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  1. Emerlou

    Carbs in lentils ?!?!?

    Thank you so much everyone for getting back to me, I felt sure the recipe was wrong but was seriously hoping! Think I will try with a smaller amount and see what that does to my BS, but lentils might still be off the menu for me :bored:
  2. Emerlou

    Carbs in lentils ?!?!?

    Really hoping someone can help with this as the internet has only confused me more! On the Diabetes UK site I've just seen a recipe for a yellow lentil dhal, stating that a 300g serving would have less than 2g carbs. https://www.diabetes.org.uk/Guide-to-diabetes/Recipes/Channa-dahl/ That...
  3. Emerlou

    LCHF Rocks !

    Just realised I never did come back to report results after seeing GP. My HbA1c level has dropped from 54 in February to 36 in May. My GP says my diabetes is effectively in remission. He was concerned about the sustainability of such a change to my usual diet and has asked to see me again in...
  4. Emerlou

    LCHF Rocks !

    Thank you so much everyone for your comments, I am still feeling very chuffed and looking forward to going to GP now :) I totally agree with you Mark, I think the more that health professionals hear about the results that LCHF is giving their patients the more likely they are to reconsider...
  5. Emerlou

    Levothyroxine and Metformin

    Hi Masna, I'm on 500mcg Metformin and 150 levothyroxine a day, originally prescribed 1000mcg Metformin but gave me dreadful stomach cramps and the rest so dropped back down. I don't find that they interact badly in any other way but I'm sure there are others on here who can tell you much more...
  6. Emerlou

    LCHF Rocks !

    :) Hi Brunneria - yours and some of the site admin have been some of the most influential posts I've read and have really helped and encouraged me so a personal thanks is definitely in order !
  7. Emerlou

    LCHF Rocks !

    This is my first time posting so go easy on me guys ! I've hovered around the fringes since being diagnosed almost 18 months ago, reading the brilliantly helpful suggestions and some amazing success stories but never felt a strong enough urge to post anything until today. You all - with your...