Recent Content by newbie2019

Thank you all for your encouraging messages!

I have some good news to share! I was diagnosed in September last year with a HbA1c of 59, and my latest result is out with HbA1c of 42! I have made some drastic changes to my lifestyle, especially eating habits. I now consume far less carbs than I used to, and exercise regularly. I am hoping...

Thank you. I am exploring options to replace porridge with something else. This (omelette) is helpful.

Thank you very much!

Thanks very much. I have been eating those foods in very moderate quantities, but will try to cut down further. I am a vegetarian, and have been dependent on carbs for a long time. I have been regularly consuming stuff like tofu, tempeh, eggs, etc, but have been unable to switch to a near...

Many thanks for your replies, @Mbaker and @Rachox. I usually have some oats (equivalent of about 10-12 gms of carbs) with some bluberries, nuts, and yogurt for breakfast; generally salads for lunch; some brown rice/two chapathis/cauliflower rice with vegetables for dinner. I also have a couple...

Hi everyone. I was diagnosed with Type 2 last month, and since then I have drastically reduced my carbs consumption. I have also been regularly testing at home. While it is clear that the post-meal readings pretty much depend on what I eat, it is unclear how to get the fasting glucose in better...

Thank you!

Thank you. It looks like T2 in my case, but will keep an eye on the numbers.

Thank you, @VashtiB! I am hoping that I will see a drop in the sugar levels in the coming weeks!

Thanks for the link -- It is very helpful. :)

Thank you very much for your encouraging message! :) I had been worried sick about it.

Hi everyone. I was recently diagnosed with T2 diabetes. The initial HbA1c reading was 59 and a fasting glucose of 8.7. I was advised to start taking meds, but I am giving diet and exercise a try. I have cut down carbs to a minimum, and within a few days of diagnosis I see that my fasting glucose...