Recent Content by Johnbarr65

Hiya. I've just had another round of blood tests and have managed to reduce my sugar levels to "monitor but no further action needed". My way was follow a very strict diet, no alcohol at all and daily exercise. I consider myself lucky that my elevated BG level was found and I was able to change...

Believe me, this site and the excellent posters will be an immense help to you. They can't offer a cure but they have vast experience of what works when. Keep reading, keep posting and you will soon be on a better path.

Hi there. Is there a senior doctor at your practice? I had a bad experience with a new "hired hand" GP, but a few polite but very direct words with the senior partner soon put paid to that. Now being treated as all patients should be. Don't be afraid to stand up to cheeky or incompetent health...

Exactly the attitude to have! Welcome aboard!

Sorry, autocorrect called you the wrong name Tellybear!

Hello! Same here Teddybear, still waiting for final result as to what my type is. Welcome to a great support forum, even though we'd prefer not being part of it!

Ah, thanks for that, different lunch tomorrow!

Working on a house extension and had a couple of granary bread sandwiches with cheese, followed by a banana. Still waiting on final conclusions from doc re my type.......

Hi all. Can I ask a quick question? About 30 mins after having lunch today I felt very sleepy. Could this be related to blood sugar levels? It felt different from the "huge meal" tiredness feeling.

Welcome aboard! I'm a Scot living in Kent, and this site has stopped me going into meltdown!

Hi Pammy. I've had similar results from blood test, and like you feel confused (and a little scared!) But now on a completely different diet from my usual, pretty much based on the advice from daisy1. Also doing 30 minutes fast walking each day. Be interesting to see how future blood glucose...

Hi Tirianne. I'm in a similar situation, my health issues started with a UTI but I'm still waiting for final tests to confirm suspicions of pre diabetes. Currently taking more exercise and watching my diet, but today have felt very down. I think this forum will be a great help though. Good luck!

Thanks very much for the replies, it really helps knowing I can seek advice or just have a moan! I'll post the results of my upcoming tests and will probably shout "Help" loudly and often!

Hi all, OK, new here and a bit nervous! Been having a few health issues for the last couple of months and been for various tests which were clear. But, just had fasting glucose test and it showed level high enough to cause concern and refer me for confirmation checks. Nurse told me though pre...