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Need to say a big thanks to all who replied and need to say how fantastic this site is! I have spoken to the diabetic nurse and she wants Chris re tested next week and has basically said either cut down the carbs or burn them off. We have a little while to go before he is at an ideal weight and...

Thanks for the advice. Like some of the other posts, i have found the information given to us contradictory, some are from the british heart foundation and say to eat plenty of carbs to regulate the blood sugars and the diabetes stuff says to cut them down. Chris has been having cereal at...

Hi all My husband Chris got diagnosed with type 2 diabetes 3 weeks ago. At present he has not been prescribed medication as the hope is that diet will reduce his blood sugars. Chris has lost 3 1/2 stone so far, however his blood sugars are between 12.5 - 16 first thing in the morning. Chris's...