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Having done both Pilates gets my vote. Currently do it on line which is helpful.

Good idea thanks, I see there is a wait for the Libra Freestyle but I have registered for one. Thanks

I have been low carbing for the last few years and have seen good result with a reduction of blood sugars down to 46 mmol or 6.4%. at my last check up in May I decided to remove myself from my 1 x 500mg metformin daily to see what would happen and if I could manage without. Since then I have...

There is a margin of error for meters both upper and lower see the following https://www.diabetes.co.uk/blood-glucose-meters/blood-glucose-meter-accuracy.html

GlucoRx Nexus is a good product works well I have been using one for 2 years

Thanks for this I am 68 years of age and metformin is the only drug that I have been taking the reason that I am wanting to stop is simply that I want to "avoid taking drugs" . I manage with normally less than 100 gms of carbs daily and occasionally fall off the wagon and eat more. I exercise...

No bowel issues with the Metformin but as the results seem to be ok would rather try without I think if only to see if the Metformin is having any effect on my BS levels. i will also check it out with my practice nurse.

In November 2015 my HBa1C was 68% and I started low carbing and it worked I lost weight and my HBa1C dropped rapidly initially to 49% and latterly the mid 40% my last reading in October was 47%. At about the same time November 2015 I was put on Metformin 2 x 500 mg per day. I have dropped it...

Avocado is good, and easy I like it with some protein ie cheese, grilled bacon or egg

I have dupuytrens in both hands. One was operated on approximately 6 years ago and shows signs of coming back, the other will be operated on this autumn. I cannot push my palms together as a result, yes my hands are stiff and painful which I put down to age This does not however stop me...

Had to post this it clearly shows when the graph falls off the cliff edge at the start of 2016 how effective LCHF diet really is. Previous 15 years show a gradual decline is blood glucose levels on a NHS recommended diet.

Why not start by registering on the low carb program on this web site https://www.diabetes.co.uk/lowcarb/ it might be helpfull

Dentist warned that implants might fail because of diabetes so opted for a bridge which has been great

How about fish/vegetables and fruit/

Found this on line http://freefromharm.org/food-products/delicious-vegan-eggs-recipes/

I have made great progress since last November when I started a LCHF regime. I have lost weight and reduced my HBA1C considerably. I am on metformin and in the last month had it reduced from 2 x 850's daily to 2 x 500's. In the last couple of weeks I have had a bad cold, cough, sore throat...

I used to eat mountains of fruit when in season but now get by with a couple of apples a day or some berries and then I feel sometimes that is to much. I try to eat less than 100 gms of carbs daily there are others on this forum who get by with way less carbs but I would struggle. Porridge I...

Previous to my weight loss I regularly had itching calves and arms. It now appears to have stopped I assume that this is down to better blood sugar control.

MyFitnessPal is excellent and works on lap top, and mobile devices