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I’m definitely T1, the anti-GAD test proved that. But the difference was that I was never dka on diagnosis and had six weeks to change my diet before I got the original diagnosis. I’d had gestational diabetes while pregnant 5 years prior. But my GP was suspicious that T2 wasn’t the right...

It has never been higher than 34. So always in non-diabetic range.

The most I’ve heard of is 11 years. I’m at 2.5 years. Have eaten low carb since the beginning and have never needed insulin.

My doctor has said that there isn’t a prescribed way to pro-long the honeymoon, but what I’m doing has worked for me so keep doing it & testing to make sure it is still working. Presumably you have been tested for anti-bodies. If they are present you have T1, but if you are producing insulin...

Diagnosed almost 2.5 years ago. On 1000mg metformin a day. Last hb1ac in August was 34, which is my highest in 2 years. I eat low carb. I’ve had c-peptide done twice and both times in normal range. The plan I have at this stage is that I will start experimenting with insulin treatment with my...

I’ve never had insulin at all. My initial hb1ac wasn’t at a level where you would prescribe insulin. By the time they did the anti-GAD results, that came back positive (so I’m definitely T1) my blood sugar readings were stable and low enough to again not-warrant insulin. If they had prescribed...

I was diagnosed 2 years ago as T1. But until the anti-GAD test came back as positive it was assumed to be T2 (this was about 2 months) Because of that I did a lot of research, reached the conclusion that I needed to go low-carb and made the change. This change obviously helped my pancreas and 2...

If you wanted to stick to the porridge then you can experiment with cutting down the amount of oats and add something like flaxmeal, chia seeds, ground nuts (walnuts are good), or quinoa flakes to the mix. The first three you are replacing carbs with fat, the quinoa flakes are lower carb and...

I'm T1 and have never had insulin. I was originally treated as T2 (metformin) and 6 weeks later when GAD came back positive I had reduced by Hb1ac to 54 from 84. So I stayed on this treatment. At 3 months post diagnosis it had dropped further to 31 and at 6 months it was 32. I have to eat low...

Yes, she is very good and has a great scientific research based background and lives what she preaches too. Seeing a nutritional therapist was one of the best things I did. With her we have worked on the micro aspects of my diet (getting enough of the right type of fat for me and upping my...

There are a couple of blog posts that I have read recently that might be an interesting read for some of you who haven't seen the weight loss they expected on LCHF. They are written by a nutritionist in New Zealand (I'm a New Zealander) called Mikki Williden. She's well very well regarded, she...

Hi, Pete Evan's has a paleo low carb bread that I make. It's easy and pretty good.

I was 37.

Thanks, that's helpful too. I struggle with tiredness too. Would like to exercise more but I'm a solo Mum with a full time job, so fitting running a home, being a Mum and progressing with my career leaves little time.

The 51 is his latest Hb1ac? The second thing to find out is what the protein in his urine was measured as, this will help gage where the damage is at. There are other kidney function tests too. It is possible to have microalbumuria (the lowest levels of protein leaking) and normal kidney...

To be honest I think paleo, LCHF, keto etc are all about reducing or eliminating processed food from your diet. When you think about it the over-manufacturered or refined foods are where the high carbs and unhealthy fats are hiding. Eliminate those and you are most the way there to improved...

Can I ask - what are your goals? Is it to lose weight? How much do you need to lose? A hypoactive thyroid can affect weight loss and make it hard to lose weight, so it may be that you need to wait until your next round of blood tests and see if that is the cause and they may up your dosage...

I love cooking and have bookshelves full of cook books so experimenting with vege recipes is a creative outlet. Veges are also a good vehicle for healthy fats like a variety of oils. Add nuts & seeds for an added boost. I don't find that vegetables raise my bs levels enough to worry, nor do...

Normally 2 cups for dinner (leafy veg raw because spinach etc cools down to nothing). I am for the same for lunch. I don't always get there, that's my goal though. I go for good variety and in season.

Chia seeds are great. Good source of fibre and omega 3. A teaspoon is plenty. You can soak them first to make a gel. Add this to smoothies made from nut milks for an added boost. Sprinkle on veges like asparagus too. I eat a lot of vegetables. Normally aim for 2 cups. One of green leafy veg...