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  1. VinnyJames

    Zero carb yoghurt

    Has anyone posted about zero carb Alpro yoghurt before? Only the plain is zero carb and I usually add some frozen berries to offset the tart taste. So far I've only found it on sale in Sainsburys...
  2. VinnyJames

    Not a newbie but back after a few years

    Is 7.6 a normal blood sugar on the meter?
  3. VinnyJames

    Not a newbie but back after a few years

    Hi! All of my testing kit is out of date!!! But I've used it anyway and got a reading of 7.6 and I now weigh 107kg which isn't good so I've gone very low carb again. I feel like I've forgotten loads of information. I've lost my conversion chart. I'm not sure what 7.6 is as a measurement on...
  4. VinnyJames

    1 year off diabetic register and got a shock!

    I rang the surgery to ask what my status was with regards to insurance and they said I need to come in for a review? ? The receptionist said I was on the IGR. I said what's the IGR? She said hold the line and came back 2 mins later, it stands for IMPAIRED GLUCOSE REGISTER. Anybody aware of...
  5. VinnyJames

    Taken off diabetes register

    I have already signed a document to say i only want NHS screening once every two years. I think they are doing a pilot to reduce screening for certain patients. Notwithstanding that i do have a private eye screening annually. I also have a very good relationship with the practice nurse that...
  6. VinnyJames

    Taken off diabetes register

    Well I got the phone call this morning off my GP and they have agreed to take me off the register after 5 years of non diabetic readings. I am delighted! I understand this is not for everybody but its right for my family and I. I will still be self testing occasionally and I have been invited...
  7. VinnyJames

    Want to be taken off diabetes register.

    Hello all, Am back after a 2 yr break from the forum. Had my diabetes review yesterday which was 33 or 5.2% That's 5 years now in remission. This morning i had an appointment with the GP who diagnosed me but he refused to remove me from the register. I have only ever had one hba1c result...
  8. VinnyJames

    Noakes Foundation LCHF Study

    Is it too late to fill in?
  9. VinnyJames

    Diabetes course

    Including metformin?
  10. VinnyJames

    Diabetes course

    Mandatory? How so?
  11. VinnyJames

    It's been a long struggle but I think I have reversed T2 after 12 years

    Firstly congratulations on your fantastic results that really is a step in the right direction in terms of reversing your diabetes. You mention that your cholesterol is perfect yet you are currently on a statin. Funnily enough I was offered a stain at My review last week as my cholesterol was...
  12. VinnyJames

    Annual check up reveals 'non diabetes'

    I would get diabetes I think! My carb intake was unrelenting and I was very sedentary. I had forgotten until today the GP actually questioned if I was perhaps pre-diabetes at diagnosis. It was all a bit fast paced for me and I didn't think to ask about being taken off the register. He...
  13. VinnyJames

    Annual check up reveals 'non diabetes'

    I had an interesting consultation with an eccentric but very pleasant GP from the Czech Republic today. My latest hba1c is 33. The GP was very animated and threw his hands up in the air and said what you have got is non diabetes! He repeated this 3 times lol. He said if lowering blood sugars...
  14. VinnyJames

    Is there an alternative to Metformin?

    Low carb diet and moderate exercise where possible is the best alternative.
  15. VinnyJames

    What research do you want done?

    Can beta cells repair?
  16. VinnyJames

    Latest Hba1c reading is great news!!

    You might be right there. I've lost around 4 stone since diagnosis. I had a lot of visceral fat around the liver.
  17. VinnyJames

    Latest Hba1c reading is great news!!

    I'm about 50-100g on a daily basis. Don't drink beer as it's high carb but do enjoy far too much white wine!
  18. VinnyJames

    Latest Hba1c reading is great news!!

    I rang the surgery today and was told my latest reading is 33. I have to say I was surprised n delighted with this result as I have UPPED my carbs from very low to medium. I rarely test these days as I can 'feel'my blood sugars going too high. I get clammy. Pre diagnosis I was incredibly...
  19. VinnyJames

    REAL sweet without carbs?

    Try looking at cakes etc made with artificial sweeteners.
  20. VinnyJames

    12+3 weeks can't find heartbeat on Doppler feeling stressed :-(

    If you can't wait till Wednesday you could have a private scan but it does cost - Or ring your midwife for advice. Good luck.