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    Its only taken me 2 years to update....

    I originally posted almost 2 years ago but have been back a number of times to read and learn. After a GTT April 2011 my GP told me I was prediabetic but then another GP at the same surgery said my levels were fine, there was nothing wrong with me and to eat normally. Well, if I eat "normally"...
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    Blood glucose 12.9

    I have suffered from reactive hypoglycemia nearly all my adult life but have always been told that sooner or later it will turn to type 2 diabetes. I have always been careful with my diet and mostly all has been good. For one reason or another I had a chicken caeser burger in a bun and a few...
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    Went too low

    Thanks for the explanation, I always think it makes such a difference when we understand how things work. Also about the red wine, is a glass of white wine just as good? I used to really enjoy a glass or two of wine a couple of times a week but have cut that out completely, thought alcohol was...
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    Went too low

    Just for information, to get my reactive hypoglycemia back under control, started back on a low carb diet, trying to keep to 50g or under a day. What a mistake, I became dizzy, lightheaded, extreme fatigue, spaced out, miserable and generally unwell. This went on for some days so then I upped...
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    Desperately need some help please

    Thank you for your replies. I have been reading through a lot of the threads here and have noticed that low GI is not necessarily good for keeping blood levels under control. Also, have put 2 and 2 together and realised that any sort of flour and root vegetables seem to have an adverse effect...
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    Desperately need some help please

    Hello, apart from my introduction, this is my first post. I am so confused as to what to eat. I have reactive hypoglycemia, mainly under control but have always been told this will eventually turn to diabetes. Over recent months things have started to change, I am noticing when eating carbs...
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    Reactive hypoglycemia

    Hello everyone, joined today as think I am now developing diabetes. Have had RH for most of my adult life and well controlled (unless I am naughty and eat something I shouldn't). Sugar levels are now rising and dropping more than normal and unfortunately present GP not very helpful. Have...