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Has anyone found a pre/probiotic supplement helps, or should I just stick to yoghurt? I've always had a "sensitive" digestive system, but following a low carb WOE usually keeps it in check, but I had Covid over Christmas which seems to have sent everything haywire. I'm guessing my gut flora has...

As part of my 800 cal Lent fast, I'm intermittant fasting, usually about a 13hr fast (8pm-1pm), but on days where I'm jogging in the morning I'm getting a small hypo (3.5-3.7)at around 11am, I don't really want to break the fast as it works for me (never really been a breakfast person) but I...

My DN switched me onto bydureon a couple of weeks ago from sitagliptin/forxiga as my Ac1 levels were around 8 with a fasting level of about 9. Ive not changed any of my eating habits, in fact I'm probably eating less and better, but my fasting levels are now around 13! And nit dropping below 9...

With the debate raging over the "sugar tax" here's a little something to add ( not sure where fruit juices would sit) I know some of the differences are down to serving size, but how many of us will drink half a can or 2/3rds of a bottle...

I've got a real craving atm for shortbread, does anyone have any suggestions/recipes for a low/lower carb version? Thanks

Just after some quick advise, seniorish moment this morning and I forgot to take all my meds this morning before work :facepalm:. I've got spares of everything in my desk except Forgixa, do I take that when I get home tonight at about 5:30pm (normal med time 7-7:30am) or miss the dose totally...

Hi Guys, I'm off to France for the 1st time since being Diagnosed T2. I'm currently on Metformin, Sitagliptin and Forxiga. Are there any testing rules I need to know about in France (and Belgium) as the Forxiga can cause Hypos (although I've never had one). Thanks

Hi Guys, I'm after some advise, I've recently started having scatic pain - Mainly refered pain in my knee, but also my bum cheek. If find I'm not sitting squarely to try and compensate and I'm sure that this isn't the right thing to do. My question to you all is Physio, Osteopathy or...

One of my friends has just sent me the link for a low carb "bread" recipe http://www.thelondoner.me/2014/03/mums-low-carb-bread.html I think it looks tasty, will have a go at making it over the weekend hopefully and report back

My DN added 80mg Glic to my Janumet 2 weeks ago - my BG is coming down nicely again, but and it's a big but I've started having mood swings. Sometimes I want to rip someones face off just for talking to me, at others I want to hide away and just cry. Having been through periods of depression...

Can anyone suggest a low carb snack to eat after I've given blood - I'd love the biscuits or crisps but don't want to undo all my hard work are the nurses won't let you leave until you've eaten something - would a small pack of sunflower seeds work?

Has anyone tried it? Us it worth the money for a treat? I miss proper spag bol! Btw is on sale in boots atm for 2.99 for a box Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi Guys, I thought I'd pick your brains, I've got a receipe for Putter Butter cookies which uses Erthritol which I can only seem to find on the net. Could I switch it for Xyitol at the same quantities?

So I've started on the Newcastle Diet this morning, thought taht the lond weekend was a good time to start so I've got used to the reduction in calories and some of the possible side effects by the time I go back to work on Monday. I'm using a combination of slimfast shakes and Celebraty Slim...

Hi Guys, I'm 38 5ft 6 currently 17st 5 down from 19st I'm after some advise and a gee up. Was diagnosed T2 in May. Straight onto Metformin starting a 1000mg per day. I've reduced my carb intake (although my downfall is bread I'm having burgen soya & linseed which I already liked) Now on...

I've just treated myself to a tassimo coffee pod machine so I could make easy, hassle free latte and cappucinos at home. Have shelled out on the machine, I then discovered that ALL the milk pods have sugar added to them, and even the reduced sugar versions have 4.8g sugar in a 275ml coffee...