Recent Content by nanny_ali

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Thanks for that I will give carb counting a go and see how I get on.

Type 2 no meds. It is better to count carbs or calories to manage blood sugars and weight?

I am currently reading The Blood Sugar Diet by Michael Moseley. About half way through at the moment but I think it might be worth a try. I am only about 7lbs over weight but still feel it could help. I am type 2 . I did lose 2 stone about 4 years ago and the half stone has crept back on so I...

Losing that little but if extra weight is the key I think, but stress is most definitely a big factor too.

Well done you are right to be very pleased with yourself. Sent from my GT-N8010 using Diabetes.co.uk Forum mobile app

I think that is pretty good and you should be pleased. Anything lower is good, even one lower is better than one higher. Sent from my GT-N8010 using Diabetes.co.uk Forum mobile app

Thanks for the replies, I will discuss this with my doctor. I just felt I would like to hear what people in the know thought. My sugars at the moment are usually 7 or under and I think this is ok. I have started doing a bit more exercise and am monitoring my diet and testing to see how my meals...

At what blood sugar levels would a diet controlled type 2 need to start taking oral medication?

That's really encouraging as I have to go for my eye test on 31st December. I won't wory too much about it now. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi I am Ali and I am 61 and live in the East of England I have a 13 year old Jack Russell, she loves to go for walks. I also do line dancing and play badminton, so I am fairly active. I retired 18 months ago and don't know how I found the time to work. I am a newly diagnosed type 2. Hope I have...