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  1. O

    (T:slim, Dexcom G6, Control IQ): Calculating fat and protein

    Hello :) I'm trying to get my diabetes under control and be a bit more caring about it. I have t:slim + dexcom g6 + control iq and would like to use it to the fullest! Could you share you advices and your personal hacks/tips on how you use your control iq to archive your diabetes control? One of...
  2. S

    Low Carb Diets And Diabetes

    In a low-carb diet, the carbohydrate intake is limited to about 5 to 10 percent, such that protein and fats take precedence in one’s eating habits, to be able to keep sated and avoid bouts of hunger. It is in maintaining that feeling of fullness that one is able to avoid craving for sweets, and...
  3. pdmjoker

    Second Keto Anniversary and Update

    Today (3 July 2020) marks the second anniversary of me going Keto. Thank you to everyone here who has helped me along the way! :) On my first anniversary I published a document titled My Low Carb Journey Back to Health and soon thereafter Practical Tips for Following a Low Carb or Ketogenic...
  4. Godmac28

    Determined to Win

    Hi Folks, I have been newly diagnosed with Type II. I also have another 11 conditions including Addison's Disease, Liver Cirrhosis (unknown origin), Pernicious Anaemia to name a few. I am determined to put Type II into remission but wondered if any of you have any tips in terms of eating...
  5. pdmjoker

    Practical Tips for following a Low Carb or Ketogenic Diet

    *** I have updated and corrected "My Low Carb path back to health" and "Practical Tips for following a Low Carb or Ketogenic Diet". They can be found here *** ============================================================ I have written "My Low Carb path back to health: Keto was the key" which can...
  6. Gazzarmay

    Diagnosed 3 days ago with type 2.

    Still trying to get my head round it all, prescribed metformin and having to change lifestyle. Any tips of decent sites or advice i get would be very thankful
  7. SophieVC

    Libre Sensor Removal Tips

    Does anyone please have any ides for me, I've been using the Libre Sensor for about 4 months now and I know that a lot of people have some trouble with getting the sensor to stay on for two weeks, but for some reason I have the complete opposite problem. I can never get it off, it is always so...
  8. Diakat

    Calling All You Lovely Low Carbers

    As some of you know I don't low carb, happily sitting at 130g most days. However, my husband, non- D, slightly overweight, has expressed an interest for weight loss. I have explained about needing to up his fats and protein to avoid hunger and obviously know about diet doctor from you guys. But...
  9. S

    Newly diagnosed pre diabetic- tips please?

    I was shocked to learn on Thursday that I am pre diabetic. My weight is at 13stone and I am 5'4. I am certainly not the healthiest person but I had NO IDEA I was that unhealthy. I allowed myself Thursday to feel angry and upset for allowing myself to get in to such bad shape. I am so thoroughly...
  10. Schillers

    Struggling With Type 1

    Hi guys, I first got diagnosed as Type 1 in October 2014. I joined the forum around then and the tips and hints were grateful. Through my own idiotic moves, I started to lose the will to take my insulin with my meals and even stopped all together for around 8 months. I am not sure if it is me...