Recent Content by kimyeomans

Thanks Lainie, good advice

Hi Thanks for this response, I checked ketones, negative. But BS still higher than I like, averaging 9.5 to 10.5 not quite so spikey. I don't feel unwell, and will seek some medical advice from my diabetic nurse. Although I don't find her that knowledgeable, hadn't heard of the Newcastle diet...

Apologies for not responding sooner, for some reason I thought I would get an email notification, thought I was being ignored! Wow, what a plethora of advice! but certainly reassuring that its not just me. The general takeaway is to 'give it time' which I will continue to do. I mentioned I have...

I recently got the free trial Libre 2 system in order to understand and improve control of my BS. First week I thought I would carry on as 'normal' and observe what patterns emerge, then week 2 use it to apply some kind of control, ie fast and exercise to bring down high's. I am currently...

Hi Alfie I did not include slimfast when I assessed which meals to use, somebody said they are high on sugar / carbs? Maybe a factor. Have a look at the ratio carbs, protein and fat in the original optifast meals. I found Exante the nearest at a reasonable price if you buy enough. K Sent from...

I would love to have 5.8, 7.1 for me this morning. Don't despair Paulins probably just a blip K Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Sorry Pipp you are right meant to respond to Paulins, but swim sounds good... Can't do the starlight, wrong gender! K Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Great idea Pipp, let's all sign up for (half) marathon for next year K Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi Brightside wow you are going some, just shows we can all get a result in our own way. Apply the principle don't just follow the 'instructions' this thing can be be beat.. K

Hi paulins Ah yes the Desmond day, so long ago for me now but I remember the same issues, lots of ignorance apathy and misconceptions, and not all from the attendees! But you have done very well, 4st since Jan, BS in the 5's.. I share the frustration. I just had my review with Doc after 10 weeks...

hi Pipp not as much water as i should, must try harder! Kim

hi Andrew thanks, i am doing some but not intense currently, do need to push a bi:t more, regards Kim

Jack thanks good idea i will consider going a bit further with weight loss, chlf is low cal high fat? thanks Kim

Hi All Some good achievements around well done! I am at a bit of a crossroads, 8 weeks complete this weekend, weight loss good. Another 2 lb (13st 9lb this morning and I will have done 2st in 8 weeks. BP also down nicely 118/79 (still with meds) however..... BS seems to have bottomed out at 6.3...