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Message: <blockquote data-quote="AndBreathe" data-source="post: 2422403" data-attributes="member: 88961">Unfortunately, the harsh truth is that with a BMI of 16, then consuming 800 calories a day, you are not on a healthy path.  You need to find a way to consume more.  I'm not necessarily saying you need to eat more carbs.  As someone who lives a low carb lifestyle, that would rather go against me, but more nutritious foods.You mention not caring for meat; does this mean you are vegetarian, you just don't care for it too much or you are uncomfortable due to the calorie dense nature of some meats?  Do you eat fish?  Fish can be excellent, and oily fish is nutrient dense.If eating more nutritious food pushes your blood sugars up too much then it could be you need some pharmaceutical support to cope.  If your numbers go very high, has your doctor ruled that you could be a slow onset Type 1?Whatever is going on, it is important you find a way to stabilise your weight.  Ending up with malnutrition - or worse, will not enhance your life, no matter what your blood sugars are.</blockquote>

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