mattj

I am not sure about the hypoglycemia, but I have been gluten-free for a year now and I feel no better. I'm looking at other possible conditions.

Apparently my glucose level was 4.5. (or thereabouts) The range goes up to about 5, I think. This was just a routine blood level, no fasting. Does this definitely mean I'm not hypoglycemic?

Well, I've had symptoms which I think might be hypoglycemia related (and I sort of hope they are) for perhaps a decade now. There is some fluctuation in severity but basically they're always there. But if I am hypoglycemic then I have been 'assaulting' my body for all that time, so who knows.

Thanks for the info. I'm not even sure that I am hypoglycemic. Did you get diagnosed on the back of a blood test? I have had simple blood sugar and glucose tests done in the past which have ostensibly been clear, but the symptoms seem to fit better than any other disorder I have ever researched and my Grandfather, Mother and Uncle are all diabetic. ...

Hi, I have read conflicting things about fruits. I'm not sure which fruits I should eat. I'm also not sure where honey stands and if I must cut out all sugar. What counts as high carbs? The trouble is that these things (carbs, sugars, etc) are in almost everything, so I have to learn what is high and what is low.

I suspect that I might be hypoglycemic for a number of reasons, but I'm struggling with what looks like conflicting information about what I should and shouldn't eat. Also, the dietary information always contains foods that a person with celiac disease can't touch. Could someone suggest what I could eat to remain healthy while seeing if I improve on this...

I doubt if they cultured it or even spent any extra effort looking for anything but the celiac disease. This is the NHS we're talking about.

I'd just like to add a question here: I suspect that I might have a candida problem, but I saw a gastro enterologist the other day and he said that candida would have been seen during my endoscopy. Is this true? The endoscopy (and biopsy) were carried out to confirm my celiac disease, so would they have even been looking for candida? Thanks.

At a celiac's meeting the experts (A doctor, nurse and dietician) said that Kelloggs Cornflakes and Rice Krispies are now considered gluten free. I haven't been able to find the confirmation I need before going ahead and eating them. Does anyone know?

Is there any real evidence that pots and pans and other kitchen items - when washed thoroughly - can still carry gluten and cause contamination? It seems so hard to believe.

After 5 months of being gluten-free I can't say I feel any better at all. I do have an increased appetite (that was evident within days) but that's all. I still experience mild abdominal pains after eating and I am wondering if dairy is the culprit. If I am intolerant of dairy products, could this be keeping my gut from healing even though I am not consuming...

I have avoided anything like that having read that some celiacs can't handle it. I felt it best to see if I can become healed and then introduce things like that gradually. I did initially cut out dairy but it became too difficult. I eat 3-6 cans of rice pudding per day and I don't know what I'd eat instead. Do I need to worry about dry products that...

Spaghetti squash? I thought that maltodextrin was safe no matter what. In my celiac literature it is given a pass. It says: "Maltodextrin, a common ingredient, even if made from wheat is gluten free with undetectable levels of gluten remaining. Although it is called maltodextrin it does not contain malt." I must say I am confused by the notion that...

I did feel a bit unwell after eating some gluten free cornflakes the other day. This was my first time eating a gluten free cereal. I have been eating a lot of gluten-free pasta, since pasta was a large part of my diet before diagnosis. I am also eating a lot of meat, usually with veg. A huge plate of pasta (250g dried) is my dinner at least 4 times...

An example of the kind of thing I notice: I got some rice cakes with a chocolate and caramel favour. I checked the label and it said suitable for celiacs, but the ingredients list glucose syrup (from wheat). I have no idea if I can eat this or not, but I always go for safety first. If wheat-derived glucose syrup is harmful, perhaps it is getting into my...