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    Of all changes in your "old" lifestyle you had to do, which one was the most difficult?

    I still occasionally have fish and chips and pastry, I feel you still have to live. I've got my Hbc1a from 96-37 in 6 month following this philosophy
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    Six Months Since Diagnosis

    Sorry not been on for a while , the rice is protein rice from Carbzoneuk, the bread is live bread from Waitrose or homemade using the Keto king recipe
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    Six Months Since Diagnosis

    I've just had my HBC1A 3 months results, having been diagnosed at 96 then got it down to 39 I'm now at 37. I'm not taking anything for granted but pleased with my progress , I'm 50 in 2 weeks, I've lost 20kg , just through a bit of walking but mainly cutting down on carbs to about 35g-50 a day...
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    New and need to understand

    I know it's not the same and it's more expensive but Carbzoneuk do some very low Carb rice it's 5g of Carbs per portion you will get 5 meals from a bag , it might be worth investing in that
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    Just been diagnosed

    I think your mental health is very important so you still need to live, Ive got my bloods under control by being on a low carb lifestyle change. I still go out but just be mindful of portion sizes, for example if I go out to an Indian il have a bit of rice and naan I try to avoid double carbing...
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    3 Months on HbA1c results

    Yes it is , she was also talking about low carb food before I was diagnosed, but she has done a lot of research and created dishes that taste what I call normal but the subtle ingredients swaps mean it's low carb. I was sceptical at first but with the weight loss and blood sugars coming down...
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    3 Months on HbA1c results

    Thank you that's kind words
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    3 Months on HbA1c results

    Thankyou I will
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    3 Months on HbA1c results

    Hi I updated you a while back after first being diagnosed before Xmas with a HbA1c 96 I'm now at 39. I've achieved thus with support from my amazing wife introducing ingredients swaps , baking me low carb bread, buying low carb food where possible, carb counting and embarking on a lifestyle...
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    Metformin side effect after 2 months

    I had bad side effects from Sukarto Brand, then switched to the more expensive Glucophage Brand and I've had no problems since
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    Diagnosed yesterday!!

    In terms of pasta and rice I've had carbzoneuk rice and pasta which are about 4g of net Carbs per portion which is approx a tenth of normal rice , I've also discovered Soya spaghetti again very low carb , Aldi and Asda do a mung bean based one I use as a pasta and noodles substitute. I was...
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    Brands of SR Metformin

    Are all the Slow release brands containing the same tablet as I've recently switched to Sukkarto and I'm having very bad Diarrohea despite not changing my low carb diet. Any advice would be welcome.
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    Newly Diagnosed getting over the shock

    Thankyou I will pass on the complement. I'm still sticking to my lifestyle, I've eaten out and had a treat this week naan and rice first in 3 months. But yesterday we went to a nice cafe and I had a hybrid breakfast vegetarian of spinach and Avacodo, combined with high meat content sausages...
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    Really struggling with food ideas

    If you Google Headbangers Keto , they have some low Carb but delicious recipes, I've made the soups which you could put in a flask, I've just bought a thermos ultimate , they keep liquids hot for hours
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    Update on my Journey

    https://jenniferbanz.com/low-carb-granola
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    Update on my Journey

    I can relate to what you said I used to be an all or nothing but I'm now enjoying the low carb alternatives, same with portion sizes I've probably halved them and no longer feel hungry
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    Update on my Journey

    This is all new to me what are we talking in terms the levels you refer to as putting you up?
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    Big question regarding symptoms and side effects of treatment.

    I have had some of your side effects so can relate to this . I also at first felt a bit overwhelmed but with some research I've found I can still have some of my old food but just low carb versions. If you search keto recipes you will find recipes
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    Update on my Journey

    I might just try man up and get a normal meter , the lancets my wife can. Help with them if I can't il look at what you suggested.
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    Update on my Journey

    You had the same reading as me , I'm glad your Doing ok