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Nothing bad, the individual expressed light headedness The individual mentioned they feel weak, and are on a low-carb diet. If there is no medical reason it could be not enough carbs in their diet. I had a couple of clients who where training and eating really low carb diets (roughly 30g a...

How low are we talking with your carbs? double check that it's no less that 100g a day.

Her way was a good one. Every tool you can use is worth it, I was just agreeing with the diet approach rather than straight to medications as with some people Yes stopping the added sugar in your diet is a much useful tool. Fundamentally we don't need to have sugar in our diets, our body makes...

What do you feel is the struggle? is it keeping your number up or trying to stop it from going to low? Have you been tested for hypoglycemia? worth getting that checked if you feel weak after missing meals and so on. Always best to rule things out.

Your doctor seems to have a slightly bleak view on your health. I don't agree with taking prescribed drugs (that's just my thing) I don't agree with metformin at all here are just some side effects from it: physical weakness (asthenia) diarrhea gas (flatulence) symptoms of weakness, muscle pain...

Hi Sophie Keep it simple. Firstly, write down everything you eat and drink and how much for two weeks. Boring I know sorry but it really helps. Then Look at the added sugars in your diet, anything over 5gs per 100g/100ml should be considered added sugar. Start making small reductions and...

If your HbA1c is 42 or over then be more concerned. I have found no evidence of a vegan with diabetes under the age of 65. If you worried about your diet, just make a note of how much added sugar you are having in your diet. White carbs yes are fiber less but eaten with a lot of vegetables your...

Hi Sarah Keeping things simple is a great start. Go through any added sugars in your diet and start to eliminate them. Make one small change every 3 weeks, don't try and do it all in one go. When you feel up to it, incorporate some exercise/movement in your daily routine too. It's simple but...

Get your HbA1c checked first. 42-48mmols is pre-diabetic. it's a good thing to have this information. intermittent Fasting is a good tool, don't get to caught up in the the 'diet' hype. they are all tools to use to your advantage. Spend two weeks writing down what and how much you're eating...

Take it back a few steps. Re-evaluate the added sugar in your diet first. If the only sugars you are having are from carb sources then look at the types of carbs then adjust, after this is done you then look at the amount you are having. Don't get caught up in this "good" "bad" carb thing to...