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Message: <blockquote data-quote="LooperCat" data-source="post: 2108430" data-attributes="member: 468055">I’ll answer these one by one <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> Because calories still matter an I eat more than I burn, pretty much! Dextrose tablets only for hypos - I treat them as a medical emergency that needs sorting quickly, not an excuse for a treat. And with a 3g tablet (or half of one) I can dose to raise me exactly how much I need to raise my level by. One tablet raises me 0.6-1mmol depending on time of day. I had keto flu at the same time my husband and son had actual flu and did t realise what it was until after - it can be avoided/reduced by increasing your intake of sodium, magnesium and potassium and you will need to keep supplementing these. No, I don’t cheat. I did once and ended up with a high I couldn’t get down for love nor money. I felt vile. Just not worth it. I drink red wine and spirits and the occasional Michelob Ultra (2.1g per can) beer if I want something cold and crispy. I have a blood ketone meter <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>

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