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  1. tristan

    Raised cholesterol since starting LCHF

    loving this lifestyle at the minute, my HBAC1 has plummeted since starting from 93-52. And I have lost 15kg of weight But my last cholesterol check showed it has risen from 4.2 to 5.2 I got a bit of slack from the Doctor just now on the phone when I pointed out my AC1 reduction but what...
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    LCHF advice required please

    just had my latest check in with the diabetic nurse and she was over the moon with my HBAC1 reduction from 93 to 52. That went well, but she wasn't happy my cholesterol has risen from 4.2 to 5.8. Question is have I been eating too much of the wrong fats ?? Mainly eating scrambled eggs...
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    HBAC1 reduction LCHF

    just got my latest HBAC1 result in my review and it's plummeted from a high of 93. Down to 52, To say I'm pleased doesn't cover it, all down to my Low Carb High Fat diet. Problem now is my cholesterol has gone up from 4.2 to 5.8. Need to work out my next plan, LC LF Maybe. Or...
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    Will we live to a ripe old age

    Does having diabetes steal years from us? If we are in control of our blood glucose levels and have plenty of exercise Will we live to a ripe old age or are we going to live a shorter life due to having this condition, no matter how well we manage it I'm hoping under control we have just the...
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    Blood results

    Just got my blood results back, I got put on metformin in late December and have been on LCHF for the last 3 weeks. She said I was doing well but asked for a copy of my levels so I could understand better where I was. The only concern was my triglycerides at 2.2 Does anyone else understand my...
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    Low carb weekly diet videos

    hi My name is Tristan and I have a problem, I'm watching the weekly videos on the low carb plan page And I think I'm in love with the lady who hosts the videos !!! Is this a common problem. ? What can be done about this ?? Lol.
  7. tristan

    Reducing BG levels

    hi all Not been a member long. I got put on metformin at Xmas as my levels were in the high teens all the time. Since then I now regularly get figures around 8 with my meter. But can't seem to get them lower. I once got 7.2 but only once. Do I need to exercise more to jolt my body into...
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    Type 2 and cycling

    hi all. Been on here a few weeks. I am a newly diagnosed cyclist and am a little concerned about what to eat while cycling. Or this will apply to any exercise I guess. I would usually have a carb drink in my bottle when I go out, to fuel me for 3-4 hours of riding. But I was told to stay...