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On 1.4.19 routine annual blood tests showed my HbA1c level to be 50. My GP said she would not label me diabetic just yet, no medication, and gave me a month to get it down to 48. After much reading I decided to go low carb 60-70g/day. A month later my HbA1c was 46, by 1.8.19 it was 39 and on 1.12.19 it was 40. During this time I have lost 16kg and look better and feel much healthier.
I would like to find out the effects of the foods I eat on my BG and thought to get a glucometer. There are so many on the market and I don't know which to chose. I would like something simple to use, no bells & whistles, just a basic but accurate glucometer at a reasonable price as I am on a budget. Can someone kindly give me some adivce on this please?
Regarding my low-carb eating, I really enjoy this way but I am struggling with getting/understanding the right ratio of fat/protein to go with my low-carb eating; my carb intake is now probably 70-80g/day, maybe 90g sometimes. There are so many variances when I do research on the topic of fat/protein ratio. (I'd also like to lose another 5-8kg too.) Can someone please advise me on how to calculate what my fat/protein intake should be please?
I do not eat bread/pasta/potatoes/grains/pulses/below ground veggies/anything with sugar/cakes/pastries/sweets/chocolate/fruit - except berries of which I eat too many (150g every day) + lots of 10% Greek yoghourt, another reason I want to see the effects of doing this on my BG. Every day I eat loads of above-ground veggies together with either pork/fish/chicken and I cook from scratch. I also eat lots of eggs, cheese (mainly feta & parmesan), butter, bacon and avocadoes and use mainly olive oil; I get through at least 800g of fresh cherry tomatoes every week, love them!
Thank you for reading this, I have been reading threads on this Forum for the past 8 months and I have every trust in members to give me the best advice.
I would like to find out the effects of the foods I eat on my BG and thought to get a glucometer. There are so many on the market and I don't know which to chose. I would like something simple to use, no bells & whistles, just a basic but accurate glucometer at a reasonable price as I am on a budget. Can someone kindly give me some adivce on this please?
Regarding my low-carb eating, I really enjoy this way but I am struggling with getting/understanding the right ratio of fat/protein to go with my low-carb eating; my carb intake is now probably 70-80g/day, maybe 90g sometimes. There are so many variances when I do research on the topic of fat/protein ratio. (I'd also like to lose another 5-8kg too.) Can someone please advise me on how to calculate what my fat/protein intake should be please?
I do not eat bread/pasta/potatoes/grains/pulses/below ground veggies/anything with sugar/cakes/pastries/sweets/chocolate/fruit - except berries of which I eat too many (150g every day) + lots of 10% Greek yoghourt, another reason I want to see the effects of doing this on my BG. Every day I eat loads of above-ground veggies together with either pork/fish/chicken and I cook from scratch. I also eat lots of eggs, cheese (mainly feta & parmesan), butter, bacon and avocadoes and use mainly olive oil; I get through at least 800g of fresh cherry tomatoes every week, love them!
Thank you for reading this, I have been reading threads on this Forum for the past 8 months and I have every trust in members to give me the best advice.