Recent Content by suewho

2 1/2 stone now ideal weight and very fit. blood sugars borderline normal. HB1ac was 66 last August..now 43 and falling. Its do-able if you take it seriously. Good luck

Reading some recent posts from newbies reminded me of how low and devastated I felt when I was diagnosed. So where am I now, 8 months on?...Well, 2 and a half stone lighter, blood sugars near normal and fitness level in the excellent category. Physically I've never felt better. Psychologically...

exercise can make a big difference to the way your body uses insulin. You may find the website 'not medicated yet' useful -written by a guy who's controlled his type 2 without medication for 13 years through diet & exercise. Good luck keep fighting xx

Hi Joe, I was around 9 around 5 months ago. Got down to 6.4 by cutting out sugar (except fruit) shedding weight and lots of exercise. (1 hr a day). Hard work but somehow VERY empowering, a lot better than sitting at home worrying/feeling depressed. I got a lot of inspiration from a website "Not...

Hi Nic, can't comment on numbers but whatever the outcome, there are lots of people to help you. If there's one think worse than being diagnosed with Diabetes.. that's not being diagnosed. Take it seriously, one step at a time but don't panic. Good luck!

Natural yoghurt mashed up with fresh raspberries/blueberries/redcurrants/passion fruit. Avoid low fat ones as they have added sugar (I like yeo valley). Enjoy!

Hi Kevin, Just quick message to wish you all a Happy New Yera and hope you get fully settled & sorted soon, meanwhile 1st batch of hugs for 2014 are on their way... Sue XXX

Slap her it will make you feel better then take a week off with stress. It will make her look bad

Hi Luna, Have you looked at the other cholesterol reducing tricks oatmeal (e.g. crackers) or cholesterol lowering products e.g. flora, yoghurts based on plant stannols? these are proven to work. Good luck, don't give up hopefully you'll get there with time!

My heart goes out to you. You sound so miserable.. and yet you were thinking of others when posting your message, that 's amazing. Close your eyes and imagine the biggest warmest hug you've ever had. Keep some for yourself and pass the rest on to your lovely family. I'm so sorry, its all I've...

Hi Sunflower, I'm so, so sorry to hear what a rough time your both having. No medical advice I'm afraid. All you can do is to push as hard as you can to get her up the priority list to see the specialists she needs including a dietician, psycologist and anyone else who can help. Don't give up...

:lol: I will !

Many, many thanks for everyone who replied to my 1st post, your messages helped A LOT. After a good nights sleep I came out ready for a fight. Have started gathering info. & questions for my 1st appointment with the nurse (especially diet stuff) and have now lost (my first?) 1/2 a stone. My...

Desperate to lose that all important first 1/2 stone I stepped on the scales this morning. Oh so very nearly there...so I got off the scales, took my knickers off before stepping back on again!!

thankyou! (have managed to stop crying for now!) regards Sue