Recent Content by Bazooka66

Hi there- when I was diagnosed a type 2 I was not informed that taking 500x3 a day could be disastrous :shock: ! to the ole tummy...especially if you were eating 'spicey food/alcohol etc (I know...shouldnt have been living that way with it - but in denial at that time!) Ive found if you...

I was just thinking should I try a combination low gi/carbs but worried about the slight 'contradictions' to them. Having read your posts Nigel & Catherine I realise that its all about moderation of both. They appear to have been successful for both of you so Im going to take my lead from that...

I was having flavahans microwave oats & special k with skimmed milk for breakfast (low Gi) & oatcakes, huumus & apples for lunch. My issue is should I be eating cereals/oatcakes at all now? I have knocked the beer on the head totally, as apart from the carbs, it sets off a bit of a feeder...

Thanks for the prompt replies! I will do what you said cocacola & ring up Bayer. I think the cost of the strips will be more than offset against my old food & drink choices :wink: at the supermarket! I appreciate the food advice Katharine - there seems a myriad of different views & I need to...

Hi all, Ive been diagnosed T2 for 5 years now, & its taken me this long to take it a bit more serious, I know I get knackered if I eat pizza or pasties & doubledeckers(!) - & when I ate low Gi foods for a couple of months last year my figures at the Docs improved & I felt better (couldnt...

Thanks for the welcome! :) Just reading through the topics it looks like I will defo be on here regular & reading about other peoples situations makes me think Ive been lucky & should make the most of the situation. After 25 years of eating & boozing I know its going to be a bit of a...

Just joined the forum, a brief intro - Im a chap of 44, have had type 2 for about 5 years (officially) & its taken that long for me to realise Ive got to overhaul my lifestyle. Im on metformin & simvastatin, although have rarely stuck to the medicine :oops: - I fully intend to go for it now...