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Hello there! I find the ALA very helpful for Nerve disturbances and it has calmed my Neuropathy down so much its liveable. Sleeping used to be impossible but I get a good 6 hours a night now. Adrenalin is a major cause of palpitations but your Beta Blocker should be addressing that issue...

Hi there! I am not a Doctor but have worked in the Cardiology Field for 10 years and suffered with Palpitations since my early 30's. I am now 58. In my experience I have both Palpitations and Skipped Heart Beats (PVC's). I take Beta Blockers and found that when my Oesophageal Spincter is...

Hi there! I have been lurking and reading this thread for a while and decided I had to share my experience with DD. I am on the Site as a success story and have kept my BG well under 6 for the last 4 years. I have lost 30 Kgs (66 pds). I average on 16 gr carbs a day. I found triggers for me were...

In my experience I have found that drastically lowering your Carbohydrate intake is highly effective in lowering your Blood Sugar Levels. When you say you eat healthily I assume you are including whole grains into your Diet regularly? Together with Sweet Potato and other Carbs? If so, try...

Mine is now 4.24 %. This is the lowest it has ever been and this is due to the LCHF Lifestyle I have lived for the past 24 months.

Hi Deb. I make my own Almond Flour by grinding whole almonds in a grinder. I then store it in the Fridge. I do the same with Coconut. I use unsweetened Dessicated Coconut and just grind it to fine. Xantham Gum is freely available at Health Stores. I make a great Bread using 100 gr Almonds, 100...

Hi there, I know how you feel! Firstly are you open to locarbing? Locarbing has been shown to reduce and in time reduce your Neuropathy of the extremities. I too, had those symptoms. They are now gone. Are you on medication? Do you have a vitamin B deficiency? Do let us know and keep us...

Welcome RSpj! No reason to go on meds if you face it the way you are doing! Are you locarb diet orientated? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi Julie54, I am an ultra locarber ie I stay under 30gr a day. My diet is varied and is no way boring. As Dilinger so rightly pointed out we have to make allowances for our own tolerances. From when I was first diagnosed I tested to meter until I realized that bread, rice, potatoes, pasta and...

Hi Gezzathorpe! I have been reading your posts for a while now with great admiration for you. As a locarber I stay under 30gr a day. It has worked for me. I must add that 150gr daily is still considered locarb. I lost 22 kgs, have kept it off for a year and indeed now struggle to keep my weight...

Hi Nicolab! I am a ultra locarber which means I stay under 30g of carbs day. This has allowed me to bring my BG down to 5.4-5.6 both pre and post Prandial. Please note that this applies to me and others like me, it might not suit you. Do get a meter? I use a Codefree knowing full well that it...

You are A1 fine. Relax my Sweet. Your GGT is great! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

You are in the clear! Relax. Are you on any medications for GERD which is reflux or on an anti-depressant? If so they both cause slight shifts in Liver Enzyme readings. If your GGT test did not show high then just check the readings at your next medical. Good luck. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

You are in the clear! Relax. Are you on any medications for GERD which is reflux or on an anti-depressant? If so they both cause slight shifts in Liver Enzyme readings. If your GGT test did not show high then just check the readings at your next medical. Good luck. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Janeecee can you please post your results so I can help with interpretation.Especially insofar as your Alt, SGOT and Ast? Thanks Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hello Pickledpepper and others! Some guilt free recipes Mayonnaise: 4 egg yolks 2Tbps white balsamic Vinegar +- 500 ml/8 ounces Canola or sunflower Oil Salt and pepper, herbs to taste Using a hand blender add Egg yolks, vinegar and 2 tsp Mustard English to clean bowl. Beat to emulsify. Add...

Thanks Pickled pepper2! Been there a long time and have adapted all recipes. Throw conventional Medical info out the window! I LCHF. All numbers good. Never use low fat as locarbers or mega locarbers like me need the balance. We don't need Carbs like we think of conventionally. I am in the...

Hi Paul12! Welcome! Have they prescribed a Statin together with your meds? That can cause headaches and body aches. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi pickled pepper! Love the name. If you are locarbing don't add flour. Use thick cream, cheddar cheese and a touch mustard. Makes a sper delicious thick tangy Cheese Sauce. Btw I LowCarb under 30g a day, Type 2 diet controlled. HBA1c 5.7%, cholesterol Is 4.9. I high fat. Sent from the...

Cauliflower mash is yum! Steam the cauliflower, add butter, salt, pepper and grated cheese. Delicious. Mega locarb. Having tonight with Pork Bangers. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App