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I would also like to encourage people to nominate people- you can nominate yourself- it's a great thing to be part of!

I would like to make the following nominations: Antje77 Jokalsbeek

Hi @brainnotyetdead Really cool user name. I get it- I have controlled my levels by way of a keto diet for a while now- about 6 years. My levels are good but I struggle from time to time with keto- before my diagnosis I ate red meat rarely- I eat it a lot more now but it's still not my...

I agree with @JoKalsbeek I haven't been doing so well in life recently and so have been less keto than usual- I would say on my worst day I'm still very low carb but just recently that's been looking at more like 50 grams a day on some days- not all and probably not most but for me- yeah...

Hello and welcome Definitely not the incorrect section :) Welcome

Hello and welcome @debs248 This sounds very frustrating- I agree with the previous posters- being dehydrated will make it really hard. I feel your pain. I recently had to get my HbA1C tested and the nurse tried 4 sites unsuccessfully- I had had a litre of water so next time it will have to be...

Hello and welcome @munchies26 Given you are on insulin you will need to be careful so you don't end up having a hypo. You really need to speak to your medical team and get some advice from them. I am on no medication so I am definitely not an expert. I suggest that the first thing you may...

Hi @jackie500 I don't have a specific meal plan so not able to share. My suggestion in the early stages is to find a few 'meals' that only contain food naturally law carb. For example- grilled salmon (or another fish) with cauliflower mash and maybe some broccoli. That's reasonably low carb...

My sympathies @copey399 It sounds like you have gone through a lot. Others have provided advice so I will just offer some virtual hugs and reassurance that there are always listening ears here if you need to vent. Take care.

Hello and welcome @Kath72 Well done on taking up the challenge to improve your health. Getting a monitor is a great way of actually seeing what is happening and allowing you to make decisions about your health. Good luck and welcome.

Hello and welcome @caroleuk I agree with previous posters- no such thing as a stupid question- the best way to learn is by asking questions. It will probably feel like there's a lot to learn but be comforted by the fact that you have found the best resource for learning things and for support...

Hello and welcome @Hedgrerowpete It can really feel like that when you get diagnosed. The fact is, as I understand it, the number of people with this diagnosis is increasing all the time. If the condition is not managed the consequences can be significant and expensive for the medical system...

Hello and welcome @GemP It sounds like you're having a really tough time. Luckily you've found this site which is full of amazing a supportive people. Okay- the good news is that diet is much more important than exercise in managing diabetes- fortunate for me as I hate exercise- I do it but...

Hi @paulcw16 That sounds frustrating and disappointing. Are you using a meter? If not I highly recommend that you use one at least for a while so you can work out how your body is reacting to different foods including artificial sweeteners. There are some that my body reacts worse to than...

Hello and welcome @ausGeoff from another aussie Upfront to declare my bias is that I have managed my condition by diet alone for more than 4 years. I have only ever had one HbA1C reading in the diabetic range- because of this site. Before my diagnosis I counted calories all the time- yes...