diet

hi ive been on novamix since dec 2013 after had heart attack i have problems controlling my sugar levels sometimes there very high or low, my consultant does not know what type of diabetes i have ive had blood test done and waiting for results most of the time my levels normally range between 7 and 13 but the past couple of weeks i cannot get them down ive used strips to test my urine for keytones and its negative but on my meter flashes ket and then it doesnt nobody seems to know why my levels are like this so im really confused, so could anybody help me with what i should try to eat im trying everything myself as its so upsetting getting no answers, they even put me on metformin which does not agree with me. i really need help as the past few weeks i feel really unwell and i keep getting dizziness, ive looked at the low carb diet and more confused as it tells you to have cream instead of milk, butter, cheese, fats, can someone please help me i am so stressed and really worried many thanks

13lizanne said:

Hello Katanga, I am going to tag @daisy1 who will be in touch with information which will help. There are lots of people here who will help and encourage you. Chin up help is at hand

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thank you i really need help

Enclave said:

I know nothing about novamix, but can relate to your heart attack as I have had a few myself ... If your going to try to reduce your sugar levels with diet, then the low carb high(ish) fat is the way to go as its very efficient for reducing blood sugars. I have been LCHF for almost 2 years now and my blood sugars are now in the normal range..
So what about the high fat part as we have heart problems .. Well if you cut your carbs down then your needing to replace the energy you got from carbs with fats. I am vegetarian, so my fats are olive oil, coconut oil, heavy cream, and cheese ... I was overweight, and have lost 5st and feel great. My cholesterol has returned to normal since eating high fat. My heart failure nurse is very happy and amazed at my new found health. I don't know if your medication will need to be reviewed if you low carb, as it will reduce your sugar levels .. do ask questions ..we are here to help

Edited to add .. do you have a bs meter ?

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hi thank you for replying yes i have freestyle optium neo when my reading goes over 13.6 it flashes ket

CatLadyNZ said:

Hi Katana

Did you find the information in your other threads helpful? Here they are in case you didn't see them:
http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/fruity-taste.83600/
http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/help.83074/

When is your next appointment with your diabetes team, and can you take someone with you to help you ask questions and take notes?

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my next appointment is next march thank you for the links