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  1. NikiBlowman

    2 hour postprandial readings:- 2 hours from start or finish of meal????

    None of the UK literature seems to have an exact time for postpradial testing (that I've found), but I remember reading an American guideline that recommend timing it from your last bite.
  2. NikiBlowman

    How do we have a low carb Christmas?

    I don't low carb on Christmas. I do watch what I eat most of the holiday period, but Christmas day is my day off from Diabetes.... I have bacon butties for breakfast, sweets and chocolate, a massive roast dinner, cake and pudding! One day of the year won't kill you... I do follow it up the next...
  3. NikiBlowman

    What would be your ideal care model for the NHS with your Type 2 Diabetes?

    I had/have an excellent diabetic nurse (Sandra) at my Doctors surgery. When I was first diagnosed she sat me down explained the condition and why it's bad for the body and important to get a good level of control. It was quite basic and at times a little patronising, but I could see where she...
  4. NikiBlowman

    How long have you been low-carbing?

    I've been on a lowish carb diet for about 3 years and lost I 13stone in my first year. I've since started resistance training and gained a little bit of weight along the way. A little bit in muscle mass and little from adding back in to many carbs.... I've been back on a low carb high protein...
  5. NikiBlowman

    Hello there!

    Thanks for the welcome.
  6. NikiBlowman

    Hello there!

    Hi I've been Diabetic for three years now and it's changed my life. I'm not only managing my condition with lifestyle but I'm thriving with it! I've gone from hardly being able to walk down my high street to long distance bike rides and powerlifting/bodybuilding.... It's not competitive but...