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Re: Crazy reading post evening meals some foods have a high Glycaemic Index (GI) and should be avoided. Steamed white rice has one of the highest so will raise you blood sugar much more than some other foods. Check for the GI of foods on the web and choose low GI foods

Re: Crazy reading post evening meals You can use the internet to find the Glycaemic Index (GI) for various foods. There are loads of links.The higher the GI the higher it will raise your blood sugar. Diabetics do better if they avoid high GI foods. The form matters as mashed potato is much...

Re: Can anyone recommend a sweetener without bitter aftertas The only sweetener that I know that is not affected by cooking temperatures as for cakes is Sucralose. This is sold as Splenda but also just as sweetener granules by Asda and probably others which is cheaper. You need to check for the...

There's no such thing as 'slight' diabetes type 2.It is a progressive disease and many will progressive to insulin as I have after 10 years starting from diet only. However you should do your level best to slow down the progression which means exercise and diet as well as medication. For details...