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    Have you been told not to test your blood sugars?

    I have been told not to test, and after 15 years have had my one pot of testing strips a month removed. I pay for a libre myself. It costs a lot but is the way I have managed to keep my hba1c below 7.00. it also shows that I should not be eating carbs in the form of anything with flour in it...
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    Lovely low carb Boston Cream Pie (cake)

    I have researched, and think you can use almond milk for custard. I might try that instead.
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    Lovely low carb Boston Cream Pie (cake)

    The cake put my bs up by 1.3 mml, not too bad for a piece of cake I thought. I dont know if it would set without cornflour? You don't get much of the custard in a slice. Maybe dilute with cream?
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    Lovely low carb Boston Cream Pie (cake)

    Cake (I made two to sandwich together). You'd probably only need one for a dessert. 50g coconut flour (I used one from Tesco, I think they may vary slightly in density so you might have to experiment). 6 large eggs separated 2 tbsp HalfSpoon white granulated 1 rounded tsp baking powder 2 tbsp...
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    Lovely low carb Boston Cream Pie (cake)

    Made this yesterday, was really good. I used coconut flour and stevia mix for the cake and stevia mix for the custard to go in the middle, with 85% chocolate for the ganache. It worked really well, very little effect on bs at the time or overnight. It was moist and DH said it was in line with...
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    Newbie looking for info on admin

    Hi all, thanks for the replies. I am type 2, don't know how that changed. How do I pm someone? Having trouble finding anything, just downloaded the mobile app. I have been looking at the low carb posts with interest, it is the only thing that has worked for me. Cut out bread, flour, pastry...
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    Newbie looking for info on admin

    hi everyone, I have had T2 for @ 5 years and am currently following a lowish carb diet. I'm have a question, how do I change my alias? I would like to post more but a little more privacy!
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    Working on reducing meds and weight through lowish carb diet and experimenting with cooking methods

    Working on reducing meds and weight through lowish carb diet and experimenting with cooking methods
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    New Weight Watchers and Type 2

    I lost 2 1/2 stone with weight watchers 10 years ago and only put half a stone back on in that time. It is possible to adapt it and follow a low carb diet with it too. I have been following a low carb diet on my own this time using "my fitness pal" - my blood sugars are much better and I have...