Recent Content by TrishMabey

Thanks for that John, I'll give them a try. Congrats on being off the metformin! Trish Edit: Just googled these and they sell them and a loaf in Holland and Barretts. Will go and get some tomorrow....

Has anyone tried any of the HeyLo bread products. I'm thinking of trying it out (1.3 carbs per slice of the seeded brown) but it's pretty expensive at £4+ per loaf plus nearly as much again in postage. I'm wondering how the texture and taste compares to 'normal' bread' and also how well it...

Thanks for that Pipp. On reflection it'll probably be less problematical to buy a new one, at least I'll know it works correctly! There's enough to take on board without all that faff... Thanks again...

My friend just told me she still has a WaveSense Jazz Tester from when she had gestational diabetes 22 years ago. She will happily let me have it. A little research shows these are still being made and strips etc are still available. It was only used for a max of one year. My question is this...

Kenny, I'd be interested in looking at the testing kits. I had a quick look on-line but there's too many to check out properly. Any recommendations with regards to a reliable brand would be useful. Thanks again. Trish

Thank you Mark, I really do appreciate that.

Thank you so much for that Kenny. I don't have a glucometer so I will check with my GP as to their position on this. I will also ask for my recorded blood glucose levels, so I have a starting point for my journey. I hope it's okay to raise more questions as they occur to me. I'm primary...

Morning all. I was diagnosed with T2D last month and the only advice I've had from my GP is a little about diet which amounted to cutting down portion size and switching to brown bread and rice (which I was doing anyway). They will call me back in 3 months for new blood tests. I have no idea...

Hi, I'm Trish and new to the forum. I've been trying to post the newbie form but it keeps telling me there's a problem with it. Apparently, my answers are 'spammy' or 'inappropriate'! Made me laugh a bit but I can't figure out what it's so offended by. Sooo, I'm 64 years old and was diagnosed...

Hi drivingrichard, I'm new to the forum and have the same problem. Glad it's not just me! I'll keep an eye out for the response but did you notice there's a question on there asking if you're wealthy? Not entirely happy with that one as I can't for the life of me imagine why that should be...

Hi, I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes just over a month ago. My GP prescribed Metformin and said he would arrange blood tests in a few months to 'monitor'. I was not given any explanatory literature, recommendations or advice. I've done a little research on the NHS website but it's all very...