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Hello I really struggle to find information of the "net" carb content of various legumes per 100g to compare. The things I find are per cup or so which do not make much sense. Does anyone have any good resource for that? Thanks!

Hello! Any idea why ferritin increases in keto/low carb at least for some people? Thanks!

Hello! Is there any evidence that Keto or Low Carb diet dissolve gallstones? I am only assuming that given high carb diets can actually create gallstones. Thanks!

Hello! Anyone has knowledge or experience with Ursodiol for gallstone dissolution? Any side effects? Is it effective for c. 25mm gallstones? Is there any positive or negative interaction with keto/low-carb diet? Thanks!

Hello! Obviously keto and low carb diets are very low in carbs and glucose and I am not sure what are their implications on the gut microbiota. Do you have any knowledge or experience on taking prebiotic supplements during keto? Do they help? Are they necessary? Are they useless? Can they...

Hello What and how many electrolytes do we need per day? I cannot find a reliable resource! Is there any calculator? Thanks!

Hello! I am drinking only 700mL water per day, how to increase it to the recommended 2L? I get really bloated and it's very difficult! Thanks!

Hello! I have an infrared room heater that I really enjoy its heat as it does not dehydrate the air, it does not make noise and it also does not emit light. However, it costs £0.40/hr to run and it only heats myself (I have it next to me) and slightly the room. I am looking for a similar room...

Hello! I am looking to based my diet on frozen cooked chicken and frozen brocolli/cauliflower which are convenient and have long shelf life. I plan to microwave them and eat daily. From my research, these are excellent options for a healthy diet (no red meat, no starchy veg, etc) but I am...

Hello! I am on VLCD of c. 800kcal from natural food (unfortunately I cannot tolerate shakes). What supplements do we need to take? From what I researched, we need: 1) at least 0.8g/kg protein c. 90 for my 110kg weight - I am currently at 40-50g per day for 110kg weight, is that ok? 2) around...

Hello! Is inositol/myo-inositol keto friendly? I tried to search but couldn't find a reliable resource! Thanks!

Hello! First time with CPAP and my face has redness which I am not sure if it is from topical infection, topical allergy or just pressure. Any idea how to stop that because I look hideously? Thanks!

Hello! What will happen if a child with diabetes type 1 will not eat carbs at all? (without any other dietary or drug intervention) It will obviously keep its glucose stable as it will be only regulated by glucogenolysis and gluconeogenesis but would that completely fix the problem? Or is...

Hello Is there a heated blanket/throw with thermostat? I mean that will monitor the temperature and switch on/off to keep it stable? From what I see, most have only a level of heat but not a mechanism to achieve a specific temperature under the blanket. Thanks!

Hello Being with long covid, I am experiencing extreme thirst for several months. I am known borderline diabetic type 2 but never had major symptoms from it. I read that covid can cause diabetes and I wonder if anyone has such experience? Also, would it be possible that extreme thirst can be...

Hello Do you know any Meals on wheels in London UK preferably who are diabetic friendly? I am looking for hot fresh food delivery that is hygienic and appropriate for residential patients. It seems they are mostly operated by the councils (so only available to the extremely poor or ill) and...

Hello For those who have sensitive bottom, hemorrhoids etc, have you found anything that helps in wiping? There seem to be various products: Toilet Paper vs Flushable Wipes vs Moist Tissue and some of them maybe medicated with something like aloe etc? Any recommendation? Thanks!

Hello Does anyone have experience with Keto VLCD in London UK? Who can provide support and how to access? Are there any services or even private healthcare professionals with relevant experience? If you have experienced it, were there any side effects or risks? Thanks!

Hello Do you know any good bed bath wet wipes that do not need rinsing but can clean and deodorise effectively skin in any area of the body? Some have quite nasty chemicals and other do not seem to be effective at deodorising/cleansing at all. Thanks!

Hello I am looking for eyeglasses that don't fall off as most I have been wearing for years tend to fall off (maybe more after they get slightly deformed with use). Any recommendations? Thanks!