Recent Content by Helena88

It seems there are various schools of thought on the best diet for a diabetic. I suppose an important factor is what are you hoping to achieve? Is it for weight loss in the short term or a permanent change to eating habits, is it just BG you are trying to control or also blood pressure and...

It is likely that the doctor would have wanted to keep an eye on your blood sugar if it was 8 when first tested. The diagnosis is a positve thing to know though, even if it doesn't feel like it because now you know when your blood sugar is high and how to get it down. If your blood sugar...

Hi, I'm pretty sure that I've heard that beta-blockers can affect your BG levels, might be worth having a look at the side effects leaflet inside the pack. As for cutting your carbs even further I would be reluctant to recommend this after your doctor has specifically told you not to. Hope...

Sorry if it seemed that way but I wasn't saying that people deserve to have T2 if they are overweight or eat unhealthily, I just meant that that is the way the media made me feel - like I was being judged for something I brought on myself.

Hi, I'm another anomaly. Diagnosed 4 and a half years ago when I was 17. Never been over-weight, no symptoms, went to the doctor to go on the pill and they found sugar in my urine so tested my BG and it was 18.1. They expected it to be type 1 but it never progressed so I suppose I should be...

Thank you, I just wanted to make sure!

Hi, I was diagnosed about 4 and a half years ago and for the first time since then finding myself organising a holiday ( :D yes very excited) however I'm confused by the insurance, does type 2 mean I need the special pre existing condition insurance?