I was diagnosed at Easter ('09) and it really shocked me to begin with. I had much the same b.g. level as you, Debby. I initially tackled my diet and used a meter to monitor my b.g. levels. It took me a while to find an eating plan that suited me (i.e. I didn't feel hungry) and allowed my b.g...
Sorry to ask a really silly question but I'm new to all this - diagnosed in March and doing well on low GI and watching what I eat. My weight is coming down (almost 2 stone) and blood sugar from 11+ to about 5.5 most of the time. Where do porridge oats fit into low carb? They are carbs (I think)...