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Hello, I'm a type 2 for 5yrs now. I was initially on 3x Metformin daily. After changing to a Low Carb diet I now am off my medication and control it with diet n exercise. I guess I'll b on insulin 1day, however it's too late for u I guess but don't worry as there are a lot of people on here...

I tend to go with a slice of Burgen bread with Nutella spread. It doesn't effect my BG, at all. LL

Hi, I test every morning in bed when I wake up. Once before lunch and then once again before dinner. It really depends on your circumstances. A type 2 on diet control would probably not test very often as they would know which food has an effect on their BG, where as someone on tablets or...

Yes I agree Grazer... And Sid Bonkers I think you make a good point re Low carbing as testing and testing and even more testing allows u to enjoy all kinds of food without the spikes. Though I tend to stick to most brown food(low GI)! Oh, by the way, Nutella is yummy! LOL

Pre snack BG: 5.2 Post snack 2hrs: 6.1 Just to note this reading is based on one medium sliced Burgen bread (Linseed and Soya) and Nutella spread. I guess it's the low GI that helps as it breaks down the glucose gradually?

Hi, I have recently started low carbing and have seen a massive difference in my BG levels. I did a Google search for low carb and Nutella spread is one of them. I have since tried Burgen bread with Nutella spread and have not seen a spike in my sugar levels! Have you tried this and if so...

I had a slice of toast (granary) 20grms Carb, scrambled eggs x 3, salmon slice and a measured 100grms of baked beans reduced sugar. BG 4.9 pre breakfast - post breakfast 2hrs 5.9. It depends on the amount u are consuming rather than specifics. I generally tend to eat most things but in smaller...

Hello Everyone, This is my first post on this amazing forum that I have (only) discovered 08/02/2012. I am a type 2 Diabetic diagnosed sine November 17th 2006. Ever since my diagnosis I have taken full responsibility of my condition and have taken extreme measures to lose weight and take...