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I am overwhelmed by the opinions of responders to my initial query. I am not sure that all the cardio-vascular consultants can be wholly wrong. Anyways here's my story: Some years ago I read somewhere that type 2 diabetes was caused by fat blocking the receptors in our muscle cells which...

Hi All I am of the view that a low carb diet is necessary for beating type 2 diabetes. I also believe that a low fat diet is also necessary, though many would disagree. But what I don't understand about low carb diets is that many of them come with a high fat content. Diabetes control aside...

Hi Viv ... It's a struggle but I am sure you can do it ... remember that all our tastes (except mother's milk) are acquired tastes and what you have acquired, you can un-acquire ... all it takes is will power. Raising enough will power depends on motivation and with your sad family history I am...

It is indeed, Barb, but so is Antrim

See you doctor or a reputable diabetes clinic for safety's sake and get diagnosed by a medical professional... but it doesn't seem to me that you are diabetic. Here in Ireland a type 2 diabetic is supposed to aim for 5 to 7mmol 2 hours after meals ... hope this helps

5.2 mmol for me usually

I'm a pretty energetic type 2 diabetic who has managed to "reverse" his diabetes: I was diagnosed with early onset diabetes about 19 years ago. I failed to follow the advice I was given and gradually I developed full-blown type 2 diabetes. I was put on Metformin and given dietary advice. I took...

I have had similar experiences with doctors ... even the diabetes clinic I used to attend gave me dietary advice that didn't help much. I was diagnosed about 20 years ago. My diabetes got gradually worse. I developed problems in my feet and could hardly walk so I took matters into my own hands...

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