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Just a follow up post. I bought some new test strips and tested my levels…I’m overjoyed to say I getting good readings…so it appears that expired strips were the culprit…..it really scared me. I’m so grateful to the good folk on this forum, for your supportive messages, and understanding. It’s...

Hi fibre low carb bread, with natural peanut butter. A handful of roasted monkey nuts, and a protein shake made with water (1g carbs)…

New strips arriving in a few days…I really hope it’s the reason behind all this.

Ive been looking for reasons ( because I actually feel fine). ..just discovered that the test strips I’m using expired in August 2015! Could that be the reason …possibly??

Hi. I have been incredibly stupid. After ( last year) being in remission..( diet & exercise controlled)..I went off the rails. For the last 6 or so months, I have been drinking far too much, and ‘ relaxed’ my diet. I gave up alcohol 2 weeks ago, and started some light exercise, and eating low...

Hello again everyone, I thought I’d just update you on recent developments. I thought I’d try out a few things. On Wednesday I had a 2 hr workout midday (previous meal 8pm day before...intermittent fasting), and decided to fast til 8pm, making it 24 hrs from previous meal. My bloods were 5 at...

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Hi Lucylocket, thanks. I’ve double checked my protein shake. 1.4g carbs in a scoop ( which is what I have)....and it’s mixed with water. Hankjam...I don’t know what non-OH sugar means.

Hi Goonergal, When I reversed my diabetes last year I kept meticulous records of my meals and their macro nutrients..to the gram including my readings...Also my workouts etc, I’m on the same eating regimen now..slowly tweaking as necessary..but readings are not right. I’ve never had problems...

I take your point about different carb types. However a meal with paneer ( Indian cubed cheese) and fresh spinach...has no net carbs, but still my readings climbed... I watch my portion size too.

Only 1.2 g carbs in protein shake. Forgot to mention I also had hi lo bread toast with real peanut butter...the Hilo net carbs are about 3g. I’ve had the same first meal with no low carb bread..( so negligible carbs)...and still got a high reading after. I don’t know what’s going on. Ps...I’m a...

Thanks for your advice. I’ve been keeping a close eye on my carbs..but readings are still too high. I had my first meal today at 1:55 pm ( previous meal 8pm previous day...intermittent fasting). Before the meal my reading was 5.2. Net carbs were 5.4 g ( meal consisted of monkey nuts, walnuts and...

Hi, 5 weeks ago I decided to sort out my blood sugars after developing a taste for beer during lockdown. I’ve also been exercising 3 times a week for the last 2 weeks, and have been careful with my carb intake. Only started taking readings from Christmas Day onwards. I’ve been finding that my...

Just had my diabetes review today, and I'm over the moon. My last Hba1c was 70 ( go wanted to put me on meds...I'm currently diet controlled). BP was 160/91. Today Hba1c was 43. BP 122/68. She told me that I had achieved my goal of sending my diabetes into reverse/ remission... and added that...

Thank you so much. You're right, I feel so much better know. It appears this Keto diet is working.

Hi. Since the beginning of 2019, I've been trying to get my blood sugars under control. I've been following a low carb diet and have been exercising regularly ( I'm a personal trainer). I've been monitoring my sugar levels rigorously before and 2 hrs after eating as well as when first waking up...

Hi, regarding bitter melon, I have used it with success..there is no need to spend money on expensive capsules...it is available cheaply in powder form from quite a few Indian grocery shops as "Karela Powder"..Karela being bthe Indian word for bitter melon. Better still..IF you can stomach...

Hi Viv, thanks for the great reply. Here's what I do..and why. I don't want to raise my BG higher than 7 at any time. I use my test strips very often and have found that some very tasty dishes that will only take my Bg up by about 2.5. I am Indian and a vegetarian and finding food that I can eat...

Hi to all. I've had a cold (I think for a few days now...since monday in fact. Trouble is I cannot eat as I'm waiting for my BG levels to drop. I usually eat when they drop to 4-4.5 but today it hasn't dropped below 5.5...I've only eaten 3 very small meals since Monday!! What do I actually...

Thank you all so much for your thoughts. A couple of points...I am not able to digest milk...so I use lactose free milk...so perhaps the elevated levels are to do with lactose intolerance. A typical days diet would be breakfast...wholegrain porridge with added cinnamon powder,almonds,walnuts...