Search Results

Am a 72 year-old type, two diabetes, diagnosed about five years ago. Control is with diet and exercise. Recently, after noticing a slight increase in my blood sugar, I decided to use a CGM solution, start intermittent fasting, and go on a keto diet. Question: can one do keto diet long-term? I...

is it over the top to use a CGM solution when I’m T2, diagnosed in 2017 and so far been able to stay off meds on account of exercise and diet. It’s just that I e noticed my BG levels creeping up a tad. Last week I invested in Dexcom One (three month bundle): it’s giving me a fuller picture of...

70 years old with T2, no meds and on LCHF (50-60 grams carbs per day). Training for my second marathon walk. First time round, about 5 months ago, did not give much thought to nutrition during walk, which created problems although did finish in 7:25 hours. With LCHF in mind, would appreciate...

I guess this is a question about absolute versus relative numbers. I’m T2 and in remission via LCHF diet and exercise. The other day decided to check things: Reading before lunch = 4.9 mmol/L Reading after 1.5 hrs = 7.4 Reading after 2 hrs = 5.8 So here’s the question. In itself a peak of...

My dear wife came across these at Holland &Barrett. Not bad at all. For the first time in 3 years (since I was first diagnosed T2) I’ve had the opportunity to eat something that is or closely resembles pasta. [emoji106]

Hi I’m a 69 year old well controlled T2 (no meds), diagnosed 3 years ago. I walk 5 k pretty much 5-6 times per week Yesterday, I decided to challenge myself and completed a walking marathon at an average speed of 16 min 29 sec per mile. I really didn’t think through the nutrition aspect. I...

Hi there I'm 69 yrs old. I was diagnosed T2 in Dec 2017. I took measures: went down from 85k to 65k, started my own version of an LCHF diet (around 60-70gm carbs per day), tracked food daily on MyFitnessPal, started exercising (brisk walks mainly. 5k). HbA1c went down from 51 to 38, but over...

Just came across this. Boy, is it good.

About 10 days ago my wife received an email from her brother. He had been hospitalised because of a sore on his foot that had become quite infected. Following evaluation, the consultant told him that he was diabetic, that the results pointed to his having been so for a number of years and that...

Interesting article. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/jul/10/sugar-in-fruit-juice-may-raise-risk-of-cancer-study-finds?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Guys I’ve contracted some kind of stomach bug and, since yesterday, I had nothing but the runs. Unfortunately, in the States for a week so can’t see my regular GP. at any rate: what to eat? Everyone is advising sticky rice, which being T2 I can’t eat. Any ideas? Thanks John

My last test about 6 months ago registered 38. The test was an NHS test. Because they’ll basically only test me once a year, I decided to get tested privately through letsgetitchecked.com. It came back at 45. The service seems to be quite good (although getting to fill a test tube from a...

Guys, have just signed up for the 2019 charity London Moon Walk. I’ll be doing the half marathon option and since I’m T2 (no meds), just wondered what’s best in terms of nutrition for energy and hydration during the walk. Thanks

In an LCHF diet, can you overdo the percentage of protein to the point where you can cause kidney damage? Hope this question makes sense. Thanks John

Just saw the nurse at my surgery the other day for my six month checkup. My HbA1C has come down from 51 when I was first diagnosed T2 last December to 38 this past October. I explained that I’ve achieved this solely by means of daily exercise, a strict LCHF diet and self monitoring (4-6 times...

Guys Just went to have my A1C tested and totally forgot that it’s a fasting test. Had a breakfast of full fat Greek yoghurt +flax seeds. Will I need to retest?

Just came across this by reading about Apple’s Health app. It appears to be a app-based diabetes management solution. Their store has this offer: They also offer for-a-fee support Any feedback would be greatly appreciated John

Since being diagnosed T2 last Jan, I’ve been using the Next One meter. Testing 6-8 times/day. Just seen posts for Libre. The system looks attractive since, as I understand it, you get continuous monitoring. Expensive though. Leaving cost aside, my question is: which one to go for? Stay with...

I was diagnosed with T2 in January. My A1C was 51. In 4 months I went down from 83kg to 70kg and brought down my A1C to 44. But I’ve noticed that in recent weeks my FBG has been creeping up from the upper 5s to the mid 6s and a couple of times it’s hit the low 7s. My 90 day overall average...

An explanation please. Woke up this morning and BG reads 7.0 (normally it’s in the low 6s). So decided to eat carb less breakfast instead of my usual full fat Greek yogurt sprinkled with flax seed. Made myself a three egg omelette with a dollop of unsweetened soya milk and an ounce of cheddar...