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Ten years on, after ten years of hba1c on the 5% bench since a few weeks after diagnosis, and excellent cho ratios, and a stable weight of 8st 7lbs (I was always one of the "not overweight people" with diabetes T2), I find in the last two weeks I have lost 5lbs and am permanently hungry. I eat...

I won a prize that was a two-night break in a hotel in Hereford. I was uneasy as food can be a problem when eating out. So I emailed the hotel and the chef asked for a list of what I could eat (I’m pretty low carb, high protein, high fat) and so I sent it, without much faith. When I got there...

Just to show up some pointers. In case anyone's interested... I found three laden plum trees in the garden the other day (I joke not - in 11 years they've never done anything to disclose their identity) so simply had to work out how to eat some plums. They're Victorias but the size of ping-pong...

Feeling good this morning because I just got my test results from a couple of weeks back. hba1c 5.5% chol total 6.4 (up from 6.1 in Feb but ratio to HDL is now at 3 so the doc isn’t bothered, but any ideas on how to get it below the recommended 5.0 would be appreciated; I don’t want to go on...

I keep wondering (even a year down the line!) exactly what is meant by fat slowing down the absorption of carbs. Does it mean a) the fat goes in first and then the carb breaks down to sugar, so we'd best check much later for the effect, or b) the fat and carb go in together hand in hand so the...

...the half eaten blackcurrant and apple crumble sitting staring at me. Lush, sugary, juicy, starchy, even soggy in places... Mmm. Husband will finish it instead of me. In the last year I have happily given up all sorts of things in the interests of controlling this DB. But missing the crumble...

Not sure if I'm allowed to put a link here but I wrote something about the eat-your-carbs advice, so if the link is removed by the mods then you'd need to google powder room graffiti and go to the Shout it section. Otherwise, here's the link (a small contribution to raising the issue!)...

If I want my chol readings to improve further, do I have to keep adjusting my diet or is it the case that once I have changed my diet to low carb, high fat, high protein, then the cholesterol position should continue to improve? Just realised I don't know, and it was triggered by seeing people...

I've been seeing a trichologist for a few weeks as my hair is going awol (has been for three years actually!). Have been low carbing (high protein, high fat) since last summer and had heart in mouth when she asked about what I was eating. Imagine my surprise when she went over the moon on...

Just a quickie. Have to take Solgar Gentle iron capsules starting today. They *say* they don't cause constipation. Anyone proved this yet? Anyone know if they have carbs in them?? DG

Bit of a long shot - but does anyone have any experience of whether you can manage a low carb, high fat regime if you have your gall bladder out? There' s a mini history of it in my mother's family and I have been feeling slightly not okay after eating nuts and cheese recently. Just wondered. DG

The last five fasting tests have produced figures in the 3s. I'm diet only and since the first couple of weeks back in July, there has only been a 3 point something about once a month, with all other fasting results in the 4s, never higher. This week is turning out differently. I feel fine...

A bit more abstract than usual, but see what you think. I won't be offended if I'm ignored! One way of looking at willpower Sometimes we think we need "willpower" to make things happen, achieve our goals, succeed, get things sorted. A sort of positive force we need to find somewhere inside...

After getting my a1c confirmed as lower last week (thank you forum! from 8.2 to 5.5) I now have my cholesterol results. I'm pleased, but wonder if it is possible to lower the total chol further in any way. Total (was 7.5) NOW 6.4 - 3 months on from diagnosis HDL (was 1.5) NOW 1.6 LDL (no figure...

Just come back from GP – my first (3-month) hba1c is 5.5% (at diagnosis was 8.3). Somewhat disappointed, as did two home test kits that said 5.2 (Sept) and 5.1 (Oct) but I guess it doesn't really matter. She said 5.5% would read as 37 next year, as they're changing to some other system of units...

After yesterday's marathan I hardly dare ask another question - but re yesterday, I woke up feeling I could cope with some stray scores if it helps me put weight back on - will report back one day. Last two or three weeks have had scratchy eyes in the night. Have to put water in them and then...

I really am serious here. Ignoring the last three days when I have been unwell (I'm tons better today and can eat and exercise again), I am very concerned I am eating my own flesh. I really haven't quite got the whole story about the biology thing. A visit to the doc will have to happen but I...

Was just going to post (having managed to actually get out of bed today) when I read Alice's post and so stole her wonderful header. This is the opposite story as a warning! Was ill yesterday - couldn't eat all day and for some of the day before. Scores in 4s and 3s while I just slept. This...

I am disappointed to find two 6.2s after lunch. Not had any 6s for over two weeks. What did I eat? Tesco tuna steak (says no carbs), courgettes (2g carbs, weighed on dietary scales and checked with Collins, as are all these figures), brocoli (1g) plus a benecol (4.2g). The only other time I...

Does anybody take this who is not using statins? I just wondered about benefits and side-effects and how much to take if it is of benefit. Or is it a waste of space??? TIA