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I was diagnosed as type 2 on 15th May 2015, with a BG level of 22.7 and an Hba1c of 105. I was 21 1/2 stone and feeling terrible. 3 months later, my BG averages out at 6 and my Hb1c was 41. I had lost 30lbs, and was feeling so much better The difference? No chocolate, sugar, coca-cola and...

That was on diagnosis day, 15th May 2015. My BG level was 20.7 on the day. Got my 3 month Hba1c result and it is at 41. And my BG this morning was 5. No medication, just diet based. Was slightly worried my cholesterol would be high, but it was 4.5. HDL 3 and LDL 1. All in all, very happy...

I find it weird that certain foods work for some people and others they do not. For example I can eat an apple and banana( one after the other)then after 2 hours my BG is fine. Others could not. I can also tolerate some porridge(30g), wholemeal pasta (50g) and potatoes (100g) Maybe I am...

You could be right. Never thought of salt. The potassium and magnesium....is that just in tablet form? like a multi vitamin?

They have been very good if I am honest. I am using the SD codefree, which gives you a 7 day, 14 day and 28 day average. My 7 day average is 5.8 and my 14 day average is 6.8. I am not had a hypo symptom in a week or so. I do sometimes get a very sore head, although when I check my levels...

Pre diagnosis I baked my own bread, but kept it fairly simple (Flour, Honey, Salt, Flour, Water, Milk and yeast) but it is full of carbs, tasted great though When you are buying the ingredients for your bread, where is the best place, specifically 115g (4oz) wheat gluten powder (vital wheat...

Thanks for the reply. A rise of 2 makes perfect sense. And gives me a good basis to work forward on. I am already working out what works and what doesn't. Sadly most of the things i normally eat are a no, even in small quantities, but it something i need to know and get used too.

What is your recipe for low carb bread?

I have always suffered with breakfasts. I am such a fussy eater, I usually just settled for the healthiest, thing i could stomach. This used to be Bran Flakes, but they spike me too much so are out. I have only been diagnosed for two weeks, so still steeply on a learning curve I don't like...

Hi I am just starting testing, and was was wondering, when I test 2 hours after I eat, what rise is acceptable. So, I tested rice crispies today and went from 7.5 to 14.3 which is a big No. But yesterday, I had dinner and went from 5.2 - 8.9. This seems like a significant rise, But as it is...

No, no treatment. they said to me that they don't give any medication within the first 3 months. to be honest, I will do everything I can/need to avoid taking medication if i can help it.

Couldn't resist a quick look at reactive hypoglycemia, and that seems to fit the bill. As i started testing, i thought it was a good idea to test my normal cereal. But after a number of days low carbing, i think it must have been a shock to my system to have that amount of carbs so early...

On the whole feeling good. Less lethargic than I was pre diagnosis, no real aches or pains. I have been having a little bit of blurred vision, affecting my short distances since i started to low carb. My eyesight is usually perfect, so a little disconcerting, but I saw the doc and she said...

Hi Wondering if what I have been feeling is a hypo. Diagnosed 12 days ago, BG 20.7 and Hb1ac 105 Just got my testing kit yesterday. This morning 7.5 Tested Rice Crispies but after 2 hours went to 14.3 Had an Omelette for lunch. Then an hour ago, I made my wife a cup of tea (she has it...

You can get reduced salt and sugar HP. Tastes a smidge different, and slightly lighter in colour, but virtually the same

The marinade was fairly simple. 40ml ketchup 20ml hp sauce 2g hot chilli powder 1.5g salt 1.5g black pepper Garlic 30g olive oil That amount covered 8 thighs. 41 calories 1.7g carbs per thigh Tasted amazing as well

The rice crispies were a bust. After 2 hours my BG was 14.3, so that's the last bowl I will be having of them!

Thanks for the message. I did google it, and I found my way back to this thread http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/them-polyol-things-you-get-in-low-sugar-sweets.8589/ I think I should be ok, as long a I don't guzzle the sweets

I made a shepherds pie with cauliflower mash the other night, which had 374 calories and 21.5g of carbs per portion. That is low compared to my pre diabetic recipe which has 578 calories and 67.1g carbs per portion (The only difference is the substitution of spuds for cauliflower) I would...

Hi anyone have any recomendations for breath mints that are ok to use? I bought a pack of wrigleys Extra Mints, sugarfree, but per 100g seems very high in carbs. Nutrition Facts Typical values per 100g Energy 1015 kJ / 244 kcal Protein 0g Carbohydrate of which 98.5g (1.72g per mint)...