Recent Content by jeangoo

I had exactly the same problems months back and just gave up. Think it is just a way of them getting info about you and nothing else.

About 3 months, reapplied again this week

Does the NICE guideline still apply today with regards to testing strips?

I had to miss out on a hen night as they went to a fabulous Chinese restaurant. I'd had my doubts if I could eat anything on the menu and this was confirmed when I phoned as they add sugar to absolutely every dish:(

Forgot to say a small banana is a no-no for me too. But yoghurt with a few berries and again a small squirt of honey to take the edge off is another good alternative for brekkie or a snack. Works for me anyway.

I find shredded wheat better for my levels and I do add a small squirt of runny honey. Weetabix and porridge set my levels up too much.

I was diagnosed with T2 mid-March, blood sugar 33.4. Was a big shock as I had no real obvious clues but felt a bit run down after having bad flu twice and my vision becoming blurred and I'd only had a new eye prescription in December with only a slight change to my distance vision back then...

Thank you everyone for your replies. They have been very helpful. At the moment my eyesight is causing me concern as I am not able to read anything. The diabetic nurse has informed me that this is normal and will eventually settle down once my sugar levels are a bit more stable. I do hope so...

Had flu/respiratory tract infection twice since just before Christmas. Still didn't seem to be fully clearing up as still felt like a blockage in my throat so went back to the doctor again. Also had noticed a deterioration/blurring with my eyesight and had only just had my eyes tested prior to...