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Gone back down to 6.8 now (pre-lunch), but still weird. Any ideas??

Hi, wondered if anyone can explain what happened to me after breakfast today? Before breakfast my bg was 7.8 (excellent for me), after breakfast of 3 egg scrambled egg and cup of black coffee, 2hr reading was 9.3?? Why would it have gone up so much after a low carb/sugar meal? Feel like I might...

Hi Foxglove, I know how you are feeling, but if you look at low carb/high fat diet threads on this discussion forum you will see that it is very successful. I am only just starting this diet and am finding it hard getting my head round the fact that I should be eating full fat stuff...

Wish I could help but I'm new to all this, and never had to gain weight in my entire life! I'm sure some wise people on this site will be able to give you good advice. Good luck :thumbup:

Thanks all. Well here goes, full fats all the way!!! I do get raised BG after 2 slices Burgen, but couldn't face omelette etc before work. Will go for mixed berries and double cream tomorrow for brekkie (seems RADICAL!) :!:

Thanks Defren, but what about the fats?? Why are we advised to have higher fats when on low carbs? Won't it increase cholesterol? I don't know the science of it!

Hi, I've got another question as am on my 2nd day trying to low-carb. It goes against the grain allowing myself to have lots of fats as aren't we more prone to heart problems? I allowed myself double cream tonight, but feeling guilty. Have I got it all wrong? This is my diet today:- Breakfast ...

Breakfast : 2 slices Burgen bread with Flora Pro-Activ large mug black coffee Snack: 1 apple, handful mixed seeds Lunch: John West Tuna salad (French dressing) with extra lettuce Snack: 2 slices Danish salami Supper: 3 egg mushroom omelette...

Re: The 4% Club Well done Wiflib, Truly inspirational. I am on my first day of low carbing. Did a +2hr test after lunch and was amazed at how quickly it has come down (6.7 compared to 10.2 same time yesterday!) That is my lowest ever reading since last November, I was very excited!! Just need a...

Thanks Paul, just ordered it from Amazon. God, its a minefield out there!!!

The milk thing is weird..... so full fat milk has less carbs than skimmed? Didn't know that! Is there a book somewhere that lists carb values for food? By the way 'swimmer2' love your porridge ideas, thanks.

OK, so no more milky porridge for breakfast, maybe no porridge at all, because it does make my BG spike (been in denial up 'til now, but need to get in control). Red wine in moderation (thats good news!) One last question ...If milk has carbs, what about cheese? Do I have to limit this as...

I have 2 questions that I would like explaining please if anyone can help. 1. I always have porridge for breakfast and count the carbs as 16.2g per portion, but have just noticed that having it made with milk takes it up to 24.8g? (confused). Am I being thick here, but really, does milk have...

OMG xyzzy, what a little ray of sunshine you are!!!! I think you will find your facts are based on Type 2 people who made no attempt to control their diabetes, not for the likes of people on here who are making good effort. I don't think you will die or have body parts amputated just by having a...

I have a bowl of porridge and a slice of burgen bread for breakfast everyday without fail. I take 1 x metformin after it, again after evening meal. No problems.

Hi, Just to answer your question on Metformin. I was told it takes around 3 months for it to take any affect, so don't expect miracles. Also I am on 3 x 500mg Metformin per day (not SR), and suffer absolutely no side affects, even after a good night out drinking wine. Unfortunately neither has...

Hi Disney fan, On a recent visit to Diabetic clinic I was told it can take 3months for Metformin to take any affect. ALso, I tried to cut my carbs right down, but it made me extremely depressed, hungry and very grumpy. I spoke to nurse about this and she said I MUST have carbs with every meal...

So glad you guys were brave enough to post. Thought I was only one with 'self harming' tendencies. I know I should cut back on bread/pizza's and wine but can't (won't) :( Readings always above 10, and I hate myself for being so weak. When I go to Dr's I pretend to be upbeat and in control, but...

I've been on 2 x 500mg merformin for about 5 weeks, but getting weird readings. For example tonight before evening meal my reading was 7.5 (lowest ever), for dinner I had 2 x quorn sausages and half tin of mixed beans in tomato sauce (0.6g sugar/100g), 1 slice Burgen soya and linseed bread. I...

Haven't had any problems with red wine since taking 2 x 500 Metformin/day. I always make sure I eat whilst drinking, maybe that helps! I would say keep practising :D