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You could make no pastry quiches. I’m also pretty rubbish at lunches - I’m either eating soup or salad 90% of the time

Hi I think you are eating too much fruit - you're probably having 3 portions each time you snack. Whilst fruit is good for us, it is quite high in sugar so that may not be helping. Have you considered replacing your carbs at dinner with lower carb options eg courgetti for spaghetti, sweet...

The shakes can be down to your body not being used to having lower blood sugar, I think they're called false hypos. My understanding is that you'll only have hypos if you're taking insulin. I'm new at this too but my advice would be to have a snack if you feel shaky. Hope this helps

@6cats - I've bought a "low gi loaf" from lidl which is lovely and lasts really well, great for sandwiches and toast.

Thank you. Grant, I've got an appointment in 8 weeks and will have blood test for that. [emoji3]

Just introducing myself. I'm Andi and I'm married with 2 children. I had gestational diabetes with my son (but not with my daughter who was born in October 2013). I was all clear after giving birth in October 2015 and was then diagnosed in March 2016. Being tested to see if I have type 1 or 2.