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Approx 3 years ago the doctor advised me I was a Pre-diabetic. I purchased a Codefree Blood Glucose Monitoring system to keep track 7.8mmol/l was the first reading. So I modified my diet a little to stay away from sweet things and have continued on a similar diet since. Recently I decided to...

Hi, I am 82 years of age I have been a Prediabetic for a number of years and controlling it by diet and exercise. Recently I have been diagnosed with Macular Degeneration and receiving an injection to try and control it. I also take a blood-thinning table Clopidogrel for previous ITA's. My...

Over the last 6 days I have reduced my carb intake quite considerably(in my opinion) I have subscribed to A web site www.cronometer.com where I can keep a diary of all my food intake , this gives me a breakdown of Energy K/Cals, Protein, Carbs, Fats, My dailyEnergy K/Cals total intake...

Hi all, thank you for your useful contributions. What a wonderful 'WEB SITE" this is. My readings this morning straight from bed. 7.3 My two meals yesterday were breakfast Porridge with sultanas, 1, prune,1 date and milk. Great start to the day and have been having this for years. Couple large...

0900 this morning Fasting 9.3. I have not been to the doctors yet. A week ago I started taking readings and tried to Understand what was going on. Do I, Don't I have diabetes. At 78 yearsand 13 stone I cut out cakes, bread, potatoes and tried to eat carefully and lost about 4 Lbs. taking...

I have been having breakfast of Porrige Oats for years including 1 TBs ground Seasame seeds, Sunflower seeds+ Pumpkin seeds + 2 Dried dates + a Prune all for the benefits of nutrients etc. My mid day meal would be minimal, then an evening meal of in the main Real Food. There are comments on the...

As suggested I have taken my first test, before and after a meal. My meal consisted of Cheese Potatoe and onion pie (No pastry)followed by stewed apple and Yogurt First test prior to my meal 6.1 mmo/l 2 hours after my meal 10.1 mmo/l This seems to a a high reading.

After 10 hour overnight fast. Took my first test 7.7 mmo/l 10.00 am had two pieces brown bead toast with marmite and cup tea. 3.30 pm took another test nothing to eat ordrink during this period. Reading 6.6 mmo/l I would like some experienced comments, suggestions please

1st Test 12 hrs fasting i.e. overnight After overcoming some difficulties, mainly getting enough blood, lance penetration, adjustment assembly too tight etc. Wasting test strips. My surgery Nurse seems to have some problems locating my vein to take blood samples, maybe I have thick skin!! My...

Waiting for delivery of my Meter. Will publish results of my wife and I, but I do love my Bread, what are the alternatives. Remember I have not yet been diagnosed, I believe in self heal or preventative action hence my original enquiry. I am rather proud that at 78 I only take a blood...

Thank you all for your enthusiatic replies. As I currently understand some impressive results. Will order meter Monday (Having problems ordering from Web site) and progress from there.

Ok, thanks for all the reply's. I need a greater understanding of Carbohydrates. My next step s to purchase a Meter, but I notice there are two methods a readings. Which one should I choose, or do I need to contact my doctor to determine what method he uses

I want to make sure my wife and I maintain a heathy diet, our diet in the main is real food not processed. Our weakness is cake and biscuits after a meal. Meat and lots veg, simple meals no fizzy drinks, basically craeful on what we eat. I am slightly overweight, my wife more so .

Hi, after a recent MOT with my doctor he stated I should consider my sugar intake because my levels are quite High. I would like to be able to self check my sugare levels. What recommendations would be suitable to keep a check and also manage my sugar diet intake. I am 78 years of age Thank you...