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Daisy, What blood glucose meter would you suggest getting? Also how should I judge (based on the results) how to change my diet? What is an acceptable reading after a meal? As to my diet - i normally begin my day wiht a cup of coffee (semi-skimmed milk, no sugar) and a piece of fruit or a slice...

Jo, That is incredibly helpful - thanks. I take your point about having a sustainable long term diet beyond whatever I choose to do about the Newcastle diet. I am confused about what I can or should be eating in the long term. I have begun by stopping eating all chocolate, biscuits and cake and...

Hello, I am a 53 year old male and was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes about 6 weeks ago. It came as a big shock as I am not overweight, have a good diet and exercise regularly. I have been advised that I could go on Metformin immediately or I could try to put the diabetes into remission by...