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So when I was diagnosed as pre-diabetic in February this year, they also weighed me. I had an HbA1c of 43 and a BMI of 41.8. I was given the flu jab in the very first meeting with my diabetic nurse but I was a bit overwhelmed and didn’t really know why they gave it to me. So this year when I...

Hi guys. I have a question that’s not about myself. Both my parents (who are currently overseas, outside the UK) have contracted COVID and it’s been serious enough that they were admitted to hospital. It’s been an incredibly stressful time but they seem to have got a handle on their oxygen...

Hi all, in a previous post I mentioned that I’ve been experiencing some hair loss as I’ve got into my keto diet. I’ve lost a fair bit of weight and I put it down to that but I had bloods done to check for deficiencies. Most of the numbers came up pretty normal - except for Vitamin D and Zinc...

Hiiiii guys. Some context to what I'm about to share. I was diagnosed Pre-Diabetic with two HbA1c tests of 48 and 43 in Feb this year and I posted recently about an upcoming blood test that I was super nervous about. Well, I just got the results. New HbA1c is... (drumroll) 31!!!! Hurrah...

Hi guys! So I got diagnosed as pre-diabetic in February. My HbA1c was 43 after two tests (first one was 48 but apparently it's policy to only diagnose after 2 tests.) Since then I have been Low Carb then Keto and lost about 33kg. I have a blood test coming up and I am SUPER nervous. What if...

Hello everyone! I just wanted to celebrate my lifestyle change today on the forum that really helped me make it. I had my 12 week weigh in today and have lost a total of 17.7kg on a low carb diet. I am eating about 20g carbs a day but I don't think it's technically Keto because I'm not going...

Does anyone know where I can get the carb count for spices? Do you all count those carbs?

I got diagnosed as pre diabetic around 4 weeks ago. I’ve really overhauled by life since then and am on a low carb diet, trying to transition into keto. I’ve lost weight and I’m feeling good. But today I got my call from the Diabetes Prevention people my GP put me on to and it threw me for a...

Hi all, new to counting carbs. Just wondering what the best database/app there is out there? For iPhone users if it matters. I downloaded Carbs & Cals but it seems a little buggy.

Hi guys! I'm currently on Day 2 of tracking my carb intake and I was wondering if anyone wanted to share their specific success stories on Keto or LCHF diets? I'm trying to get myself motivated!

Hi guys! I have a question, if you guys have an increase in blood sugar - not necessarily a big spike, just a notable increase - are there any symptoms (however mild) that you feel? I have an obsessive compulsive and addictive personality and with the help of my doctor have agreed not to be...

Does anyone here have any amount of dark chocolate as a treat? If so, which kind and how much do you have? I'm a newbie so I'm not sure whether I can occasionally have a bit of chocolate or not...

Hi everyone! I just wanted to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Rosie, I'm 35 and I live in London. I was just diagnosed Pre-Diabetic with an HbA1c level of 43. That was on my second test. The first one - approx 2 weeks ago -was at 48. I was just at the start of a complete diet and...