Recent Content by Alan9009

Hi Dr Snoddy, Nuts are my go to snack, fortunately I like them anyway which helps. I do have a relatively varied diet and avocado is one of the things I’m fond of and eat reasonably regularly. It is hard keeping away from carbs, but it would seem it’s the only way to sensibly treat my diabetes...

Hi Dr. Snoddy, Breakfast: 100 grams mushrooms, 1/4 of a capsicum, 200 grams of tofu, 40 grams of ‘vio life’ vegan cheese, 5-10 grams of sun dried tomatoes, turmeric and himalayan salt to add flavour. This I fry in about a desert spoonful of extra virgin olive oil. Lunch: Salad of 1 medium...

Hi Resurgam, I’m not very good at cooking, I can cook, but it’s all the carb laden traditional types of comfort food. I’ll have to re-educate myself and really find out how many carbs are in the food I’m eating, making sure it’s low carb. Thanks for the heads up on bread. I’ll give it a go...

Hi Dr Snoddy, Ha ha yeah toast, very tantalising specially when it’s not allowed, I love the stuff, with loads of real butter! The general consensus is keep the carbs down, but they’re everywhere and ordinarily they’re good for us until we develop diabetes. I like your idea of having a...

Hi Sgm14, I don’t know the type of insulin regimen that I’ll be started on. I’ll be qizzing the DN about this, so your experience and knowledge is much appreciated. I kind of get the impression from yourself and others that keeping an eye on my carb intake will be a crucial part of better...

Hi Resurgam, Carbs review for me I think! Thanks for your input, it puts things into perspective. Kind regards, Alan.

Hi Fenn, I don’t find low carbing easy either, but it seems to be the only sensible option. I’ll have do better research for low carb meals. I’m grateful for the insulin type you recommend I’ll put that to the DN. Tanks for you input. Kind regards, Alan.

Hi TriciaWs, I’ll certainly review my diet. Carbs seem to be my enemy! Thanks for your input it’s much appreciated. Kind regards, Alan.

Hi HSSS, My carb intake could be improved, as in being less, I will take that point onboard. I don’t know about my insulin resistance situation and will discuss this with my DN. Thanks for raising the above points. Kind regards, Alan.

Hi Daibell, I don’t know much about my diabetes, I am learning as I go along and it’s constantly changing. I don’t know whether or not I have insulin resistance. Your reply has enabled me to formulate some questions for my DN nurse. I do want to have more control over my numbers, but can see...

Hi Ert, I don’t know what my level of insulin resistace is, if at all. Thanks for pointing that out. I’ll be asking my DN about it when we meet next. Kind regards, Alan.

Hi Daibell, I’ve had a number of C-peptide tests, they all came back in the normal range. I’m interested to know whether or not the insulin you take works well? I thought that ‘Pioglitazone’ was to help with insulin resistance? In other words if I have insulin resistance, injecting insulin will...

Hi Bulkbiker, Thanks for your response. My carbs are carefully monitored and are about 150 to 200 grams per day. I relied on food labelling at first, but found that some foods were sending my BG sky high. Now I only eat foods that are low in carbs ie mushrooms, vegetables, pulses etc. I have...

Hi Ert, I’ve had a few C-peptide tests done, they came back in the normal range. I’ve had a lot of other standard tests done. Nothing else came back unusual. I’ve been very careful with my diet and upped my exercise quite a lot since my T2 diagnosis. I have always been in the healthy BMI range...

I’ve been a T2 for about 3 years 4 months. I have tried dealing with rising bg levels with exercise, diet (low carb intake) and starting with Merformin am now on maximum dose of that, Gliclazide and Pioglitazone. The next step is to be put on insulin and maybe other oral meds as well. My blood...