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    Why won't the NHS tell you the secret to treating diabetes?

    Hi, What is a vicacl diet? i have never heard of it before at all?
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    Don't be afraid of being afraid...

    That was my first reaction when I found out I had diabetes - a hard lump of fear! I am still running scared - but am slowly learning what to eat - and how to live with it. I am see-sawing between managing my diet well and feeling what the hell! It is my mind I need to manage - if I am...
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    I can't stop eating .....

    PS I like to get on the cross trainer for a little while after the evening meal too.
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    I can't stop eating .....

    Hi Lindiloo, I have had the same feelings as you, just because you are home sitting around, near food - I think. I have found that if you keep busy, distract yourself and take the focus away from food it helps. Take up a hobby or craft of some sort that you enjoy - or read a book - or play...
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    Type 2 How do you achieve low blood sugar levels?

    WOW! I think my doctor would have a heart attack on the spot! LOL! it obviously works for you though which is so much better than the progressive illness I was told it would be.
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    Type 2 How do you achieve low blood sugar levels?

    Thank you for all this info .... that is most helpful. The doctor told me to aim for under 53 which I suspected was way too high because it is so far above normal levels, and I can see from your answer that it is. I got 46 (7.5) after three months but I obviously need to keep working to get...
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    Your carb nemesis?

    All grains potatoes and sugar seem to be a problem for me.
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    Type 2 How do you achieve low blood sugar levels?

    I just love your motto - I think I am going to print it out and stick it on my fridge!
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    Type 2 How do you achieve low blood sugar levels?

    This is all such good advice. You have given me such hope .... I CAN achieve the same level of control as you and I will ...... though it will be so nice having all you guys to help when it gets hard ...... and it does sometimes! Very. Does it still get hard for you ... how do you cope?
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    Type 2 How do you achieve low blood sugar levels?

    OMG! I am blown away with your strength of character. That is an awesome achievement! That has really given me something to aim for. I am not sure having occasional treats is such a good idea ....... how risky is it? I mean how many times can you do that and still not get complications...
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    Type 2 How do you achieve low blood sugar levels?

    Thank you so much for all the links to great information - you guys all rock!
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    Type 2 How do you achieve low blood sugar levels?

    Thanks for the welcome and thanks for the links. I am still feeling rather overwhelmed and a little frightened to be honest so the forum is going to be a fabulous support!
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    Type 2 How do you achieve low blood sugar levels?

    How do you achieve such low blood sugar readings as a 4? My lowest ever is a 5.8. What on earth do you eat? Are you low carb and high fat? My dietician told me this is not OK as it causes strokes and heart attacks. She is advocating a small increase in good fats but basically a very...