Recent Content by Micheller

Hi there I have been on the Newcastle Diet since Monday this week but using Slimfast. So far weight loss is 6lbs and my pre and post dinner BG levels are generally 5-5.5, however my fasting levels are still in the 10's and I'm seriously starving hungry. I know that if I keep drinking water it...

Hi. I have to say although my doctor is lovely she did literally say ok you're diabetic, I will sign you up for the classes and here's three months metformin. See you in Feb for another blood test. I felt very much thrown in at the deep end, thank fully I found this forum. In her defense though...

Hi there. I was wondering what kind of ages are there amongst the type 2 diabetics ? I was diagnosed just before Christmas, I went to my first diabetic meeting today. I am 44 which may be quite young for type 2 but I have a very strong genetic predisposition. I was hoping to meet people around...

I too now think that this will be the making of me as I've seen what mis-management and denial can do first hand. I think the hardest thing is just getting my head round what I can and can't eat, once I'm back at work after the Xmas break I can really focus on it. I have considerably more than...

Thank you so much for all your replies. It's taking a while to sink in and the panic to subside. I am trying really hard to be proactive which is why I bought a meter etc, I live in the Channel Islands and so the medical provision is very different from that of the UK. All healthcare is private...

Hi there. I am new to this forum and I have just been diagnosed type 2 and to be honest I've descended into a bit of a spiral of panic. Being diagnosed just before the festive season is bad enough but my Dad is type 2 and has been in hospital over Christmas due his diabetes. I've seen what...