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    Red Wine

    Hi Steve, Same comment to you as I sent to Ardberg - I take Gymnema Sylvestre which is supposed to increase insulin sensitivity - 1 400mg tablet before I eat and Chromium. Slow release multi vitamins too. What do your ones do. I know about Cinammon but not the others
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    Red Wine

    I take Gymnema Sylvestre which is supposed to increase insulin sensitivity - 1 400mg tablet before I eat and Chromium. Slow release multi vitamins too. What do your ones do. I know about Cinammon but not the others :)
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    Red Wine

    Nice one!!! No chance, though, Sid. :lol:
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    Red Wine

    Cheers for all the comments guys - it's the variation in sugar content that I need to look up on ... That and someone hiding the bottle once I've poured a glass! Hee hee :mrgreen: Will check it out
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    Low Carbing and juveniles - good idea or not?

    Thanks for those comments guys. When I'm asked again, I will simply give the parent the link to this discussion. I love the way there are so many people with experience and opinions on this site. It helps make a more balanced judgement on things that you're struggling with. Fab!
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    Low Carb Recipes

    Re: Dave's creamy, parmesan cabbage!!! I just played with this - used spring greens that I cut into strips, 150 ml double cream, French mustard (1tblspn), onion rings and king prawns. Added a splash of White wine to make it a bit more runny. It was delicious, 0.9 units for a third of it meant...
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    Low Carbing and juveniles - good idea or not?

    I strongly recommend a low carb diet to anyone who asks, whether diabetics or friends trying to lose weight. I've done it myself before and saw huge improvements all round in a very short space of time. (fell off the wagon with a thump and only just got back on over a year later, but that's...
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    Red Wine

    Cheers Annie!
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    Viv's Modified Atkins Diet

    Re: Viv's Modified Atkin's Diet Thanks Viv - much appreciated advice that I'll be following. :)
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    Red Wine

    Can anyone tell me the low carber's opinion on red wine? It's my daily treat of an evening and whilst it doesn't have an impact on the blood sugar levels, I'd like to know if it's going to cause me any long term damage? I am a type 1 on a pump and was dx in January 1977 (I know - I should know...
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    fallen off the wagon

    I well and truly fell off the wagon - 2years ago! It started with a lasagne with regular pasta, then a couple of potatos ... Now I'm 3 stones heavier with a HbA1c of 9.4. Easter Saturday was my turning point and here I am, back again, starting over! Bloods have been between 4 and 10 for the...