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Yes I certainly have high carb foods but only very ocassionally. As for potatoes, rice and bread I have these quite regularly but in much smaller quantities than previously.

Wasabi peas and lots of varieties of nut.

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I think that is a common point of view. I must admit now that I know what makes me spike and since by T2 has come under control I rarely test. Nothing seems to bring me above an 8.

What I find easier to follow in terms of diet is to avoid food that have been highly processed or refined.

Blurry vision is normal as your eyeballs get used to the normal glucose levels. Took me a few months but slowly returned to normal.

I buy these as well.

Hardly test now that I have HbA1c under control and I know what makes me spike

I got my Hb1Ac down from 69 to 42 and managed to lose 1.5 stone in 4 months by cutting back (not cutting out completely) on carbs and increasing exercise regime.

I quite like and suit Lizi's low carb granola with blackberries or similar. http://beneficialhealth.co.uk/shoppingc ... 00g--.html

There is lots of stuff on the internet including forums such as this one. Read lots of posts and try and get the "big picture" rather than taking one persons view. What worked for me was reducing weight (look out for hidden carbs), increasing exercise based on a positive outlook.

I also had the blurry vision problem when I started bringing down by Bg. It has taken a few weeks for my eyesight to return to normal levels.

There is a lesson there! :thumbup:

A few threads have referred to High Intensity Training which Dr Michael Moseley referred to in BBC's Horzon earlier in 2012. After a brief warmup of gentle cycling (several minutes), pedal as fast as you can for 20 seconds Cycle gently for 2 minutes to catch your breath Cycle all-out again...

It took me three months to get my HbA1C down from 68 to 45. In that time I've been taking Metformin, lost 10kg, cut out most sweets and sugary things, reduced food intake particularly carbs and increased daily excercise regime. (weekend walks 2-6 miles, 12 mins on cross-trainer every day, 20...

I've just (with approval from my GP) dropped my Metformin down to 3 x 500mg a day instead of 4. This is to try and reduce the slight gut pain and need to use the bathroom at inconvenient times!

My own view on this is that it easy to become a little paranoid when newly diagnosed and look for reasons for any slight unwellness might be something to do with the diabetes. I do it myself at times but I just give myself a reality check that feeling "slightly strange" now and then is something...

Defintelty take the Metformin. Combined with weight loss and excercise it will really help with the other problems you are having. My doctor advised gradually increasing the dose over a week until you are taking the recommended amount.

I drink and enjoy real ale in moderation (about 12 pints a week) and counter the additional carbs by reducing my intake of processed foods such as bread and breakfast cereals. It works for me as I am losing weight and my BS levels are no longer spiking.