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  1. Gleny

    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    Hi there Mine ranges between 5.1 and 6.3 in the morning.i drink a large coffee with Coconut milk ( no Lactose ) then 25 gram of 85 % Cocoa chocolate.( 4 grams carbs )does not Seem to spike my blood glucose level. Glenn
  2. Gleny

    A few asking for low carb food lists....

    Stick with it,because it does work
  3. Gleny

    What have you eaten today? (Low carb forum)

    Decafe Coffee with Coconut milk. small bar 90%Coco dark chocolate.Two boiled eggs. That’s it until 3.pm
  4. Gleny

    A few asking for low carb food lists....

    Wow little wonder you struggle with your blood sugar most of the food you eat is high in carbs.High carbs turn to blood glucose very quickly.You need to research which food is high carbs and sugar.you will be surprised which is high in carbs. Good luck Glenn
  5. Gleny

    A few asking for low carb food lists....

    Your still Diabetic yet you in remission.If stick to your current weight loss and diet you will not have to go back to taking meds.So congrats and well done or taking full responsibility for your health.Many don’t ! Regards Glenn
  6. Gleny

    How much units insulin is a lot?

    Hi all My resting B/G level is between 4.8 6.8 in the morning after not eating all night I am on a low carb diet which seems to work.i inject 8-10 units of Novomix if my level goes close to 7mmol/L. If my level is low I eat then take insulin after eating.around 6.PM I check my level again It...
  7. Gleny

    The Doctor Phoned This Morning To Tell Me

    Yes eggs are brilliant for Diabetes type 1 or 2 high in protein low GI level carb level is very low.i have done a little research the only down side to eggs they appear to be high in Cholesterol which isn’t good for our hearts.fortunately my cholesterol level is low.I tend eat them every other...
  8. Gleny

    The Doctor Phoned This Morning To Tell Me

    Hi there Yes I agree about carbs you should only eat them very sparingly only a few Grams per day.yes eggs are good for Diabetics yet you can have to many.They can block you up.i guess things react differently to different people.Metformin in can cause stomach pains for some folk.Would say...
  9. Gleny

    The Doctor Phoned This Morning To Tell Me

    Hi there Us Diabetics have to watch our Carb intake I think we all aware of that.To keep healthy we need to consume a small amount of carbs,a few grams per day at least.We shouldn’t cut them out all together.eggs are great but the down side is they are high in Cholesterol although low or non...
  10. Gleny

    Type 2 new to insulin advice much appreciated!

    Hi there I’m in the same boat as you I take NovoMix 70/30 twice a day I seem to be able to keep in the same B/G range as you 5 - 9 as long as keep my food intake down.my AB1levels were very high When blood was taken.I'm not really sure am I TD1 or TD2 either I feel much better after using...
  11. Gleny

    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    Hi Slightly puzzled why some folk with.or rather a lot of folk n the Diabetic world expect their B/G level to be consistently lower than non Diabetics ! Glenn
  12. Gleny

    New diagnosis as type 2 Hba1c test 104 and in shock

    I have read many posts on this site with interest.some of the info is a little contradictory and confusing.saying that the general thread seems to have a lot of continuity which is reassuring.
  13. Gleny

    I feel like crying .... with frustration!!!

    Flora ! Yet I do agree with you.I never got any advice from anyone. it’s just that I have an interest in nutrition and eat healthily.this issue with carbs causes a lot of confusion and heart ache. Glenn
  14. Gleny

    I feel like crying .... with frustration!!!

    Hi there It sounds like you need to change your doctor not your diet ! As many GPs don’t specialise in Diabetes nutrition or diet,some of the information is contradictory In my experience, ! Regards Glenn
  15. Gleny

    Diagnosis was made later in life.T1D

    Hi there I am due another blood test within soon which will should confirm wether I am T1 or T2 the Diabetes nurse thinks I’m T1 I agree this doesn’t sound very scientific.yet I think it’s more than a guess. I mentioned fruit which is mostly berries every day sometimes Greek style yogurt.the...
  16. Gleny

    Diagnosis was made later in life.T1D

    Love Greek yogurt
  17. Gleny

    Diagnosis was made later in life.T1D

    Hi there Many thanks for your information I have been informed about info yet to experience.i am aware about the the regulations about driving I have sent my liencnce to DVLA
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