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Has anyone else had problems with the new Glucomen Areo test strips? I'm finding that probably 50% won't start up my meter on the first insertion, sometimes I have to insert them 3 or 4 times. Then, probably 1 in 10 refuse to suck up any blood causing my meter to time out. It's really annoying...

I've just been perusing artificial sweeteners in the supermarket and having seen Stevia used in many "diabetic recipes" I was surprised to see that Truvia is 99% carbohydrate though that isn't sugar it's polyols. What on earth is a polyol and why, as a carbohydrate, is it better than any other...

Surely the food group mix is the same for everyone? 60% carbohydrate, 30% fat and 10% protein as I recall from my days as an endurance athlete when nutrition was everything. Obviously if you're not exercising then you can reduce the carbs as any excess will be stored as body fat.

If I'm looking for a low carb breakfast that keeps me full until lunchtime I have 125g plain yoghurt, 45g cottage cheese and 50g mixed nuts. Quick and easy to mix, light on the stomach but very satisfying.