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Leadinglights said:
You could reconnect with your pasta if you try edamame or black bean pasta as it is only about 15g carb per 100g and I find a 25g dry wt perfectly adequate. EXPLORE brand but sometime ALDI have it.
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or hardcore, Konjac slimpasta from holland and barrat or amazon. 20 calories a portion, almost no carbs. A bit slimy at first but you get used to it and pat it dry with kitchen paper. Ideal for pasta addicts.
 
Mrs Mimoo said:
or hardcore, Konjac slimpasta from holland and barrat or amazon. 20 calories a portion, almost no carbs. A bit slimy at first but you get used to it and pat it dry with kitchen paper. Ideal for pasta addicts.
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It was both the smell and the texture that put me off the Konjac rice. But happy with the edamame bean and black bean pasta.
 
gll said:
Thats great news! Well done.

Do you have any concerns?
has metformin been okay for you? I wouldn't be totally surprised if they up the dose but so much depends on who you see.

If you haven't had your eye screening or foot check (or at least an appointment for them through) you could ask about those.
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Saw the nurse , who is a generalist , she said that ive lost 4 kilo,s and bringing my levels down from 85 (9.9) to 60 (7.6) is controling my type 2 well that was about it heh ho as a treat ive just had half a Quiche (35 carbs) for lunch will wait another 3 months
 
Mrs Mimoo said:
or hardcore, Konjac slimpasta from holland and barrat or amazon. 20 calories a portion, almost no carbs. A bit slimy at first but you get used to it and pat it dry with kitchen paper. Ideal for pasta addicts.
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Might try that as i like noodles in asia type soups so slimy lol is fine
 
Congrats on your HbA1c reduction. Fingers crossed you can make a little bit more progress on that for your next appointment.
It is important to drain and rinse the konjac noodles or rice to reduce the sliminess but also I believe the fluid contains preservative so best ditched before you eat.
 
Thanks for the update @LordVauge

Great news that all your hard work has been paying off so far.

Onward and downward!
 
If I continue down at my next 3 month blood tests would that be a moment to drop the metaformin and perhaps the statin?
 
Well done - now pre-diabetic - so all your hard work has well and truly paid off. You should certainly ask about the metformin. Not so sure about the statin as I suppose it depends on your cholesterol levels, but no harm in asking as well! I got this pasta from Amazon (not cheap but worth it). It is just like pasta, without a slimy taste and is quite al dente. I made a low carb sauce of peppers, tomatoes, onions, courgettes and herbs (6 portions) which was delicious with the pasta.

The Only Bean - Organic Soy Bean Spaghetti Pasta - High Protein, Keto Friendly, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Non-GMO, Kosher, Low Carb, Plant-Based Bean Noodle
 
Thanks they are out of stock @£30 kilo I may stick to steak lol I bought the slimy stuff @£2.70 a pack but doesnt hit the spot for me , Im allowing myself a bit of what i fancy including beer and it seems to be on track

There appears to me to be no actual engagement with my GP practice or interest at least its clear its up to me
 
Many congratulations on a fantastic achievement! Great result!
 
What did you eat @LordVauge ?

Seems like your metabolism struggled to process it effectively, and couldn’t keep up with the rate/amount of glucose that was extracted from the total carb content of the meal?
 
LordVauge said:
two toast and a small portion (half pack) ramin noodles with pork eggs fried oingion
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Pretty low carb except for the toast.
What were you before eating.
Metformin will not have a direct effect on the meal.
 
I havnt been regulkarly testing after the first and second blood tests I only tested today because I felt off,dizzy and generally out of sorts P.S. im feeling much better now
 
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