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    A1c update

    Hi All I was diagnosed about 8 years ago with a1c of 140+ and got it down to 40's till i had covid and it shot up to 116. Next a1c was 54 or 53 but latest one has come out at 38. Went on a diabetes rewind programme by nhs but i did not like the recommended shakes so just did it on soups and...
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    NHS recommended vlcd programme

    Hi Just wanted to get my thoughts in on vlcd which was recommended by nhs after i asked my gp if he was ready to put me on it. They did an assessment and said you can do it. I was asked to buy the shakes and started the journey. As soon as i started it i hated the shakes as they were too sweet...
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    Update on A1c but not sure if all is good

    Hi So I got my a1c done and its fallen from 114 or 113 to 51 in 4 months. I am happy but not sure if this was enough. I am only doing diet and exercise and my carbs come from a salad and some cauli rice, i am walking about anywhere between 3 and 6 miles depending on time, i have lost nearly 10...
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    Almond Flour

    Hi All I have been buying almond flour from costco but its got 20g carb per 100g. Is that notmal. Are there any other places that someone can recommend. Ingredients say blanched almonds only. The sticker on website says something else so i dont have the exact carb g per 100g but bit worried why...
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    Confused with bs levels

    Hi I have been diabetic for about 6 years and was in control of it till last year. I got Covid and then work from home ruined my diet plan. I have been doing 16 8 diet for last 5 years which has kept my weight in check but since covid a year and 2 months ago i just started eating anything i...