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I started the low carb program at the end of 2016. HbA1c was 52 now 32. HDL was 0.9 now 2. Trigs were 3.7 now 0.6. And 4 stone lighter. No going back! I love the way I feel now.[emoji2]

I was doing so well. Just over a year on LCHF with IF, 4 stone off, HDL & trigs improved, HbA1c down to 34 yet I still suffered a heart attack in January this year. Now on the slow road to recovery but suffering anxiety. I'm 52 years old and didn't expect this to happen. I would love to...

I've been doing LCHF for a few months and introduced intermittent fasting 3 months ago. HbA1c has gone from 52 to 46 and now 35. I'm so happy! Sent from my ONEPLUS A5000 using Diabetes.co.uk Forum mobile app

Just read this fascinating book The Obesity Code by Dr Jason Fung. It explores our diet and how this has changed over time, especially since the 1970s when the obesity crisis and T2D started to develop. It gives advice on how to reverse insulin resistance through food choices and intermittent...

Just discovered the work of Roy Taylor about reversal of T2D. Some interesting videos available on YouTube. Has anyone tried a 15% weight loss? Did it make a difference? How did you cope?

Looking for advice for what works to prevent recurring fungal and bacterial infections. I know that ultimately getting the blood sugar levels down to a "normal" level is the solution, however, it would be useful to hear if anyone has tips or has found any personal care products that work? I'm...

HbA1c down from 52 in September to 46 now. I've been following the 10 week program. It can be hard to stick to it at times but I think it's making a difference. I find self testing my blood glucose levels keeps me motivated. Going to try not to undo all the progress over the festive season!

I've recently started testing my blood glucose levels at home and I find they can be high first thing in the morning. I take bendrofluazide and valsartan on waking (between 6 and 6.30am) also lanzoprazole then check my blood glucose before breakfast (about 7am). Could the medication be pushing...