Recent Content by Samm1956

Thanks asparagusp I was wondering if it was something like that. I have read something about the liver dumping sugar but didn't realise it could affect your levels. I will test as soon as I get up tomorrow to see if that reads lower.

7.3 at 8.30am I had been up half hour sorting out dogs etc. Is it normal to have a higher reading in the morning one day last week it was up to 8.2. Should I be checking as soon as I get up.

Hankjam I think it was pure luck I stayed diet controlled initially I cut out refined sugars and lost some weight. The regular check ups kept me focused on sensible eating. However this year has been difficult with lots of celebrations including 3 weeks in America for our Ruby wedding and my 60...

Thanks for all the information it sounds like the way forward for me I am planning on enrolling in the low carb 10 week plan to kick start my changes. I currently don't test but again I think it is the way to go to regain control

Hi I need to lose weight first and foremost I think it has been yo yoking up and down for the last year so that will be my focus first.

As a newby on here I hope you guys will guide me to a better life. I have been type 2 diabetic for 5 years and have been diet controlled all the way so far. My recent check up revealed changes so I have been advised to start on metformin which I have just started. Hope to get to know you all in...

Hi my name is Sandra but friends call me Samm. I am new to the forum I have been diabetic for 5 years but have been able to control with diet alone until my last blood test and review showed up some significant changes. I am now just starting on metformin and hope you guys can help me get my...