Recent Content by NorthernPhoenix

Thank you for your reply. I'm definitely under no illusions this is a life time marathon not a sprint, I'm trying not to expect too much too soon, but also just a little worried if I'm on the right track or not. I'm happy I've got a little small win with the levels to have dropped a little, I...

Thank you for your reply. I think the hidden carbs is an area I definitely need to check on, I've been checking labels and logging what I'm having to give me an idea. The BG levels are another area of confusion but at least they have lowered in these very early days, I'm definitely not...

Thank you for your reply! I'm happy to hear I'm headed on the right track, the BG levels has been confusing me and I have been trying not to think too deeply about it. I think given circumstances around my diagnosis I've just said to myself I need to get a handle on it, I've been reading...

So I got diagnosed last week with T2. My result at the Drs was HBa1c of 118. They checked by BG and it was 19.7. I have started a keto plan.. today I have had roughly 29g of carbs, made up of bits throughout the day, greek yog, mayo etc. I've got a BG meter to monitor myself this afternoon...

Thanks for your reply. I've been going through a whirlwind of emotions these past few days and I very much appreciate the replies I have on this post. I've planned meals for keto diet this week. I had been following a diet plan for slimming world and aside from a few treats of pink wafers or...

After switching GP surgeries I am a little shell shocked. I had a blood test in March 2022 (with my old surgery) and was told everything was fine. Lots of issues later, couldn't get appointments, have other issues going on (not diabetic related) which require injections every 4 weeks, they...