Recent Content by tickorama

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    What have you eaten today? (Low carb forum)

    Due to recent diagnosis, I have only just started my low carb journey. Breakfast this morning was a slice of Hi-Lo bread spread with butter and a laughing cow cheese wedge. Topped with smoked salmon and a scrambled egg. Total 6g carbs. Lunch will be some paprika chicken wings I baked last...
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    Newly Diagnosed, not sure what type.

    Hi @Resurgam - many thanks for the information. I already wear contact lenses and glasses (having to stick to the glasses for now, as the contact lenses are useless with this new blurry vision) - so I will wait and see what happens when its calmed down and sort out a trip to the Opticians. To...
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    Newly Diagnosed, not sure what type.

    Many thanks for your replies @Daibell & @Prem51 - I am still awaiting the tests to ascertain what type I am. I am now taking 2 x 500mg Metformin daily, one in the morning and one in the evening and I am also keeping to a low carb diet and I am starting to see improvements on my BG results. The...
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    Newly Diagnosed, not sure what type.

    Hi all, I am a 39yo male who was diagnosed with Diabetes on Monday, following a couple of rounds of blood tests. I have Addisions disease which is an endocrine disorder in which the adrenal glands do not produce enough steroid hormones. Its not uncommon for people with Addisons disease to...