Recent Content by zazzy46

Yes it does make sense and also very helpful. My current diet is sensible but not "strict". I intend to follow my current eating habits (and my couple of ales on a Saturday night) and hopefully learn something from it. Thanks again

You're right, I would never catch you, running

That's the thing though, I only walked just over half a mile. I was delighted to see it come down but was surprised by how much. Before I went for the walk, I read that going for a stroll was better than strenuous exercise so yes, something else to bear in mind.

I wouldn't say that I don't get anxious from time to time, especially when the effects of diabetes come knocking but I usually get anxious by the not knowing. I'd imagine most people are the same.

Thanks Ian, I'm still not sure whether my feeling awful last night was because of an infection or directly linked to diabetes but it did shock me to read the high blood glucose readings require exercise, not rest. Also infections can push up your BG levels.The last thing I wanted to do last...

Thanks for your reply, it has been more than helpful. My diabetes nurse didn't neither recommended or discouraged me in getting a monitor, it was my choice to get one and today was the 1st time I've used it in earnest. The difference in results came as more than a bit of a surprise so I'll...

Hi, I'm a quite recently diagnosed type 2 56yo male. I don't take any medication however I have invested in a blood sugar monitor. The truth is that in the past and during prediabetes, I've kind of forgotten that I am even diabetic, life is pretty normal. Then all of a sudden, it hits me like a...