Recent Content by Johnboy59

Given that the NHS would be most peoples first point of reference when diagnosed, one could be forgiven for believing (as I did) that I could "fill my boots", which could have been disastrous. Ps I dream of a reading of 8... I'm averaging 13-14

Its amazing. I belong to another forum and we have the same problem with a few members who just want to insult and resort to personal attacks when they can't win an argument... :roll:

Now this is how my confusion set in.... on that link "The carbohydrates which tend to have the most pronounced effect on blood sugar levels tend to be starchy carbohydrates such as rice, pasta, bread, potatoes and similar root vegetables, flour based products (pastry, cakes, biscuits, battered...

That is a very good page Indy51 and has cleared some of the confusion.

I had an appointment with my GP yesterday, 2 weeks after my T2 diagnosis. I told him I was totally confused regarding foods that I should and should not eat. Some information says cut out carbs, other sources say eat starchy carbs, one site says eat rice and pasta another says this should...

Always hated these tiny pills, however they might become my best friend now I'm a T2er! Please put me out of my sugarfree misery and tell me one of the makes is actually ok! Your recommendations please? :thumbup:

As a newly diagnosed T2 I feel being told the truth rather than brush the unpleasant possible complications of the illness under the carpet ESSENTIAL. Reason: I am already realising that controlling this illness is 90% down to me and my commitment and 10% down to drugs and the medics. Grisly...

Thank you all very much for your replies - I must say it is incredibly confusing. I'm giving up trawling the internet as so much of the advice is totally conflicting. I feel as fit as a fiddle which is another confusing issue. The only symptoms I seem to have had was thirst (which has now...

Yes it went up to 18. I have my first clinic this week so I'll have lots of questions.

Just read on this forum that porridge is a bad breakfast choice! I have it every morning and just did a check http://www.diabetes.org.uk/Documents/ca ... g_well.pdf and its a recommended breakfast Totally confused now! :crazy:

Tis very hard... Love my food and all the bad stuff!! But I guess I love my life (and wife) more. :roll:

Diagnosed a week ago. BG was 20.7 a week ago. Lowest was this morning at 12.3 How long will it take for the levels to get to a normal level? I'm dropping around a point a day taking my readings first thing each morning.

No mine were 17 16 20 14 and the others were normal around 6 so it brought the average right down. But a real improvement today down to 13.

Done the 2 arrows trick. Did not work I'm afraid.

I would love you to tell me how to reset it !!