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Well this is weird. My blood test reading was lower two hours after eating a whole cox’s apple. I’ll have another go tomorrow to check what’s going on. Thanks again for your apple and fruit eating suggestions.

Jo and Chris. Your replies have been really helpful. Thank you. I tried a finger prick test before eating an apple and again afterwards - the reading was lower afterwards! Weird? Regarding revising my profile, I would if I could work out how to do it. I can’t find an edit button. Hey ho!

Thanks all for your comments. Looks like I need to test more and eat less!

I had a blood test via the surgery and was called in because the reading was 140 and I was told this is dangerously high. I was put on Metformin, which caused me to cough and choke almost uncontrollably. They’ve now switched my medication to Jardiance empaglifloxin. I’ve also been given a home...

Are apples ok for T2 diabetics to eat? I love apples, I eat up to two each day and thought they were healthy but I’ve been told they’re too high in carbs.

I’m a pasta lover (especially spaghetti) with T2. I was interested to read several posts that mentioned Dreamfields pasta so I looked up where I can buy it from. I was only directed to one place - Amazon. I’m stunned to see that it’s sold as a bulk buy of six boxes for £146!!! REALLY? I can see...

I’m a T2 trying to control my diabetes by diet alone. I don’t check my glucose levels, I’ve never been told to. I need to have my annual check up soon and I’d like to know if the beer I drink (maybe two to four cans at the weekend) affects my blood sugar levels. I drink Stella Artois Unfiltered...