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On my diabetes course I was told the minimum to maintain good brain activity was 130 gms per day

Can someone explain why I need to be concerned about a cholesterol level of 3.4 being too low ?

Ok Sanguine , do I just cut them out completely or take one every other day instead of every day,

I,m type 2 diet controlled for 9 months now , I was prescribed atorvastatin 10 mg as my cholesterol was 5.9 , after 2 months I have had a cholesterol test and result is 3.4, hdl =1.3 , Ldl = 1.65 and no side effects , any comments please are welcome, thanks Dave , PS I have no idea what my...

I,m diet controlled type 2 , and 2 slices of Burgen soya and Linseed bread with butter and a small amount of strawberry jam works for me. Thats about 24 grams of carbs .

Ryvita did,nt work for me, try Burgen soya and linseed bread available from any supermarket , that gives me low BG readings and is way nicer than Ryvita, try 2 slices toasted and test 2 hrs after and see how it goes.

Read the DVLA advice sheet in my opinion you are OK at present.

I am type 2 diet controlled and have just had my 2nd HBA1C test result today of 38, which I think is pretty good, looks like I have the blood /Glucose thing under control, however my cholesterol readings are high, ie 5.9, Hdl= 1.2 Ldl = 4.02 , 3 months ago it was 5.6, the Doctor wants...

Hello Charlie , I was diagnosed 6 months ago now and just want to reassure you that with a few diet and lifestyle changes you can control it without major changes to your life. I am diet controlled and have good control of my blood/glucose levels . This website is a great place to be, ask lots...

Top Result well done, thats great news.

Today, Breakfast : 2 slices of Bergen soya/linseed bread toasted with ham/cheese on top,coffee, Lunch Macdonalds grilled chicken and bacon salad, medium fries, sour creme /chive sauce, coffee, Evening meal, stir fried chicken breast, leeks, onion ,and 4 hash browns 2 glasses of red wine.

Can,t say I have tried these, but new potatoes work well for me and so do Hash Browns, just have a look at the carb content and eat to your meter, post how it goes .

Hi Sue, Alpen no added sugar worked for me, 55gms with semi skimmed milk gave me 6.7bg 2hrs after,like you i needed a quick brekky for when I am running late, Scrambled eggs on Burgen bread is good too.

I had a glucose tolerance test to prove my diagnosis and have been type 2 for 4 months, the good news is that with a good understanding of whats occuring with your body and discipline with diet it, s manageable without massive changes to your life style, check out the low carb forum and sort out...

HBA1C 5.4 Diet controlled

Hi mate are you diet controlled or on meds ? I,m 4 months into this and have had a steep learning curve, but it,s do able and can be controlled without upsetting your life, low carb was the godsend for me and this site is amazing for info and real life experience.Just ask questions and someone...

Hi Turvell, I,m diet controlled and my wake up readings vary between 5.5 and 6.7 averaging around 6,they are always a bit higher than my before bed reading, sounds like your doing fine.

Just wanted to say a Big Thank You to this sites members for all the info that has enabled me to control my type 2 by diet, I was diagnosed on 3/9/13 and my practice nurse recommended this site for advice and information. I looked at a low carb forum on here and bought a test meter and strips...

I found it on the home page theresa,or pop calculator into the search bar should do it.

Thanks to all for the replies,but why are there 2 different standards,ie IFFC and DCCT ?From what you good people are saying I,m doing Ok and am really pleased to hear it.