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A big thank you to the contributors to this site from whom I have learned so much. I am doing well on LCHF and have avoided going back on meds which made me very unwell.

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I’ve been buying diabetic cookbooks for over 20 years now. The recipes have quite high carb content which I can no longer tolerate. I’m now buying cookbooks for LCHF eating.

@johnross87 That’s a tough situation. If you think he will agree to testing then buying a testing meter and testing strips might be a good starting point. You’ll find information on this site about when to test. At least that way you can get an idea about what his BSLs are and whether his...

@traceygl I’m not sure how physically limited you are but here are a few ideas that I have tried at various times. If you google you will find chair based exercises and even exercises you can do in bed. You could also try some arm and leg weights (start light) and some resistance bands...

Thanks for your post @Fenn. I have learned a lot from it. I’m probably heading the same way. Long term skinny type 2 with rising BGLs.

I was monitoring carefully as I am aware of the risks of trying new meds. My BGLs didn’t actually improve so there was no new norm for me. Notwithstanding, I appreciate this information @Jaylee and will keep it in mind for the future.

Gliclazide made me feel very ill within a day or two of starting it at a low dose. Weak, shaky, nauseous, disorientated, very drowsy, rubbery mouth. No hypos. Adequate food. I stopped taking it. I’m very sensitive to meds and I’m now trying LCHF thanks to this site. Good signs so far...

I’m a skinny type 2 for over 20 years and a healthy eater. I have the genes for types 1 and 2. Not aware of anything I did to trigger diabetes. We are all different but share the struggles.

@Ojustaboo I have ME too and I am significantly disabled. It makes managing diabetes very difficult. I am envious of your BGLs after eating carbs. Are you still on meds? If so, do you mind sharing what meds? I am struggling to find something I can tolerate. Best Wishes