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Same. Definitely.

Drink it regularly with no issues except lowered BG.

Fasting can increase BP. Stress of course. Has your heart rate increased? Beta blockers are great for stress induced BP by slowing the heart and as a consequence BP will drop.

Sugar-free marshmallows are divine (get them from the chemist). But don't eat a whole packet as I did...very looosening

Berberine is a herbal equivalent to Metformin and works in the same way but with fewer side effects and the benefit of lower cholestreol. http://www.drwhitaker.com/what-is-berberine-research-and-benefits/ And Apple Cider Vinegar tablets.

I too tried the peanut m&ms. Had half a bag. No effect on sugars. And they are divine!

Wont lower blood pressure but does help prevent clots and inflammation.

6.6. Have dropped from the 8s now i take all my blood pressure medication in the morning.

Yes. And denial. I was in denial for five years!

My non d partner spikes to 9 sometimes. Is it a problem if it only lasts 30 mins?

Yesterday, I broke my 14 hour fast by eating 2 greenish bananas and a handful of grapes. After 1 hour I was up to 11. After two hours I was down to 7 and remained between 5 and 7 for the rest of the day. Do temporary, short lived spikes matter? My non d partner

I am convinced moderate acohol consumption, for me 2 glasses of red wine at night, is a good thing. It definitely reduces my bg and I have never noticed that it rises at a later time.

Research has shown that acute consumption increases insulin secretion, causing low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), and can also impair the hormonal response that would normally rectify the low blood sugar. Drinking as little as 2 ounces of alcohol on an empty stomach can lead to very low blood sugar...

No, not here in N Z. Can you get a good range of diet drinks from them? Even the self service dispensers only have diet coke.

Whenever I go to the pub, MacDonalds, BK,, or any restauurant and ask for a diet drink, the only drink available is diet coke or pepsi. I HATE coke and pepsi. Where is the diet sprite, fanta, lemonade?. Come on corporates, start providing a decent range of diet drinks not just for diabetics but...

Snickers bars. Slow carb, nuts, divine and no major effect on bs. Also chocolate raisins. Going to try the m&m choc peanuts. These are usually evening treats.

Yes, I do. Can take 6 weeks to get back to normal.

I have had diabetes for about 8 years. Mostly diet controlled. IF, eating in an 8 hour window, is the only thing that has worked for me in the sense that blood sugars are now in the 4s and 5s rather than 6,7 and 8s. Have been doing this for 3 months now. I think I will always IF. Feel so much...

I like it that sleep is recognised as so important.