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  1. Tony 1711

    Late evening snacks

    Hi all, I was wondering if any of you get a craving for a late night snack and if so what do you have ? I know there are those that advocate to eat nothing after 7pm and I tend to stick to that but lately I have been wanting a snack late in the evening but am wary of eating something that will...
  2. Tony 1711

    Testing for Ketones

    Hi all, I am a T2 and normally diet controlled, however after my last hba1c results had gone back up tp 70 my gp has recommended a SGLT2 Dapagliflozin. With this I need to monitor my Ketone levels to prevent ketone acidosis. My problem is it was not explained when to test, is it the same as bg...
  3. Tony 1711

    Help needed, Flax Seed flour

    Hi all, my wife would like to make pastry for a pie but with flax seed flour instead of white flour. Is it just a case of replacing the flour with the same amount of fax seed flour ?
  4. Tony 1711

    Diabetic Ice-Cream

    Well I thought I was being good by buying "diabetic ice-cream" instead of our normal Kelly's ice-cream. However on getting home and checking the carb contents of the two I was shocked to find that Kelly's was better. Franks Diabetic Vanilla: Fat 6.1g Carbs 19.7g Fibre 0.5g So a net carb content...
  5. Tony 1711

    Headaches

    Hi all, I am a T2 and not on any medication, diet control only. I have been on a low carb diet for a few days but have noticed that recently I am getting a mild headache first thing in the mornings, any thoughts ?
  6. Tony 1711

    Just diagnosed with T2

    Hi all, as the title says, I have just been diagnosed with T2, with a hba1c count of 78. I was dissapointed to hear from the diabetes nurse that they do not recommend BG testing as I am diet and lifestyle control and will have to rely on the 3 monthly testing. Well I intend to ignore that advise...