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Hi, I haven't been very active here for a while. My Diabetes has not been well controlled in the last couple of years. I think although I did well eating on Low carb for a few years and my figures were great, it just wasn't sustainable for me. I have since discovered Slimming World, and now...

Hi, I have been away from the forum for some time, mainly due to falling of the low carb wagon. I do still try to lower carb but with 3 jobs find it hard to be so prepared as I found very low carb needed to be. I have now been put on Lyxumia and just wondered what others experiences of it are...

Hi, I've been away from the forums for a while and also from my Low carb eating. But now I'm back as the nurse wants to increase my meds. My latest Hba1c was 8.8% which for me is terrible. I'm planning my food shopping and meal plans from this weekend, after I've been paid and will be back on...

I've seen around here people discussing Omegas 3 and 6. I have recently ordered a deep fat fryer. Now I'm considering which oil to fill it with. Normally I use Olive oil, I have seen people suggest that cooking with it loses it's benefits. So I have some ground nut oil which I use to fry, but...

I am very soon going on a 10-12 hour coach journey!!!! I would like to attempt to stay low carb and am now thinking about things I can Bake now and freeze to take with me. The only thing is that I know alot of low carb cakes need to be kept cool to keep. With that in mind I was hoping for some...

Hi, I've had some trouble with my Low carbing lately. I'm back on track now but fancy getting back into some baking. I've slipped into habits. Generally I make low carb Rocky Road, Almost Bounty Bars or peanut butter Brownies. I think I should get back in the kitchen now that I have a little...

I'm seriously struggling with weight loss. I Very low carb 95% of the time. I will admit I do have bad weeks, but I think that is often due to feeling low cos theres been no weight loss = vicious circle. I am considering different options. I did consider the Newcastle diet but not sure I can...

I have an appointment at the local hospitals Endocrinology department on Friday. Not really sure what to expect, I thought I was seeing a diet specialist? Never seen anyone other than the nurse for my diabetes.

I just had a very unsuccessful trip to the chemist. I requested, online a repeat of my metformin and some amlopidine for my Raynauds. Now i ran out of the amlopidine and was desperate for it. so i popped down there tonight thinking it would be there......,.no. The amlopidine hasn't been...

Since low carbing i have discovered new things. I have seen a few veg that i dont know what to do with them. Anyone got some advise on how to prepare or cook the following? Chicory and fennel. are they low carb?

I'm doing a little happy dance!!!! :DThe Lowcarbmegastore is now in Norwich. They also offer a 'Collect from Warehouse' delivery option!!!!!! Now I can get some Russell Stover sugar free sweets without having to worry about spending £6 for postage!!!!! Sorry had to get that out.:oops:

As I was strolling round the supermarket thinking about what veg soup I'd make this week, I spotted pumpkins on sale at a very reasonable £2. So its pumpkin soup this week. Just can't remember how I prepared It last year. I know they are difficult to cut so I was hoping I might get some top tips...

Just thought I'd share, I've just discovered hartley sugar free pots in apple flavour. Also Robinsons have some no added sugar packets in different flavours. Cant wait to try them. oh might help if I tell you I found them in asda.

I've been having trouble lately with massive spiders. I REALLY don't like them. I live alone so the only way I can continue life after I've seen one is to find it and kill it. I was in tears :( last night after one ran under the sofa and he didn't come out for me to get him. I had to terrify...

Hi, I have been following very low carb for about 2 years now. Yes i do have some straying times but generally I stick to it. I have been struggling to lose anymore weight for the last year and a half. I was wondering if there is perhaps a tablet that could help with possible isulin resistance...

Watching this now on channel 5, some interesting bits and they slam cereals and bars! Bit strange but some good info

I started low carbing 2 years ago, in 5 months I lost over 2 stone. Since then ive struggled to lose anymore. I've been good and I've been bad, but I couldn't figure out why I've stopped losing. Today I input all my food on myfatsecret.com and yes I'm under 30g of carbs but only 1300 calories...

Just over a month ago I had my yearly review. I was told I had protein in my urine and my hba1c had gone up. (Ihad a bad March). Due to that I was put onto Ramipril 2.5mg to protect my kidneys. Recently had new blood test and new urine sample. I phoned the doctors for the results and have been...

I'm so excited, just recieved my delivery from lowcarbmegastore. I've got 6 different flavoured syrups and some eyrithritol so I can do loads of baking and make some ice cream!!!! I can't wait to make banana ice cream and maybe banana flavoured choc brownies. Simple things eh!!!!! The syrup...

Went to a physio this morning as had some knee trouble. When we got to the 'you need to lose weight' section she asked what my diet was like....... I took a deep breath waiting for the back lash and said, low carb which helps keep my BG under control. I was most shocked when she said 'well you...