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  1. dudester

    Just did my first test with a meter

    I did the test must be no less then 5 minutes before my post and last time i had anything to eat half 2 ish
  2. dudester

    Just did my first test with a meter

    So is there some guide or advice on what i should expect? My first result showed 6.2 mmol
  3. dudester

    First eye screening what to expect?

    Im not driving arranged an escort but theres not really a day I can arrange for it after work.
  4. dudester

    First eye screening what to expect?

    I have my first on Monday. on my letter it says I cannot drive and my vision will be blurry for upto 4 hours after. Is this the case as i'm due to go into work after my appointment?
  5. dudester

    Breakfast

    First time I got in from work since starting the low carb diet and I just crave a big fat pizza :(
  6. dudester

    Breakfast

    Boiled 6 eggs this morning so i can pick these up on the go all week for breakfast :)
  7. dudester

    What have you eaten today? (Low carb forum)

    So I have just made for the first chicken breast stuffed with some cheese and wrapped in bacon with a mushroom stirfry. Its delicious.
  8. dudester

    Hello feeling confused

    My advice ask as many questions as you can. To doctors, nurses and here. Everyone has their own experiences they can share. So far in my limited time here I've found people helpful and supportive even when i don't neccessarily agree with them.
  9. dudester

    Breakfast

    Fair enough but I'm still figuring what works for me. I think casting aside medication after 7 days is not the smartest of choices. As previously stated i am already undertaking a low carb approach. I need to as pointed out by others find out what works for me and what doesn't. While I figure...
  10. dudester

    Breakfast

    i could choose cakes and pies too! I must be misisng your point? Read my first post again I have barely any information on diabetes. I'm doing what most people do when they see a doctor who prescribes them medicine surely?
  11. dudester

    Breakfast

    well the point is put myself into a routine of eating 3 meals I could happily skip breakfast everyday but I have to take metformin due to be 3 times day. My limited experience so far I don't wish to do this on an empty stomach so i would rather make a routine of not skipping breakfast. But...
  12. dudester

    Introduce Yourself: Answer Some Personal Questions

    What is your name? Andy - How old are you? 36 - Are you male or female? all dude - Which country are you from? England - Which city/area do you live in? Essex - Are you religious? nooooo - Pick three words to describe your personality. sarcastic dark humour - Do you have any pets? no not...
  13. dudester

    Breakfast

    Thanks so far I haven't had too much of an issue possibly due to metformin but I have found my appetite reduced anyway and once i got my fitness pal set up so I can track it I think i have taken to it fairly well. Alot of the week has been trying different things while keeping on a eye how many...
  14. dudester

    Breakfast

    Hey guys Not my usual style to jump in with my problems but I want to take this challenge head on. So this has been my first week as a diagnosed type 2. After much initial confusion shock and feeling lost. I have looked at alot of stuff and decided I would jump in with the low carb route...