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I was diagnosed September last year, numbers just over what need to be called diabetic (GP even asked a second opinion due to it) Had a blood test in December and everything was back down to very good levels and told if they stick they will take me off metformin at next check. Haven't been...

Basically I started around September on metformin, and cut right back on sweeties but in past 6 weeks or so with cold weather and dark I have been very dizzy and sickly (mostly after I had my booster jag) Eating far more junk food and gone back to sweeties about 3 times a week as been feeling...

Yeah I keep forgetting to buy a meter, wasn't sure where to get a cheap one that wasn't a risky Chinese one, or where to get strips cheap. I was thinking about asking a friend who has T1 if he could get me some strips as he only uses his as backups now as he has that device that is attached to...

Hi, a little update from me, been a little more tired but that may be as I am having overall far less sugar. still not perfect on carbs yet as had things like sausage rolls, scotch pies for meals past few days and had some sugary sweets today(maybe twice a week rather than 7 days a week) I...

Mentioned to someone I know (that I forgot works in a care home) that I am now T2 and he kinda gave me the tough love scenario saying if I don't walk at least 2 miles a day and cut out all sugar I will lose a leg as it has happened to many people he works with, He did go on to mention what...

I normally buy from butcher direct I get 3 packs of meat for £5, I get 8 or 9 sausages in a each pack (or I can get burgers, pies, etc) Just happened I had some cheaper ones in freezer that I wanted rid of. I do have a lot of chicken in freezer too, and liver etc. I don't mind a tofu curry...

Not sure exact numbers but blood test came back I was 7.9 and a number that 45 and over is diabetic was 49, im also about 22/23 stone in weight at moment(put on around 6 stone during lockdown) I basically don't have a diet as such, only a few weeks ago I began changing from a Subway sandwich...

Had another thread but this is main one. Been on meds a week, for first day or two felt far better than usual, but at same time since end of last week been very rough feeling like a hangover. I haven't gone cold turkey yet on sugar and carbs, but I'm cutting down so don't know if it was the...

Hiii, had a rough few days, I feel less bloated and zero aches in body (which is good) but been dizzy a lot. I admit I haven't changed too much of my old diet yet as it was hard to do overnight (I.e I ate haggis, potatoes and veg as I talked about, and some pasta with bread another day) and...

Good point, I forgot to say I almost never eat breakfast, I work 2-3 days a week and just wake up shower and go to work and those are the days I eat around 12.30 (the Subway when I used to eat it) then less in evening rest of the week I just ate post 6pm each day. On a random note is haggis bad...

I'm a bit of a weird one myself. I haven't mentioned yet I am mildly autistic and with mental health issues, I was anxious until a traumatic event in my early 20's I have never recovered from (which weight in part was the vicious cycle) Before that and mostly until things snowballed I pretty...

I have a feeling it was the Subway bread that was doing the damage and their sauces both well known for high sugar content. I actually don't like chocolate much, I also don't drink any alcohol, even coffee let alone energy drinks just to add. My "sweet tooth" came about because about 6 years...

I thought so, I was just thinking twice a week would be ok but I was also thinking its good quality stuff and was trying to go for more natural food than processed supermarket stuff. One change I have made already is I was eating too much processed food so been experimenting with my pressure...

Ok, i'm 39 been obese for years varying between 20-22 stone (mostly depression related) during lockdown due to not going out of house, being single, and so eating more junk food I balloned to almost 26 stone at one point (and haven't weighed myself in 6 months but I have lost some as jeans that...

I mention sugar overall as a way to see where the most obvious things are. And before I forget, thanks to everyone who has posted so far. Me personally I always found pasta gives me energy without any lows and actually fills me up for real compared to anything else, potatoes are 2nd best...