Recent Content by abbymeg

Thanks so much - great advice to try

Hi all Type 2 diabetic, diagnosed about a month ago. Hbac1 56. I am very overweight, have about 5st to lose, largely vegetarian with some fish. I am also hypothyroid, have fatty liver, cholesterol higher than it should be. Too much stress for too long and comfort eating carbs. I have...

5st in 6 months is an amazing achievement! I'm on the low carb path and hoping for good results. Time to change.

In case it matters, I'm 41. I was told I'm diabetic 3 weeks ago but have had to wait for the nurse appointment to discuss. She's calling me today.

Thank you. It's good you've found something that seems to be working for you :). It is a complete minefield!

I am really looking forward to not snacking! Evenings are the worst. I managed not to eat after my meal at 7pm yesterday so feeling quite pleased with myself today!

I would guess Type 2 as this hasn't been said explicitly but I've been told try diet first so no meds yet. 5st to lose to be normal bmi. Tests that confirmed diagnosis: 56 then 55. Thanks :)

Hi all I was diagnosed a couple of weeks ago and I've just bought a kit to check my bloods. I've read on here that I need to check my bloods before eating and 2 hours after the first bite. I just wondered, do people still snack or do you tend to settle into a three meal pattern on lower carb...