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  1. dwelldon

    how long after eating does blood sugar peak

    I had a chicken birani with brown rice and a naan. Not so keen on chickpeas but could try spinach instead I guess.
  2. dwelldon

    how long after eating does blood sugar peak

    Appears so, I checked my blood sugar this morning and it was 8.2 so still above the 4-7 range. But at least it's gone down. Only been diagnosed a week or so. The tablets seem to be having some effect at least.
  3. dwelldon

    how long after eating does blood sugar peak

    I have just had a curry for tea, I tested my blood and it was 15. how long after eating does blood sugar peak? And how long will it take to return to normal? I am newly diagnosed so just looking for information
  4. dwelldon

    Newly diagnosed and not sure what to expect

    Hey guys, Well my first week on the gliclazide and my sugars are dropping... when I went initially my bg was 24 in the morning 18th 17.3 avg 19th 14.3 avg 20th 12.6 avg 21st 11.9 avg 22nd 9.9 avg 23rd 7.85 avg 24th 8.3 avg 25th 8 avg My question really is, I assume that this is good. But...
  5. dwelldon

    Newly diagnosed and not sure what to expect

    Thanks once again for everything everyone. I have been using the BS monitor for a about a week now and the gliclazide tablets are definitely lowering it. I was as high as 17.5 before bed and now that's come down. At the moment every ache and pain I get I am worrying about. Especially the...
  6. dwelldon

    Newly diagnosed and not sure what to expect

    It's just hard coming to terms with it. I know I am going to have to change, but at 40 it's the last thing I expected. Then when you read about the lower life expectency and complications, it scares you into all sorts of thoughts. Is there anyway of telling how long you have had it for prior to...
  7. dwelldon

    Newly diagnosed and not sure what to expect

    wow really, thats a lot. I love berries myself, I think I will give that a go. I have no idea what has caused it, either as non of my family are diabetic. Is it really for life or can it be reversed?
  8. dwelldon

    Newly diagnosed and not sure what to expect

    Cereal are one of my favourite foods as well..... I guess as long as I don't eat too many I can balance it.
  9. dwelldon

    Newly diagnosed and not sure what to expect

    Thanks for the advice. Is there any so called 'special' advice for thin people? My body is aching all the time at the minute and kidneys are kicking but I think this is more than likely because I used to snack a lot between meals. With regards cereals such as weetabix / shreddies etc are...
  10. dwelldon

    Newly diagnosed and not sure what to expect

    Hi there, I have been newly diagnosed last week but they aren't sure which type I am yet. My blood sugar was running at 24 per litre. I have been taking the tablets that they gave me for 4 days and the blood sugar has over halfed already. My problem is that the information that they give...
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