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Yes - I have always used a meter. I’m lucky in that I can tolerate oats. 25g of oats is my limit at one go - which makes a good bowl of porridge. Bread is an absolute no go.

Thank you for such helpful advice. I have read about the less accurate readings - and also that it’s not actually testing blood. Thank you xx

Hello. I have tried to read everything I can about trying a FreeStyle Libre - but still feel uninformed. In the past I became so obsessed with making sense of my readings ( meter readings) as my diabetes is really hard to fathom and what seemed ok to eat one day would result in a spike on...

Boiled egg. 2 oatcakes with butter. courgette and feta fritters and a mixed salad. tonight - the spare fritters

ooohhh! I know about dawn phenomenon but didn't apply it to this incident! Right - thank you so much! xxx

If you have a meter and you're testing, you can find out how potatoes affect you and then make an informed decision about including them in your diet. Good luck x

Hello folks. I wonder if anyone can understand what my pancreas is playing at? Fasting BG - 6.9 This is a touch higher than normal, so I went out immediately for a 45 minute brisk walk. On return I test immediately - BG 6.8. I have my usual breakfast - I tolerate oats and have 25g oats made...

Just want to say that your wife must know that she is very lucky to have you. Change is difficult, but it is happening to all of us all of the time. She’s in a really good position - even though it may not feel like it. It’s great that you have asked for help and I hope that your wife might come...

Thank you Rachox. I know that, as my NHS nurse said, I only have my big toes in the diabetic water -but I’m still worried about increase and being in the average 8.0 zone which means, damage - yes? But yes, I need to reconnect with the control and my meter. Thank you x

Hello folks. It’s a while since I have been on the forum. I’m diagnosed 11 years Type 2 and was diet controlled for many of those - Metformin for the last 4 or so. I‘m 59 yrs old. I’m 8st 11, 5’1 - active and mostly veggie. Diabetes in my family and triggered by a pregnancy. I have been through...

Thanks for the helpful advice xx

Thanks so much for taking the time to reply. I don't have breakdown of cholesterol to hand - my "good cholesterol" is really good.... but nurse said they require diabetics to be at 4 (!) I have been offered a statin which I'm resisting at all costs.

Thanks both of you. I'm in the UK. The One Touch strips are relatively inexpensive here. I might just stick with the old faithful!

Thanks for replying Jim! I'll look into that one.

Hello! It's been a very long time since I was a regular on here! Since being diagnosed Type 2, eight years ago, I've gone through most of the ups and downs that we all experience. I've been fanatical about my diabetes control and I've also had tough times in life when I've just given in and let...

Nice lunch. 1 avocado mashed with lemon juice and garlic 1 sliced tomato Chargrilled artichokes Salad leaves 1 piece of sourdough toast approx 12g carbs Oil and vinegar.

Yes. Exercise tends to spike me - but then eventually it all relaxes down to good numbers. Better to exercise than not!

Hiya Lynz I am type 2, so perhaps I am the wrong person to comment. But, being terribly tired was my only symptom before diagnosis. But I think that was due to high blood sugars which are now under control. I don't have that terrible tiredness anymore now I am better controlled, but do get tired...

Hiya. You sound impressively well informed re low carb baking. I loved "treacle tart" and miss puddings like this. Why don't you make one and see if it works!!! If it does, let me know!!!

Just rediscovered the joy of SMOKED SALMON & SCRAMBLED EGGS A lovely light lunch/brunch.