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I will aim to go down in weight whilst maintaining muscle. I am a big build and barrel chested so I'll just aim to reduce body fat and see where I get to!

Sorry for the lack of update folks, I've been busy with work. However, I have really concentrated on dropping my carb intake the last couple of weeks and I can now see signs of it working! For the first time in my recorded BG results I had a result below 10! After an 18 hour fast, my bg was 8.2...

Thank you for this link! I look forward to watching the film. *Edit* Just wanted to add that I am a MTB'er and have been since my youth but I haven't touched my bike since being told I had ulcers and to keep off my feet. I am excited about the thought of getting back on!

So yesterday I started fasting at 3pm and my BG was 8. During the fast I only drank peppermint tea and water (with a slice of lemon). Before breaking my fast (ended up being 18 hours) this morning my BG was 9.2. I ate, 4 fried eggs 4 slices of ham 4 slices of mature cheddar I had a tea with...

Thanks for your reply. I'm going to book in to see my GP and ask if I can have the tests done. In the meantime I'll see if I can get it done privately somewhere. It usually takes some time to get seen by my GP so I have sometime to really concentrate on taking my own readings and further...

Thanks very much! I deffo need to eat more veg in general and especially greens. I need to look up details on carb values. Thanks for the link, I'll watch it after work.

Thanks, I'll have a look for some.

I am starting the testing around food now not just before. Thank you

Thanks, how did you know you'd reached ketosis?

I'm not sure when I last had a fasting test done then, all that has been mentioned over the last few years is the Hba1c.... I'll make sure to ask for one and if they've been doing them, thank you.

Thanks for your reply. I've watched a few videos on YouTube that led me to believe it was < 20g, happy to read that that I can do < 50! So you're A1c was very similar to me then? That is a fantastic turn around in that time frame, well done! Do you have any tips?

Thank you for the link. Is my GP likely to agree to doing the c-peptide test? By fasting glucose is that a hba1c taken from the same blood sample?

Insulin resistance seems like a big issue of mine but medical staff seem to disregard it. Is there a blood test that can identify resistance?

I've not been doing the 2 hour past food testing but I'll start doing it.

Yeah, I have issues with my feet anyway (hammer toes) and fairly severe neuropathy but I do like walking (haven't done a decent walk since October!) Running might not be for me but I'm hoping biking esp MTB is going to be a big part of my future.

Also, I do test my bloods every day but have not seen a a fasting level below 9 in a very long time.

I've just ordered it from Amazon. Thanks for the tip. I think it was Jason Fung's YouTube vids that got me going down the low carb route, albeit my lazy half assed approach. :/

Just for some info. I do 16/8 fasting Monday to Friday and on a weekend I like to eat with the family but with two young children I face temptation quite a lot. For example, I was making my son a sandwich and caved and had 2 slices of bread and butter this past Saturday. I knew instantly it was...

Honestly it is the threat of weight gain and it's always felt like a last resort type of option to me. I feel like gaining weight would undo the good work I've been doing but I do understand the numbers don't look good to the docs.

I hadn't thought of that! I'll get on with doing some good. I did start having apple cider vinegar whilst I was on them, perhaps I'll start doing that again. Cheers