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Hi All, I would appreciate any advice, experiences or pointing in the direction of any information. I’m feeling a little (very) upset right now and not really sure how to help myself further. basically I had my annual review at the hospital on Wednesday and it’s left me feeling a little...

Hello, I haven’t posted on here for ages. I’d appreciate your thoughts please, the incident below has left me worried about going out again. a little background, I have been shielding for a year, but having had my vaccine 4 weeks ago, I decided to venture out. While shopping in Costco (I know...

just thought I would let everyone know I have had and very much enjoyed some low carb noodles from Lidl. 5g carbs per half pack. They were in the refrigerated section and looked and tasted very much like fresh egg noodles. They are actually made from fish but you would never know. Made a lovely...

Hi there, I was just wondering if anyone else has been to the insulin resistance clinic at Addenbrookes? My local hospital have referred me there as we know I am producing twice the amount of insulin I need. Despite losing 3 stone, eating low carb and exercising regularly the blood sugars won’t...

hi, A little bit about me , I was diagnosed type 2 aug 2014. Been on various meds, currently on metformin, gliclazide, trulicity and humulin I insulin. Try to LCHF with no more than 50g carbs per day. I exercise regularly. my gp has come to the conclusion that I’m very insulin resistant. I’ve...

I've recently had a dexamethasone suppression test for cushings… anyone under stand the results of <11nmol/L (185.0 - 624.0) is it a high or low reading for cortisol? I know most of you guys aren't medically trained, but I'm struggling to find any info regarding levels online.

Hi there, has anyone who is LCHF been prescribed Orlistat? I’m worried about how suitable it is? Any experiences please.

Ive had a week of high blood sugars despite eating low carb and exercising regularly. My GP this morning has put me onto humulin. I’d love to hear from others about their experience of moving onto insulin.

I frequently go to the gym including today and generally eat low carb, but I can’t get my bs down today. Was 16 this morning, 17 at lunch and now 20 before dinner. Have eaten full fat Greek yogurt with berries and sunflower seeds for breakfast. Snacked on some celery and peanut butter. Had a...

does anyone else get easily annoyed/ frustrated/angry/ upset with thier loved ones for the tiniest of things? I’ve only been like it since I’ve been diagnosed in 2014. This week I’ve been so bad I’ve pushed my lovely boyfriend away who says he can’t cope with me anymore (I don’t blame him) Has...

Has anyone had to wait a long time for blood test results for c-peptide to measure the amount of insulin they are producing. Had my blood test on 29 jan and I’m still waiting. My GP has said the hospital save them up and batch test them. I’m getting impatient for the results.