How long before LCHF kicks in?

Welcome back!

I would do exactly as you suggest...give LCHF a serious go. Read around the forum and look at the "What Did You Eat Today" thread for a better idea of what you can eat. In a nutshell, you may want to stay under 50 grams carbs and eliminate sugar, grains, starches. Stick with protein, above ground vegetables, and healthy fats. If you don't have a meter, buy one. Then, test first thing in the morning, before meals and then 1 and 2 hours after to see which food cause your BS to spike and which cause only a small rise.

Since your blood sugars are so high, it sounds like your DN wants to drop them as quickly as possible, so that could be why you are a high dosage of Gliclazide. Although, be careful for hypos, if you make sudden changes to your diet.

My blood sugar dropped incrementally within a few days, but it took weeks for it to show a noticeable pattern. I have been only eating 20-30 grams of carbs/day since April and my fasting BS is still higher than I would like. Your mileage may vary, but when you read member's signatures, you will see everyone has a different BS journey.

As far as the constipation, make sure to include fibrous veggies (and eventually fruit) and nuts to your diet. I take a magnesium citrate supplement in the evening to help me sleep better, but it also helps with "transit".

Do not rely on laxatives and enemas. I have slow colonic transit diagnossd from shapes test.

I now have 2 tablespoons of flaxseed and 1 tablespoon of Chia seeds every day...

Bread, pasta, potatoes, is off menu totally.... They cause me huge problems as do other foods I will list tomorrow.

I had ambulances, morphine and hospital, enemas and lacatives before. Nothing in 2 years now..

Movicol is good for slow bowels I did not know gliclazide put weight on but I am sure you will find a way to controll your diabetes when you have read some of the information in the forum

Definitely give LCHF a serious go. In Feb my fasting BS was always 7 and above. Since the beginning of June it is now in the 5's so it has taken me 4 months to get my BS where I want it. If you're eating lots of low carb veges your bowels should hopefully sort themselves out. It is a slow learning curve learning all the ins and outs of the diet but with a bit of perseverance you will find what suits you. Look forward to hearing how you get on.

@donnellysdogs how do you manage to swallow 2 tablespoons of flaxseed and 1 of chia? I sprinkle liberally on yoghurt /salad and make chai pudding but can't hit those volumes! Any tips please?

karencymru said:

@donnellysdogs how do you manage to swallow 2 tablespoons of flaxseed and 1 of chia? I sprinkle liberally on yoghurt /salad and make chai pudding but can't hit those volumes! Any tips please?

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Hi karencymru, you might like to try...2 eggs in a bowl 1 tablespoon almond flour and 1 of coconut flour, and 1 of ground flax seed, add any spices you like at this stage ,blend well and gently fry in butter/ olive oil,for 6 mins on medium heat, then under the grill with a sprinkle of cheese and finish cooking for another 5 mins..enjoy

Clivethedrive said:

Hi karencymru, you might like to try...2 eggs in a bowl 1 tablespoon almond flour and 1 of coconut flour, and 1 of ground flax seed, add any spices you like at this stage ,blend well and gently fry in butter/ olive oil,for 6 mins on medium heat, then under the grill with a sprinkle of cheese and finish cooking for another 5 mins..enjoy

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Sounds lovely, will definitely make this, thank you.

karencymru said:

@donnellysdogs how do you manage to swallow 2 tablespoons of flaxseed and 1 of chia? I sprinkle liberally on yoghurt /salad and make chai pudding but can't hit those volumes! Any tips please?

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As a type 1 I can have a glass of orange juice or a fruit salad easy with them in if in a rush.. My hubby does a fresh fruit salad for himself each day with fresh juice -mango, kiwi, apple n orange in it. He will just do for me for when I get home.

Sometimes I just make up as a pudding with almond milk and ground nuts.. My interpretation of someones recipe posted.

Sometimes I just literally add to a glass of milk and drink. The only thing I must do is start taking them away with me when I visit people....

Thank you, will keep persevering

karencymru said:

@donnellysdogs how do you manage to swallow 2 tablespoons of flaxseed and 1 of chia? I sprinkle liberally on yoghurt /salad and make chai pudding but can't hit those volumes! Any tips please?

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I add 1 tblspoon of milled flax seed to my hot oat cereal each day

Daphne917 said:

I add 1 tblspoon of milled flax seed to my hot oat cereal each day

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Good thinking there.. Yet another great solution to getting it.

I also sprinkle over my salads n veg... Just to ensure I get enough..

I put a tbsp of chia in my coleslaw dressing today at lunch.