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As yet undiagnosed reactive hypoglycemia/impaired glucose tolerance. Whatever it is, it appears to be on the Diabetes spectrum. A year or so ago I was merrily chugging along when symptoms started. Long story short: bowel problems, scans, specialists, drugs, side effects, 1 week without sleep...

Okay, so I've read the theory: low carb, keto, induction flu, dietdoctor side effects etc. I have a possible (read probable) diagnosis of impaired glucose metabolism/reactive hypo-glycemia. (bloods show fine but waiting on a 5hr OGTT) At some point, I need to man up and sort out my diet or...

Does anyone have any experience of the possible side effects of a LCHF diet? Basically, how did it go when you started? This is something I'm probably going to have to try, just kind of scared of basically 'hacking' my metabolism. Thoughts on long-term issues too?

Has anyone had the OGTT? What was your experience? I have a possible diagnosis of reactive hypoglycemia and the specialist want me to have this test. I'm dreading it! If I do have RH, isn't this test going to be 5 hours of hypo-horror in a waiting room?

Hi, new here! If I'm posting in the wrong place, my apologies. I'm still in the process of trying to get a diagnosis on the NHS and its proving a difficult struggle. Any advice would be helpful, though of course I'm not expecting to actually diagnose myself, just point the NHS in the right...