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  1. brassyblonde900

    Could it be looooove - à la Bob-Marley

    After years... no decades of shying away from strength training. I stopped stuffing my ears with my fingers, and going la-la-la-la!! and decided to take the plunge. I consulted with one of the FT at the gym, who has devised a plan for me. The first week was haaaard..I ached in places I did not...
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    I am looking for a forum dedicated to exercise on this site..I have searched and searched no....luck

    I would appreciate a link to a forum dedicated to exercise on here, if there is any please. Obligado:joyful:
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    Effects of a low carbohydrate diet on energy expenditure during weight loss maintenance-BMJ 14/11/18

    https://www.bmj.com/content/363/bmj.k4583 According to the British Medical Journal in a randomized study published today, finds amongst other things that - Conclusions and policy implications Dietary composition seems to affect energy expenditure independently of body weight. A low glycaemic...
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    Converting Fructosamin values to HbA1c

    If you are like me and get the Fructosamin tests instead of the more commonly done HbA1c, because for some of us, HbA1c measurement is not a reliable marker of glycaemic control in diabetics with any condition associated with shortened red blood cell life span, worry not. I finally found a...
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    Does anybody have information about this CGM by Accu-Chek?

    https://www.accu-chek.co.uk/implantable-cgm/eversense-xl According to their site, "Roche Diabetes Care are proud to announce its collaboration with Senseonics Incorporated to launch Eversense XL in the UK. The Eversense XL CGM System is for people who actively manage their diabetes, and...
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    Freestyle Optium Neo H Question?

    Hi folks I have a question I self fund my test strips, and the corner stone of being able to afford them, is snagging a bargain whenever I see one, on any of the online marketplaces. I can purchase a Freestyle Optium Neo H, blood glucose test strips at a reasonable price online, however, my...
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    Drugs that affect blood sugar

    I came across this list from another site, to say I was surprised is an understatement http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/drugs-that-can-affect-blood-glucose-levels/
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    Is it possible to 'over correct'

    I was diagnosed in 2014 with a HbA1c of 9.6mmol/l I told my Dr that I want to try diet and exercise first before going on meds. He agreed with me. I came here (lucky me) and was fortunate to read about Dr Richard Bernstein's protocol. I got the book, absorbed the information therein and followed...
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    Blood Glucose Spike - At What Point Is A Post Prandial Bg Rise Unacceptable.

    I made some Keto coleslaw yesterday, I lack discipline when it comes to Sauerkraut or any other kind of 'sour' cabbage, I ended up scoffing all 450grams of the stuff (1lb in old money)…:greedy::greedy:.I knew I had majorly cocked up, so it was test test - test I had tested before eating, it...
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    I love fasting, fasting doesn't love me.

    I had been doing OMAD, 18:6 ,20:4 Just generally mixing it up. My fasting BG 4.2mmol/L - 4.8mmol/L post prandial never above 5.4mmol/L. I eat low carb. 2 weeks ago I started EFs 5 days to be precise. I also do 1hr HIIT 4-5 times a week. Since EF my blood sugar is high and not coming down. My...
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    Finally Sussed which BG monitor is inaccurate

    I am type 2, I'm not on any medication. I use both the SD Code free and the CareSens Dual to monitor my BG levels. A lot of the time, I test with both. And there is consistently at least 1mmol/L difference in their readings. With the SD Codefree giving me the higher reading. Anyway, I started a...
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    Type 2 My 2 Meters are showing 2 different readings

    Hi Everybody, I'm a newbie to the forum and I have a bit of a situation. Here goes; I have 2 BG meters One is the SD code free, which I have had for almost 2yrs, However a week ago I got the Care Sens Dual, This is so I can test my ketone levels, I want to start a ketogenic diet to better...