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  1. J

    Short-term fast energy from carbs

    Thanks all - I def need to do more research, and appreciate all the advice!
  2. J

    Short-term fast energy from carbs

    Hello, I have a question I'm struggling to find a definitive answer to and wonder if this forum could help... I'm type 2 in remission and follow a low carb diet. When diagnosed I took up running and cycling, and am about to enter some ultra distance events. Marathon, 100k walk and 100mile on...
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    Cycling Endurance Energy Snacks Advice

    That's amazing progress. Thanks for the advice. I was diagnosed in Jan 2021 and only classed as in remission recently. Going low carb and exercising has worked so well for me, I'm not yet sure I'm willing to rock the boat by reintroducing full on carbs/sugar yet! I've got my first duathlon in a...
  4. J

    Cycling Endurance Energy Snacks Advice

    Wow - just googled it and that does seem to be what I'm looking for. Thanks for that!
  5. J

    Cycling Endurance Energy Snacks Advice

    I tend to avoid carbs and sugars where possible.
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    Cycling Endurance Energy Snacks Advice

    Hello, My T2 is in remission, and I'm a keen runner who has just taken up cycling. I'm now looking to enter more long-distance duathlon (maybe triathlon) endurance events and am concerned about maintaining energy levels. Typical recommended energy snacks for these events are fruits like...
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    Newbie Hba1c of 110 and scared

    A year ago this month I was diagnosed with T2 with a HbA1c of 112. I weighed 20 stone, and had been very sedentary throughout lockdown. Through advice gained from this forum, research, low carb and exercise my last HbA1c was 33. My doctor had said I can stop taking medication, my high-level...
  8. J

    Coming off Metformin

    Since Jan 2021 I've been on 4 x 500mg Metformin. Today I received a call from the doctor saying I can stop taking them. When I first started taking Metformin I had stomach issues and my short distance vision temporarily deteriorated hugely. Thankfully both of these resolved themselves after a...
  9. J

    Readings after takeaway

    Ah. I didn't know that. If I have it again I'll test at further intervals.
  10. J

    Readings after takeaway

    I presumed the kebab meat would be packed with carb heavy bulking agents and the chilli sauce would contain sugars. It didn't come from a high-end establishment.
  11. J

    Readings after takeaway

    OMG, I watched your vid when I was first diagnosed and it really spurred me on diet-wise. Thanks so much - very inspirational story.
  12. J

    Fasting and restricted meal periods

    Anecdotally, I tend to have a small lunch between 12:00-14:00, and dinner around 19:00. I have black decaf coffee in the morning and water/no added sugar squash throughout the day aside from a can of sugar free irn bru after lunch and dinner. Things seems to be going in the right direction and...
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    Readings after takeaway

    Having been diagnosed in Jan this year, initially I tested my blood glucose daily until it fell to a reasonable level shortly after I started metformin. Since then I have not tested myself. I was a max of 24 before settling around 6. Today I had a kebab and decided to test my blood glucose...
  14. J

    Seeking Medication Advice

    Yep. You were correct. I'll ask for a full breakdown next time.
  15. J

    Seeking Medication Advice

    This is my question really - how much of the decrease is down to medication verses weight reduction and general health improvements. I'd like to think stopping the statins wouldn't take me straight back up to 8.8, but I just don't know and would be apprehensive about finding out. I'd hate to...
  16. J

    Seeking Medication Advice

    Thanks. Kinda makes me wish I'd done it sooner. The T2 diagnosis was what spurred me on, but realistically I could have done this years ago.
  17. J

    Seeking Medication Advice

    Thanks for this. I called the surgery again for the breakdown and all they were able to give me was the HDL which is 1.26 and a HDL ratio of 3.2 which I think is the ratio of total cholesterol to my HDL. The person I spoke to wasn't sure about anything else, but has printed out the result for...
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    Seeking Medication Advice

    I hoping forum users will be able to kindly offer me some advice. I was diagnosed T2 Jan 2021, had a blood test April 2021 and another October 2021. I currently take statins and 4 x 500mg Metformin each day. I've expressed an interest in reducing my medication to my doctor, but my last...
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    Indian Takeaway Suggestions

    Yes, I totally agree with this. I also don't want my family's choice of takeaway to be dictated by my requirements.
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    Indian Takeaway Suggestions

    Hello, We're having an Indian takeaway tonight, and I'm unsure what to order. I know I could order dry tikka, but would very much like an actual curry (without the rice). I've found lots of info online, but this info has often been conflicting so I hoped fellow members could advise their real...