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  1. Amanda2376

    Confusing readings

    I will try this in morning. Thank u. Wot about the spike afta exercising? Shd I b concerned? How do i compensate? Why does this happen?
  2. Amanda2376

    Confusing readings

    Haha, made me chuckle. I thought I must hv mistyped chicken breast or something, lol. [emoji16]
  3. Amanda2376

    Confusing readings

    Erm..... I'm not breastfeeding or have a baby even. Not sure wot gave u that impression, lol
  4. Amanda2376

    Confusing readings

    My last hba1c was 44. But this was 6 mths ago now.
  5. Amanda2376

    Confusing readings

    Yes, ok. I did my bloods 30 mins after getting up. For breki I had 2 boiled eggs and 2 low carb toast with butter, cup black coffee. Lunch was Greek yogurt, sprinkling of chopped nuts, 6-8 raspberries. Tea chicken and avocado salad with mayo and few chunks feta. Lotsa water- 2-3 ltrs at least...
  6. Amanda2376

    Confusing readings

    Yes I am. As I've gone on they have gone darker.
  7. Amanda2376

    Confusing readings

    Hi. I'm t2d controlled with diet, no meds. I have been bit lax the last few months. So now taking control again and am eating keto. I am in ketosis according to my daily tests, feel great, lost 4lbs in 2 wks. But my bg readings are higher than ever - 8-10 on waking, then only drops 1-2 points 2...
  8. Amanda2376

    Bg and exercise

    Why does bg Increase significantly afta exercise? I run 3 x wk on empty stomach which works well for me but bg definitely spikes immediately afta. Wots goin on??
  9. Amanda2376

    First ever bg test

    Yes it does, thanx. Seems it's ok then [emoji106]
  10. Amanda2376

    First ever bg test

    My new meter arrived 2day. I got up afta my night shift at 2pm and did my 2st ever fasting bg test. It was 5.7. Is this ok?? I'll test again 2 hrs afta eating my breki but what shd I b lukng for for a gd reading?? I'm t2d. No meds. Hba1c of 44. New to this testing....
  11. Amanda2376

    Lchf and headaches

    Meter ordered, thanx 4 advice. Had few glasses salt water (1/2 tsp sea salt in 1/2 litre water) Still suffering headaches. Will hv 2 go c dr but think they'll say stop lchf :-( as they're not onboard with it.
  12. Amanda2376

    Lchf and headaches

    Thank you for your replies and support. I'm going to hv a large glass salt water now, c if helps ....
  13. Amanda2376

    Lchf and headaches

    Thank you. So the meter is £12.89 - no discount code for that??
  14. Amanda2376

    Lchf and headaches

    Thanx for replying as I'm struggling a bit here... I do take Vit B and D supplements but I don't really add salt to anything. I add a bit during cooking if req'd but that's all. I don't hv a blood meter as my hba1c is 44 and I'm not on any meds - controlled with diet n exercise. But I do feel a...
  15. Amanda2376

    Lchf and headaches

    Is anyone else suffering with a constant fuzzy head? Bn eating lchf 16:8 for couple mths now and kp getting these constant bad heads. I drink atleast 2 litres water a day so surely not dehydrated. Any ideas??
  16. Amanda2376

    Type 2 Lchf and 16/8 IF

    Yeh, that sounds gd. I'll kp on with it then, thanx for that. Just gd to know I'm on rite track. Still getting used to this way of eating but wrkg well - can't belv how well! Hvg bn struggling for years to lose. Must hv bn insulin resistant. Hopefully reset things with lchf n IF [emoji106]
  17. Amanda2376

    Type 2 Lchf and 16/8 IF

    Hi. I'm T2D controlled with diet and exercise and no meds. I've bn unable to lose wt previously even tho I'm fit and otherwise healthy. I'm 3 st overweight. Ive bn eating lchf and intermittent fasting (16 hrs fast, eat in 8 hr window) for 5 wks now and really pleased - lost 8lbs so far. It seems...
  18. Amanda2376

    Carb Killa Bars

    I eat Carb Killas regularly, esp afta training or keep with me for emergency snack or food on the go. Can get cheaper from companies on amazon or protein powder/supplement companies online. They are delish
  19. Amanda2376

    Type 1 Naproxen and Codeine

    I take both currently for damaged AC shoulder joint n just had steroid inj. So far so gd. No effects.