Hello everyone, I have type 2 diabetes and I try to find some energy gels with natural ingredients if possible, or without maltodextrin that do not affect the blood sugar levels.
Hi guys,
First I would like to start off with saying that although I am posting on this forum I dont have diabetes however I try to ensure that I'm frugal with my sugar intake, especially after my weight loss journey I'm trying to ensure I know what I'm putting in my body.
I am however...
I am aware (thanks to this forum) that a flu or a cold can raise BG. But for how many days/weeks one should expect higher or erratic BG after the cold or flu symptoms have disappeared?
My BG was finally showing values below 80 mg/dL after months of effort (carnivore/no carb/low carb/moderately...
At the Nutrition Section of the Department of Medicine at Imperial College London, we are investigating the effect of different types of dietary protein and fibre on blood sugar levels and appetite.
What are we looking for? We are looking for South Asian and European adults with Type 2 Diabetes...
Hi all,
Nutritionfacts is a great resource for diabetes sufferers. It's a non-profit organisation that offers short videos outlining the science of many health conditions and how they can be treated with diet and lifestyle changes.
Contrary to popular belief, Type 2 Diabetes is not caused by...
So today I had a funny discussion with some pals about my forthcoming holiday to Rome. Apparently I'm going to find it "sooooooo hard to eat, what will you do? You can't eat the bread and pasta, oh I'd haaaaate that". Ummm..... Okay! So, no, I won't eat the bread and pasta, but I'll probably...
“Optimizing Nutrition” has analysed the nutrients that people with type 1 and 2 diabetes are lacking, then recommended the food we should prioritise to meet these deficiencies. You may be interested in this article which includes full references...
Which brand of prebiotic powder have members found most effective?
Prebiotic powder seems to be effective in controlling hunger pangs, but some brands/manufacturers of it have not been well reviewed, so I would be very interested to know which brand members have found most effective?
Good Evening. Glad I found you lot. Diagnosed T2 in January with crazy high sugars of 30+ and put straight on insulin and metformin. Took a couple of months to reach anything near normal. Recently, I've been put on Trulicity, which is a weekly jab to help reduce appetite and kid my brain...
Hello all!
My name is Kira and I am currently studying my A-Levels and have decided to undertake an EPQ. My chosen topic is the role of diet in the management of diabetes and I was wondering if any of you lovely people would be willing to take a few moments out of your day to complete my...
I would be grateful for any personal recommendations please! I have seen NHS nutritionist but feel as if it would be useful to see someone who really understands Type 1s. I believe low carb or ketogenic is the way to go but despite having stable blood sugars when fasting, it all goes wrong...
Hey folks
Just come on board, and was diagnosed two weeks ago with Type 2. I'm Al, and I'm based close to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, UK. Thus far, I've been exceedingly disappointed with the support provided by my primary care surgery, and have pretty much been left to 'research on Google' and get...
Hey everyone, glad to be a part of this online community. I joined to interact with everyone and support my mother as uch as possible. Mom was diagnosed a years ago at 52, it's very common on her side of the family. We are all extremely active people but nutrition habits need to improve. Of...
What kind of food/meals does everyone eat? At the moment, I'm eating foods that are low in carbs and thinking if there's anyone out there on any kind of diet's and if they work for you and how does it work with your diabetes?:bookworm:
Has anyone seen and thought about following the food that...
I have read few posts about keeping bloods about 5. I understand that high bloods will cause problems.
My question I do a lot of sport, from rugby to triathlons. I need to fuel right, not always carbs.
I have a lot of gels on long runs and rides, which is sugar and other goodies. I know it...
hey everyone on lchf ...
I have beeen wondering if it takes more knowledge about foods and Nutritions to live from lchf foods ...have you got any bad experiences and what does one have to be aware to get all the right Nutritions when hardly eating any carbs ?
why I ask also because I read...
One of the pioneers in helping diabetics with low carb silenced by the health authorities. *** ?
http://foodmed.net/2016/08/13/gary-fettke-tim-noakes-australia-lchf-ahpra-hpcsa/
I have just started a LCHF diet, so I am learning a lot of new things. One thing I find difficult is references to "net carbs".
I understand that net carbs is total carbs less fibre, but on a lot of nutrition labels fibre is greater than total carbs.
I have seen advice not to touch any product...
Hello my beautiful friends! I hope that you are all very well!
Have you ever heard of the Blood Type Nutrition?
In theory, knowing our blood type is an important tool for understanding how our body reacts to food, our susceptibility to disease, our natural reaction to stress, and so on.
The...