low carb diet

I have been using Medichecks postal blood tests since 2019 to monitor my thyroid hormones as I’m hypothyroid & medicated. I’m always interested in my blood sugar results as both my parents were diabetic, T2 in old age. My results have varied over the years but last year it was 38, in Jan 2024 it...

fairly recently diagnosed and been burying my head in the sand. GP/nhs have given me info and connections to resources that I couldn’t cope with at the time and I don’t know how to access them I may call tomorrow and ask. I have a meter, I’m type 2 but with a complicated history meaning while...

Hi. Has anyone reversed their diabetes without a strict keto approach? I would rather be low carb but wondered if this would be enough. Thank you

I recently put together a short (13 minute) video of my journey with type 2 diabetes, which I was diagnosed with in December 2017. I am, and have been for 3 years, officially in remission. It was for an event I was invited to speak at, Australia Low Carb All Stars. I have had a lot of positive...

I wanted to share a quick story about myself and some exciting news I had received a couple of weeks ago. I have been diabetic for coming on 10 years in that time I had more Dr & Nurses than I had dinners. ( For some reasons they all leave after 6 months ). Within that time I was told I was...

I came across these short articles by a teenage T1D athlete who is following Dr Richard Bernstein's way of eating. They may be of interest to those with T1 D or have children with T1D. https://asweetlife.org/author/david-dikeman/

Hello! Are there any other vegan diabetics out there trying to consume a low carb plant-based diet? I'm trying to lower my carb intake and am having to surrender a lot of easy vegan staples like bread, pasta, rice, etc... Any favourite tips or recipes to share with a meat and dairy free...

Aren't we all? I was diagnosed T2 seven years ago ... control OK for a few years, but it's gradually sneaking up, with a bit of yo-yo-ing, to in the 80s.... So I'm revisiting low carb, Michael Mosley, and trying to find the perfect, enjoyable? diet ... that's what I'll be searching this forum...

Hi. Diagnosed Type 2 in November. Just into the range for diabetes. Doc simply said ‘It can be fixed by diet.’ No more information, no meds. Just begun a six week Diabetes Education course. Haven’t had another blood test yet, although I may ask for one this week. I thought reducing carbs...

I’m a Brit living in the US and was at 64 diagnosed with type 2. Im here to read and comment on people’s personal experiences and results. Despite what various Organizations/Associations say I’m now a strong believer that drastically lowering carbs and exercising is the way to go. It’s working...

i'm type 1 for 15 years plus. i want a simple carb i can use for all meals that is low gi. at present i eat 100% rye bread, oats uncooked, or brown basmati rice. brown basmati gives me spikes i think. have beginnings of retinopathy so wondering if there is a simple diet. a boring diet. that...