Recent Content by Fraddycat

You should aim to be 7.8 or lower + 2hours after eating so I would say 10.3 is not good. If you can stay below 7.8 at +2 then you will minimize your risk of diabetic complications. I suggest you try a smaller portion of that food next time to find out if the same food works in smaller...

The only way you are going to know is by testing before and then +2, everyone is different! I have Atkins bars as an occasional treat, they are lovely but a bit addictive. I bought a box of 18 of the coconut ones on Amazon and ended up having one a day, which is prob not good and I did find my...

I agree with Carraway, I had exactly the same experience, I thought I was eating healthily but could not control my BGs or how I felt. I was eating Bran Flakes for breakfast, soup and a sandwich for lunch and spaghetti Bolognese for dinner. As prescribed by the nurse ... but it didn't help and...

I have a row or two of Green and Blacks 85% chocolate most days.

Fear is deffo the key. I have been low carbing for a year now and stick to it pretty well most of the time, but was gutted at my last eye check to be diagnosed with background retinopathy. My grandmother and great grandmother (both diabetics) were both completely blind when they died, so I...

Hi Shortbread, you know the only person who can change you is you. But is it possible that you can start by having one good day in two? Taking control of your diet and health can make you feel really powerful, if you could manage it for a day or two you might find the strength to continue? I...

Hi and welcome to the forum, this place helped me a lot!! I am sure it can help you. The advice from Daisy about controlling carbs is very important, if you can find a way to reduce the carbs in your diet you will feel LOADS better and will be able to reduce your numbers. I know at first it...

We are not doctors and cannot diagnose, but your symptoms sound similar to mine. I remember ravenous hunger, afternoon coma like feelings etc. First thing I would say to you, is that you are not going to have an attack of anything. Even if you do have diabetes, and I am not saying you have...

A very rapid drop in Blood Sugar, like 10 down to 3 can be very detrimental to your eyes, and can cause retinopathy. I would not recommend this and like others have suggested would verify this number with her doctor.

They are all good, if you have weight to lose I would recommend not eating too many, they are full of cals. Nuts are great, healthy low carb nibbles :)

Shredded Wheat is not awful, but there are 30g of carbs in two biscuits. Then you need to add the carbs in half a pint of milk and the carbs in the fruit juice. That meal would be more carbs than I would choose to eat in a whole day. Of course its a choice thing but I feel a lot better since...

I am really glad you are getting reasonable numbers but I would recommend a bit of a rethink on the diet though, pizza, flapjacks, sandwiches and shredded wheat are making your pancreas work really, really hard. If you can reduce these processed carbs out of your diet you will be amazed at how...

Re: Energy gels/glucose tablets. I cycle, and during the London to Brighton I took dried fruit Bear Yoyos - they are 10 carbs per yoyo and tasty. I also had 2 or 3 pecan nuts every hour or so.

The thing about meter readings is to do them in pairs. Test directly before a meal and then 2 hours after. The meal should not make your BGs rise more than about 2 points. Your 2 hour reading should not be more than 7.5, so your after dinner reading is ok, but because I don't know what your...

I make things like; Bolognese sauce then steam broccoli and put the sauce over that instead of pasta. Sprinkle with a bit of grated cheese. Slice courgettes, fry in olive or coconut oil until caramelized and a bit crispy, use instead of chips with steak make cauliflower pancakes to use instead...