Recent Content by marcwlms

I use my garmin watch to count my steps. I was/am a keen runner and ran London marathon in October 2022. Took a break and never got back into it. Then wasn’t feeling up to much activity which in hindsight was the diabetes. I’d put it down to a very busy time at work and having 3 young kids to...

Just to clarify I was referring to sensors, I use my phone with mine so didn’t realise there were also readers that could be used.

Diagnosed with Type 2 in April. Have lost 8 lbs in last 3 months. Now 12 st 13 lb down from 13 st 7. Ideally aiming for 6 more

Ive been buying them direct from Abbott and filling out the form for VAT exemption (UK) There are a few online sites where they are £55 instead of £60 but this still works out slightly more as includes VAT.

Is anyone doing the steps challenge with diabetes UK? Recently T2 diagnosed (April) and doing it in an attempt to be a it more active and start to regain my fitness and raise some money along the way. Have been exhausted last few months as i get used to normal glucose levels/new...

Thanks. Have cut down on carbs massively and where I am eating them I’m eating whole meal and less of it. Eating a lot more salad/vegetables and better protein. Have cut out processed meat pretty much completely and cut down on alcohol and snacking on crisps etc. I have been testing glucose...

Hi all I’m Marc, 43 living in Kent Had high blood pressure symptoms so went to doctor for blood test in mid April. Came back with a reading of hpA1c in the 90’s, hadnt really had any other symptoms so was a bit of a shock. My diet and alcohol intake was not great prior for various reasons...