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I have started to notice that its what i do the day or two before that most affects the morning rise. So yesterday i did a 3 hour walk and then some heavy digging work for an hour in the garden. Today will probably be the best day of the week for reducing the morning rise, as i won't exercise...

As always Zoe Harcombe cuts through the dross and does a stunning analysis : http://www.zoeharcombe.com/2016/03/eatwell-guide/ Her 3 main points (with explanations in the link above) : 1) The plate/guide is not evidence based 2) The plate/guide does not understand the difference between...

If you get the "printer not working excuse" or some such similar, i just say, that no problem , do you have my info on the screen now? Can i take a photo then please? I then just use my smartphone to grab the screen. One nurse wasn't happy, but I asked if the screen had anybody else's details...

Great video. well worth watching. vitamin D video excellent too. also the cholesterol conundrum one. The fat Emporer is very good at cutting through the background noise and putting it clearly and succinctly. Wish my consultant would watch these vids!

Fascinating post junky. any idea what theAuxillary electrode is for? or when it kicks in?

I have been using the Fresstyle since last december and it started out being very accurate. from april it became more erratic. i have been trying to work out why, and i think it may be me. Since January i have lost about 30 pounds in weight. My legs and arms are now fairly fat free in...

Sorry just remembered you asked about any difficulties with ketogenic diet at first... not really, maybe felt a bit floaty (detached) for a couple of days in the beginning. I had some stomach ache... but I cut down on coffee and it cleared up - so probably not a keto problem.

Hi Dave Thanks for your reply. Regarding my diet. I typically skip breakfast. i am not hungry and any carbs at all before 11am push my bg's up. Lunch is green leafy salad with olive oil and some protein such as tinned fish or sliced meat. usually with a lump of cheese and some mayo. evening...

They say "Knowledge is power" and biofeedback with the libre has proved very powerful for me. I started using Libre in early december last year..... Initially i tried to correctly dose my insulin for my breakfast porridge so that i didn't spike above 8. I couldn't do it! I tried more & more...

Thanks Tom. I may be just starting to edge up with my readings. I was averaging 4.7, this is now approaching 5. Blood ketones steady at 0.3 ish. It could be that there was a residual basal dose in me...

Hi Doyco I eat quite a lot of saturated fats, but i find it does not spike me at all. infact thats why i eat fats. I can eat a block of cheese or loads of olive oil and it doesn't impact one bit. Just realised i am not being very helpful to you!.... something doesn't seem quite normal...

I use the Freestyle Libre CGM https://abbottdiabetescare.co.uk/our-products/freestyle-libre I have used it since december. its not on the NHS and costs £50 every 2 weeks. It marvelous. My treatment has been transformed. It made me realise I can't eat large amounts of carbs and properly...

Thanks Ian Yes i am trying to lose another stone. I do have more energy and don't have Dad naps after dinner anymore. Generally i have found hunger is not part of my life since cutting out carbs... its brill :) just very shocked to find my body is coping without insulin.

Update: I still have no sticks to test my blood ketones. But i found some urine testers and my ketones registered 4 mml. which i think is moderate to high ? My blood sugars are still ok though. going no higher than 5.6 after a food (albeit low carb). interestingly my BG's was below 4 during...

Many thanks for your replies. in answer to the questions and also below a bit of an update after talking to my diabetic nurse : Azure: Yes i managed for about 6 months without insulin, just tablets. I actually asked to go on insulin because i read that its worth trying this to protect beta...

Yes. i forgot to mention that. i have lost 2 stones whilst low carbing (last 6 months).... taking me to about 24 BMI. with regard to insulin resistance i generally inject one unit per 10 grams carbs... and that has been right for 2 years.... except the mornings when i struggled to be able to...

I am struggling to understand whats going on, so i thought i would throw it open to you all to see if anyone could shed any light on this... A recent thread asked how much basal insulin people were taking and i thought mine was low at 2 or 3 units. It made me wonder if i even needed the...

I have an interesting observation to add to this thread. I used to think my waking levels were around about 5.5 to 6.5. However since using the Freestyle libre continuous glucose monitor i realise my levels are typically lower (approx 4.5 to 5.0). Howevert as soon as i open my eyes my levels...

I am type 1 and was diagnosed 2.5 years ago. The best advice i have come across is Dr Bernsteins rule of small doses. He advises that doses should be kept to a max of 7 units if possible. This needs to be combined with a low carb intake. I moved to this low carb high fat (and highish...