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Hi I'm guessing that your partner may be newly diagnosed?? If so, this can feel like quite a bombshell. Diabetes becomes the focus of life (and in a sense, it HAS to become the focus whilst you and your partner learn about what it means to be diabetic and how to deal with being diabetic). Many...

Glad you're going to the docs again. Especially in light of your morning readings. Those seem too high, and you may need help in getting those down. 6.0mmol/L is good to aim for. Also, if you start your day so high you are guaranteed to go into higher BGs when you eat etc. There's loads of...

Hi Muesli can be a big problem for some people, because, even though it can be low sugar it is fairly high in carbs. So, I'd say try doing some tests around that. ie try a test an hour after eating it, and 2 hours after eating it. If you are having it with milk, this could also make BGs...

Hi Nikki Sorry to hear you have had a frustrating and off day. It's obviously either the onions ( which, I'm sure I have read, can be high in sugars ) or you may just be fighting some virus or potential bug ... which causes the BGs to rise. I know how annoying it is to get 9s though...

Hi all Just been to my family for a few days pre-christmas. Tried my best to keep on track but when you are a guest and it's a special occasion it is difficult to keep on the control wagon!! What is great though, is that after seeing my BGs slowly starting to rise - I'm home in control again...

great results - keep it going! :clap:

Chick peas are magic. A quick curry can be made with onions, garlic, chick peas, maybe some mushrooms and some spinach - with your choice of curry flavours and spices. A dash of coconut milk sets it off beautifully. :thumbup:

Hi I would take this as a good opportunity to start taking action right now. Yes, any one can get any illness 'down the line' - but the great thing ( and it IS a great thing ) about being diagnosed with diabetes ( even if it is borderline ) is that you have a warning. You officially have a...

I'm lucky that I was never a huge fan of nanas. However, when I saw my OH biting into a huge slice of buttery white toast..... :( it was food envy with knobs on...........

Totally understand how gutted you must be feeling, especially when you do so much to keep fit and well. Hopefully they will be able to treat the background retinopathy quickly and successfully and give you some help in preventing it returning. Type 2 seems to be a rollercoaster of highs and...

I was diagnosed officially in March this year, although I'd been made aware that I had impaired fasting glycaemia for a while before that. I began to take control in June. Occasionally, I would get a reading in the 5s - maybe twice a week in a week when I would be testing at least 3 times a day...

Amazed that the doctor is advising you to skip breakfast, as it is usually considered an important meal. Is he suggesting you skip it because he thinks it's too fatty or too carby? And how does he expect you to get through the morning on no food? That might actually encourage your liver to...

Hi Edgey72 Wow!! You are dealing with so much....... my heart goes out to you. All I can say is that this forum is brilliant, whether you need advice and help, or just somewhere to say that you're feeling rotten. There is always somebody ready to reply and make you feel better. I hope you have...

Hi Beatrix There is a special pre diabetes section on this forum where you can get in touch with others who are dealing with metabolic syndrome. The fasting phase ( i.e the reading taken after a night's sleep ) is the one that I have trouble with. I was diagnosed with impaired fasting...

What a great thing you went for your wellness check!! Sounds like you're already taking huge steps to manage your diet etc. Don't know if I was typical, but I got off to a flying start, did very well, and then bombed a bit emotionally, so make sure you take great care of yourself - admit it...

Hi Just coming up to 6 months of active control, I decided to cut down on my drinking which though not excessive, was regular ( 1 to 2 glasses of wine most evenings ). Like all of these things, it's very hard to make certain that something you're doing is responsible for reduced readings, but...

Hi ! I find that concentrating on breathing deeply and slowly can really help. Also, if they have something on the wall, like a picture or a poster - try focusing all of your attention on that. I totally understand about the fears. I used to have to lie down for my tests - as sitting up used...

Hi there BlindFaith After everything you've been through, you are sounding fantastically positive - and what impressive results. I wish you continued success - in EVERY way! Cathy N

I may be unusual but I had never heard this saying before yesterday. Eat like a King at breakfast, a Prince at lunch, a pauper at supper. I think it might be a very useful mantra for me personally, and perhaps others with diabetes. Pretty straightforward and logical really. I've been starting...

Hi Sara I don't know the answer to your question, but I too have a Mirena. My BGs stay pretty much the same but I was diagnosed a while after having the Mirena put in and haven't had it changed yet. Hopefully someone may come along with a bit more knowledge. Don't know what's the worse...