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<blockquote data-quote="Defren" data-source="post: 312191" data-attributes="member: 41817"><p>I agree with you both. I like to see the data, mainly in the form of meter readings. I tend to now take them sporadically rather than the obsessive I once was. I know exactly what Stephen means by the HbA1c being the prime motivator, it is for me too.</p><p></p><p>Keeping a reign on carbs is the main way most of us T2's can control our condition. Then, the mantra many of us carry as our signature 'eating to our meter'. So many people have been told they 'must' eat starchy carbs with every meal. If the OP is concerned, then let me throw down a bit of gauntlet. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> Take one week and eat a normal diet with the carbs you have always eaten. Test before the meal, then +1 and +2 hours (I know it's a bit pricey on the old strips, but it's a valuable way to learn about this yourself). Week 2 eat a diet of say 100g of carbs a day (or less (just a ball park figure guy's don't jump on me)) <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> Again, test before the meal then again +1 and +2 hours and then tell us your results. I can however save you the test strip dosh and tell you the results. Your reduced carb week will give you lower figures. </p><p></p><p>Which ever way you decide to go, I wish you lots of luck. <span style="font-size: 10px">(Low carbs is the best option. Shhhhhh :lol: </span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Defren, post: 312191, member: 41817"] I agree with you both. I like to see the data, mainly in the form of meter readings. I tend to now take them sporadically rather than the obsessive I once was. I know exactly what Stephen means by the HbA1c being the prime motivator, it is for me too. Keeping a reign on carbs is the main way most of us T2's can control our condition. Then, the mantra many of us carry as our signature 'eating to our meter'. So many people have been told they 'must' eat starchy carbs with every meal. If the OP is concerned, then let me throw down a bit of gauntlet. :D Take one week and eat a normal diet with the carbs you have always eaten. Test before the meal, then +1 and +2 hours (I know it's a bit pricey on the old strips, but it's a valuable way to learn about this yourself). Week 2 eat a diet of say 100g of carbs a day (or less (just a ball park figure guy's don't jump on me)) :D Again, test before the meal then again +1 and +2 hours and then tell us your results. I can however save you the test strip dosh and tell you the results. Your reduced carb week will give you lower figures. Which ever way you decide to go, I wish you lots of luck. [size=2](Low carbs is the best option. Shhhhhh :lol: [/size] [/QUOTE]
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