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It states 0g Carbohydrates on the side so can you drink as much as you want on Keto.

Hi all been some time since I last posted had my last HB1AC in April was 45 Doctor said it was satisfactory but wanted it back in normal range. Since I’ve split up with my partner and can’t stop drinking alcohol mainly beer and eating the wrong foods, mainly a sugar rush. I’m guessing I would be...

Does it contain fewer carbs, I’ve heard Guiness 0% contains no carbs. Which type has the least amount of sugar. Does anyone consume no alcohol beer as a weekend treat and did it affect HB1AC?

I’m confused it’s 41 and nurse said satisfactory according to print out 20-41 is normal range, however I thought normal range was below 40 isn’t this pre diabetic range

Yes I have a meter I got a craving after a bottle of whiskey and brought a packet I noticed a rise after so I’ve given them away now only had about 4

How does it affect blood sugar, will it cause a spike?

Hi all Since my last HB1AC which was 48, I’ve made a change and stopped drinking beer instead I have Whiskey now neat with no mixer since it’s carb free I’m hoping it will push me back into normal range again, I’m having two bottles a week is this too much on keto though?

Hi all just parted with £20 to buy some new strips results not much difference the old strips were over reading by 0.1 mmol But least I can be certain now

Hi all As the title suggests, I would like to do some testing mainly 2 hours after meals, found my accu chek performa nano and test strips expired June 2020 . I’m guessing there not safe to use, but if I did would they over or under read would I have to add or subtract a figure to get an...

How many a day to feel full, I’m going to start with one in the morning after my egg and bacon. Can you eat as many as you like the same as eggs on keto

48 I admit that I’ve been drinking a lot of beer in the evening lately followed by eating many carbs I’ve got to see my doctor in 4 weeks to discuss the way forward. I don’t really want to go back on Metformin, I see this as a minor blip I’m determined to get back into normal range within 3 months

Hi all My eye test is due at specsavers and it’s free for diabetics, just wondering if I’m still classed as diabetic I’m on no longer on medication. But still have been sent for Glucoma eye screening this year and still have my HB1AC checked annually. I asked receptionist at my doctors and she...

Bad for everyone not just us diabetics

Does it make any difference on Keto I’ve always brought unsmoked

Hi all this is my wife’s last kidney function test could someone explain this to me and whether her results are good or bad

Her kidneys are working at 50% now, she’s currently having dialysis every other day and has been advised it may take 5 to 6 months for her to get better. Just wondering when the dialysis can be reduced, as she’s in a country where healthcare isn’t free, and her treatment is being funded by me...

Hi I’ve tried to find an appropriate forum to post this but to no avail. Basically my wife (who doesn’t have diabetes) has chronic kidney disease and has started dialysis. Her kidneys are working at 40% doctors have said it will take 5 to 6 months for her to get better and the dialysis is only...

I was on it when first diagnosed at 110 HB1AC, I stopped taking it was making my sugars too low and causing blurred vision. (edited by mod)

I just want to keep making progress, and maybe be able to afford a few cheat days on holiday.

From 110 mmoI to 39 on each blood test non diabetic range but can’t get any lower no matter how much weight I lose how few carbs I eat and how much exercise I do. Doctor says this is fine but I’d like to be closer to 30