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Message: <blockquote data-quote="LittleGreyCat" data-source="post: 2647800" data-attributes="member: 6467">[USER=524088]@andyslowrider[/USER] I've been at this 15 years now, and it is still hard.You just need to be kind to yourself and do the best you can each day.I've just climbed back on the wagon yet again after a while of "a few carbs can't harm, that looks nice, bother my BG is a bit high, I'll start again when I've just finished eating {whatever} it would be a shame to waste it".Every day with minimal carbs is a win.I use a Freestyle Libre 2 to track my BG but that is not an affordable option for most.My diabetes is slowly worsening but I am slim at the moment and only on Metformin and Alogliptin and can still get my BG down if I cut out virtually all carbohydrates.As you say, it can make you feel miserable but if you get your mind settled into going full keto it can become easier.I've given up beer again which is a major sacrifice, but needs must.Having just a few carbohydrates makes it much, much harder.</blockquote>

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