calories

  1. G

    sugar free drinks

    I saw a sugar free, no calorie soft drink, but although the calories are listed as zero, there is a given carb count of 3g per 100ml. I assume this is something to do with sugar alcohols being counted as carbs, but those carbs not being absorbed into the body as per usual. Still, I would like to...
  2. M

    If You Feel You Are At Risk Of Diabetes And Have Allergies.....

    If you feel you are at risk of diabetes and have numerous allergies then what type of diet should one follow? NO wheat, gluten, soya, dairy, lactose, nuts, herbs, spices, apples, etc. GP cannot even give me a pain killer for arthritis both RA, OA and also have osteoporosis. I have 38 on the...
  3. T

    Low carb with high/low/normal fat/protein

    Hello. Reading about different diets for diabetics I'm confused which is the best one for T2DM. I'm convinced that it should be low carb. But apart from that what about fats and proteins? Should they be low, high or normal and why? There is lot of buzz about LCHF and also about low fat. How is...
  4. Freema

    metformine when low calories under 1000cals

    well just read somewhere that metformin is not for people doing low calorie diets... and thats just what I am doing, while on 2x 850mg metformin... Do any of you know why it is not good to be on metformin when on low calories ? My doctor knows about my diet, but hasn´t mentioned anything...
  5. Bebo321

    Reversing T2 With Diet - Who Has Done It And Who Wants To Give It A Go?

    I thought I would share this film of a study around diet and what is most effective at managing/reversing diabetes conducted in Australia. https://au.news.yahoo.com/sunday-night/features/a/32517949/the-saving-australia-diet-final-check-up/#page1 It appears that the extreme calorie restricted...
  6. bigjim19

    Started On The Meds

    hi guys was at the doctor the other day and have now been put on medication metformin (500mg x2 daily and atorvatatin x1 20mg daily ) started looking after my foods just eating as per normal but taking out the bad stuff stopped the pepsi 100% now but found fanta orange zero but drink less than...