuprofen. I believe that ibuprofen use is discouraged in Metformin users due to the increased danger of Kidney...

Hi Thanks for the replies interestingly tape measure says 38" M&S trousers say 34", with no "overhang", if you can get my drift, so 38 it is!

Where do you measure your waist? Is it across your belly button or where a normal pair of trousers would fit. Thanks for any answers and thanks for putting up with a really simple question

Just bought the book so will be joining you V soon. The wholle nocarbs/lesscarbs seems to make sense to me

Excellent really appreciated, these forums are a great way of getting information so thank you