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Hiya Im newly diagnosed and had my first three month bloods done in July. I had an appointment with the doctor for something else and asked for my results. She was very impressed and said they had gone from 7.8 to 5.4 and if I stay like this I could reverse diabetes and come of the metformin...

I've been doing that for the past 3 weeks Andy. I thought that would have helped but alas no :( I think it could be my thyroid but it's so annoying when your trying your best and getting no results. I've read online about eating a bit more than normal for a week and then cutting down again to...

Thanks hana, It's so disheartening isn't it :( I think I will invest in some shakes and give them a try for a week or two. Maybe that will give me a kick start? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I was diagnosed in Feb with type 2. I had already started eating healthier before being diagnosed and by end of April I had lost nearly 2 stone. Since then I have not lost 1lb! I'm eating really well 3 meals a day no snacking, plenty of exercise and my bloods are brilliant always between 4-5.5...

You certainly didn't ... No need to apologise Netty. I new to all this so I appreciate any comments xx Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

That made me chuckle ... **** that drifter! I shall try a different approach next time. At least I won't be doing a repeat of today. Will try eat some more substantial. Thanks for all the replies x Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Netty what snacks do you suggest? Andy I didn't realise you couldn't go hypo on metformin. I usually get really shaky and irritable when I get in the lower 4's. Maybe I had a sugar spike due to the chocolate and burnt it off too quick. I hate being sick! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Thanks guys. I was with a personal trainer and he does push me hard but I've never felt like that before. I try keep my bloods between 5-6. What do you suggest I do before exercise should I eat about an hour before? What levels should they be before starting?? Can't believe I actually ate...

Hiya I have recently started doing an hours intense exercise. I checked my bloods just before exercising and I was at 4.9 I thought that was a little low for the amount of exercise i would be doing so ate a choc biscuit (drifter) and had a glass of water. Whilst exercising I started shaking...

Hehe try fish shop fried cod :) has all the info for you ... I love this app :) Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hiya If you search chippy fish on fitness pal it brings up small haddock no batter at 190 calories. Can't imagine there would be much difference between cod and haddock x Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I've got the aviva nano and you don't need to change the chip. I think you used to on the older models :) Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Done :) Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I love it too! It's helped me lose weight :) Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Re: Advice needed I've lost a stone and a half since Jan still have a couple more stone to go. It's actually given me an added incentive to lose the excess weight! :) Do you know what effect the dawn phenomenon has on hb1ac readings? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Re: Advice needed Thank you for the reply :) Is it possible to reduce the fasting levels with diet alone? Would it take a long time to achieve? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi I got diagnosed a few weeks ago with type 2. Think my fasting level was 7.8 and hb1ac was 62. I was told to change diet and take metformin. However I bought I meter and have been eating well and staying less than 7.5 after every meal. I only took the metformin for a few days then stopped...

I have a sweet tooth too! I buy the sugar free butterscotch from aldi and suck one of them for as long as possible it really takes the craving away :) Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I'm not a lover of veg :( and I have been eating too much fruit recently. I know I don't eat my five a day so would it be beneficial to take vitamins or would it cause problems? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Thanks for the informative reply :) I only got diagnosed with type two a couple of weeks ago. My fasting blood was 7.8 and hb1ac(?) was 62. I bought a nano and have been checking before and after each meal and also in a morning. The morning one varies between 5-7.9. However all my before/after...