Recent Content by cdunbar86

Thanks for the information guys, I haven't noticed my hands going white taking stuff out the fridge. I think I'll arrange a docs appointment and ask him to test this hyperthyroid. I am losing weight but I'll ask anyway Cheers Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Went to the dietician yesterday, doing really apparently made the correct lifestyle changes according to her. Lost 1st 5lb since January. Anyways that's not why I'm on .... Does anybody else that's type 2 get really cold hands and feet, is it common? I used to rarely be cold but since finding...

Hi and welcome. You'll get lots of good advice from other folk on here. Your in the right place that's for sure Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

My reading when I got took into hospital were 18.4 so well on track getting it down, working on reducing carbs too atm. A huge learning process for a newbie. Tested before my tea tonight pre meal was 6.4mml/ol happy with that. I will take ur advice on board tho maybe need smaller portion Sent...

Finally got a meter this morning, Glucomen Lx kit. Going to self fund strips though, Anyways had some porridge this morning and my reading 2 hours after 9.7 What's the best time to test? Any advice folks Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I've recently found out too and still getting to grips with calories, low gi's and all the other stuff attached with T2. I use this app and have lost easily 8lb in 2 weeks. It's great for monitoring and finding it so helpful atm Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Had a read of it! Take it most docs fob you off lol Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Thanks for the advice, didn't have much luck through the week getting one. Told me I'd worry myself silly with it due to there being no chance of my levels going low Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Positive news! Just the kind of stories I need to hear atm Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

As said in previous posts I've just found out I'm T2. Having done a LOT of reading, especially tonight do you think it's worthwhile for me to push for a machine from my GP to test my BG levels I'm new to this and serious about my numbers and weight loss. When I was taken in in January my level...

27 in January this year. Just beginning my journey Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

My manager at work is T1, she has been an absolute rock for me throughout this. Giving me loads of advice etc My other colleagues are similar to me tbh and don't know enough about T2 so it's a huge learning curve for us all Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

On a side note, the doctors said I didn't need a machine to monitor my levels, do you think it could be a worthy investment to get one to try and get to grips with my levels? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Thanks! It's so difficult, glad I've came across this site. Hopefully I'll get some good advice that'll help me on my journey. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I'll back up Pavlos here, I'm new to this and the doctors tell me about low carbs and low gi. I read it on here and am confused as hell! So much reading to get through to get my head around it all Sent from the Diabetes Forum App