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Also, is it normal to feel nautious from the metformin? And does this susbside after a while?

Hey, thanks for the reply. Yeah I've started having full fat Greek yogurt and berries for breakfast sometimes. I'm also having peanuts when I want a snack, and thinking trying those Kind bars and see how my body reacts. For me, it's the roti, bread and sweets I have the challenge with. My...

Yeah I think you're right. It's about figuring out what I can eat and understand how many good foods I can eat within that range

hey, thanks for your reply. Yeah it's been a bit of a shock. Going from eating what I wanted to now having to be careful, so have found it quite a shock. The swapping of foods is really overwhelming and that's what's been stressing me out a fair bit if I'm being honest. So when you were...

Is it any good?

Thanks for your input Jo, really appreciate it. The ice cream is a good shout (I love ice cream so having something that still tastes half decent is a must). I'd find it hard to be an all or nothing type of fella, so I will need to ease in. In terms of you saying is between and my meter, is...

Thanks for the advice. I must admit having a substitute for cake is my worry is it won't taste the same. You know the best way for me to use the meter? (In around with food)

Thanks for the advice. How would the meter work? Do I eat something and then test my blood a couple hours later? What mmol should I be aiming in between for if you know?

Many thanks. Yeah I think I may need to buy some 70% choc to beat the cravings

Thanks for the heads up. I have one atm, but not sure what the good ones are

Total newbie. Hey everybody. Hope you're ok. I'm new here as dr said I have type 2 diabetes and I'm 37. Diagnosis: My hba1c was 82 (ouch). And now been trying to lower the levels and tbh I'm struggling a bit. On Metphormin x1000mg, 500g in morning and Eve (been getting loads of tummy aches...