Recent Content by Lukeyboy

I've not met anyone diabetes specific yet, like a specialist but have DESMOND on Thursday. There is a ton of information on here and the internet in general so don't be too worried.

That sounds nice I will try that out, thanks. I haven't tried the LIDL high protein rolls...are they bread rolls?

Hi Scottish mum thanks for the reply. I get quite a lot of fruit and veg, typically spinach most days, a tomato and cucumber as well as Brocolli 4 or more times a week. I eat an orange a day without fail (I have low levels after an orange) and usually an apple too. Occasionally ill have...

Hi guys, What are your experiences with porridge/weetabix? I've tried both, porridge (plain normal oats with nothing added but hot milk) which spiked me massively and this weekend I've tried 2 weetabix with single cream no sugar and my levels are sky high. Does anybody get on with either of...

Sorry for the late reply. Thanks again for all your contributions. I've been a bit more casual with testing and food diary as I was getting a bit anxious with it so decided not best to be worrying constantly about it. I'm regularly in the single figures now 2 hours after eating (Even after 3...

This sounds like a diet I could really get into!!!!! When you say cream do you mean as in single cream/double cream please advise as I'm a little unsure. Currently semi skimmed milk with my eggs and my tea today my readings got lower throughout the day and for the first time I@ve gone into...

Thanks for your replies guys, much appreciated!! I will also look up "dawn phenomenon" and liver dumps I'll start with pre and 2 hour post tests from tomorrow.

I agree they contain some sugars/carbs but really apart from water and cabbage what am I expected to eat for the rest of my life? If I can't eat carbs then I need to eat proteins and fats right? If I eat too much protein what am I supposed to eat olive oil for fats? It just seems to be...

HI everybody, I'm hoping some of the experienced posters can help me. I was diagnosed with diabetes type 2 on the 2nd of October. I had all the symptoms, balanitis, dry mouth, fatigue urinating in middle of night etc. After an 18 hour fast my glucose levels were 17+ so my doctor prescribed me...