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    Keto length

    Hi all, hope every one I'd doing ok despite this horrible condition. I've struggled a lot with it but mainly I have been in denial. However recently I've started a keto diet and weight has gone from 258 pounds to 236. I also noticed my finger prick tests went from 10+ to constantly 4-6.mmlmol...
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    Stop that wagon!! I've fallen off

    I'm my own worst enemy. After several good weeks and BG approx 5.5 I fell off the carb wagon. And when I fall I fall hard. I'm normally on lchf and wondering how long it will take to purge myself again. I've lost 3 stone in 3 months, weight training hard and actually loving the lchf diet so why...
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    Black strap molasses

    Hi everyone, we're all probably very similar having our inboxes inundated with the latest must have miracle food for diabetes. The latest one for me is molasses. Has anyone tried it, recommend it as I have a jar lurking in my cupboard. I know sugars/carbs are our enemy but this is so unrefined...
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    Weight training

    Hi all, I've been on a LCHF diet for a while and thoroughly enjoying it. I thought I'd go to the next step and start weight training. May I add very realistic weight training for a man of 51. My rugby days are a distant memory. However I've noticed my sugars go up after weight training. Is this...
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    Bread free zone

    Afternoon everyone, I have just completed another week of LCHF and feel better for it. I know my path and can see it clearly but realise it's clear to see as I'm standing on the shoulders of all you diabetes giants those who have blazed the trails and given this horrible condition a bloody nose...
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    Tee 2 meter

    Good afternoon everyone how are you all today. Does anyone use the Tee2 meter, I have 2 and rarely get the same result on them when I check one against the other. I imagine they're only cheap as free off my GP/nurse but just wondering how others find them. What meters would you recommend. I'm...
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    Type 2 Bread lover...... D'OUGH!!

    Hi all, how is everyone. I love bread. There I've said it and no taking it back. However despite my attraction to the loaf I'm trying to eat healthier. What is the best bread for a T2 or bread alternative, all the ones I've found seem to be about 17g a slice.
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    Good day

    Hi everyone, I've had a good day, no cravings, good sugar results, and signed off from physio after a knee replacement. Little positives every day. That's why I like this forum.How has everyone gone on today ?
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    He1ac results

    Hi all, I got my results back today, I've gone from 57% to 49%. I meant to ask what I should be at. Please forgive my ignorance but I figure this forum would be much more accurate than google [emoji3]
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    New and worried

    Hi all, I'm Andy, 50 and newly diagnosed with type 2 and if I'm honest quite worried. I've been reading the forums and people here seem positive and helpful, hopefully as questions or doubts pop into my mind you will be as helpful to me as you have to others. Thanks in advance