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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Bluetit1802" data-source="post: 1436501" data-attributes="member: 94045">Hello and welcome!Well done on the weight loss so far. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />You need to start properly now.  A low fat diet won't help on its own. It is carbohydrate that causes all the problems, from weight issues to blood glucose issues, and many other things besides. Cutting the carbs makes sense. You don't need to eat mouthfuls of fat, just enough to balance out the lost energy from reducing the carbs. Most people start by discarding all low fat products and eating the real thing. Many low fat and low calorie products have too many carbs and too much sugar.  All they don't have are fats.You do need a blood glucose meter if you want to take control of your blood sugars and stop the progression to Type 2. Testing before and post meal helps you learn which foods are raising your levels. They are essential.I can't comment on the Orlistat as I have no experience of it. I'll tag [USER=25759]@daisy1[/USER]  who has some excellent and useful information for newcomers. I urge you to read her post, and also to read right round the forums.</blockquote>

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