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  1. res1492

    For all those newly diagnosed

    That settles it....I'm coming to live with you...that food sounds amazing...let your family know that there's going to be another person in line for the shower in the mornings and that if they want to go ahead and bake something to celebrate my arrival im partial to upside down pineapple...
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    For all those newly diagnosed

    5 stone lost from Oct 18 - Mar 19 that's amazing well done but what's the real secret and can it be done without going outside? Please can you give us an insight into what a normal day of eating is for you?
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    For all those newly diagnosed

    WTH...i absorb more than that through my eyeballs just looking at a piece of bread!!!
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    New guy here!!

    Hello peeps..sorry for the absence...another quick update...4 weeks ago i was 24.4 on my meter...as of today i woke up at 6.6 and im 5.3 just before having my tea at 7pm.....looks like im cured.."peace out b*tches"...thanks for all the help...its been a long 4 weeks, the ups, the downs, the...
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    3 hours after eating 12.2 mmol?

    I didn't want to go to the doctor either but after being dragged there by a family friend my BG was 24.4...and i thought i was fine.....not going because you'll have to come of the keto is not a good enough excuse. Guessing your blood sugar by the way you feel is a huge no no as far as im aware...
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    No sweet taste in the "Cracker Test"

    I tried it earlier, just out to buy another pack of crackers...i couldn't make my mind up and before I knew it id ate 16 of the little buggers, half a block of cheese and washed it all down with 3 quarters of a bottle of wine.....can someone explain the rules again, please?? :facepalm: What do...
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    Does the apprehension pass?

    I would love to give you that info but I was only diagnosed yesterday...the doctor definitely said the blood test came back and there was 10% sugar in my blood...again bear in mind I don't have a clue what I'm talking about so that might not mean anything I only started taking my tablets...
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    What have you eaten today? (Low carb forum)

    Thanks Brunneria...i was kinda joking about question number 2 but i did find out the answer to number 3...."You can never have too much bacon!!!"
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    New guy here!!

    Hello, quick update for anyone that wants to take me under their wing. At 9 am my blood sugar was 17.1(took tablets at same time)......at about 1 pm it was 12.7 ...at 7:30 pm it's 7.8 I've not had tea yet but I've had 5 mouthsful of bran flakes for breakfast ...5 rashes of bacon and 1...
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    New guy here!!

    It’s not that bad now spell checks exist, I don’t have a problem reading, it’s spelling where I fall down, I know how you are meant to sound out words to spell them but my brain won’t work like that, if I can’t remember how a word looks I can’t spell it, it’s all done with memory, the strange...
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    Does the apprehension pass?

    Wow i didn't know you could actually go from 1 to 2 and then into remission...thats amazing..gives me hope
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    New guy here!!

    ok last post...i just did my blood sugar and its 9.9 but i haven't eaten since about 3pm (16.8) , its 8:45pm now....its goin in the right direction at last. Thats it, no more posts tonight...good night everyone :happy:
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    Does the apprehension pass?

    Im new to this and for some reason, i get really apprehensive taking my blood sugar...like REALLY apprehensive, to the point of thinking about not doing it at all in case it's high and i panic....please tell me this passes. EDIT ok from 16.8 at dinner today its gone down to 9.9, is it meant...
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    Type 2 Leg cramps below knee

    hello...i haven't started the statins yet.... I only got diag'ed today....the cramps have been happening for the past 2 weeks or so...are sugar-free sports drinks ok to replace electrolytes or do they contain carbs? I'm sorry I know these are entry level questions but I don't have a clue what...
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    Diagnosed today and scared

    Diagnosed today and scared
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    New guy here!!

    Hi Debandez..... After finding out from my doctor today i jumped in and read so much it's all spinning around in my head, I got lots to think about. I have the diet doctor app it got some really delicious ideas that I will be trying. Can I ask what LCHF and hba1c is? Thanks for your reply As I...
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    Alcohol wipes before finger prick test

    I used to know a heroin addict that was told by his doctor not to use the alcohol wipes because prolonged use makes the skin thicken up making it hard and painful to prick, I know the 2 are worlds apart but just an observation
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    Type 2 Leg cramps below knee

    Hello again, So I’m pretty sure that this question has been asked before but I’m really bad at using forums. I’m been getting calf, feet and even toe cramps when sleeping, the worst time is morning when I lay on my back and stretch...... both legs cramp really bad. Can this be pinned down to...
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    New guy here!!

    A big thank you to everyone for making me feel welcomed, being able to talk to people in the same boat means more than you know....well actually you probably all do know what with you going through the same thing...anywho THANK YOU
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    What have you eaten today? (Low carb forum)

    Hello...im new here.....a few questions:- 1. Am i right in thinking I can eat as much bacon and egg as i want and it wont affect my BG? 2. Is it possible to die by overdose from bacon? (this one i need to know) 3. How much bacon is too much bacon? On a serious note, i have been reading through...