Recent Content by Popsey

Thanks - will do!

I don't know about the anatomy or chemistry of all this, but I too am aware that I am thinking more clearly now my Bg is under control. My memory is better and my ability to concentrate has improved. I still ocassionally put the odd packet of tea in the freezer, but...well...stuff happens...

I posted here a short time after diagnosis in May this year. Since then I have visited almost every day to check out the topics and absorb the information. After 2 months of confusion and feeling unwell on the NHS 'sensible diet' I put into action advice on here about low carbs, testing etc. I...

Thank you so much for your replies. I think I understand the issues better now. I'm also the kind who doesn't like to make a fuss or doesn't want to be seen as panicking needlessly! I think the point about getting an appointment with the GP is a valid one which I will follow up. I've been...

Thanks for your reply Catherine. What I cannot understand is why the practice nurse and Desmond team give the impression that the only monitoring that is needed is 6 monthly HbA1C and that monitoring is really for people on medication. Clearly from the posts here many people with type 2 not on...

Hi there, This is my first posting. I'm hoping that this forum will help with the feelings of utter confusion and isolation I'm having! I'm a 63 yr old female, diagnosed with type 2 about 8 weeks ago. I've attended a Desmond course, found it very helpful and informative and thought I understood...