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I think the key is to take your time and read through some of the ideas and pick one that is achievable for you, we are all different,

Hi @midschick1 welcome to the forum. you are among friends. Don't be afraid to ask questions, there are no stupid ones. There is a lot of information here read what you want, but take your time as some (me) found it confusing or over whelming.

Gives you boost when you get good results, That's some rowing i got up to 1000 meters, it nearly killed me, so i now use a cross trainer can do 1 hour around 11 KM and swim about 1 mile in an hour. not managed both on the same day yet.

Any drop is good news in my opinion, it's no surprise his blood pressure was high with her lack of encouragement. Tell him to keep positive,

Hi Maggie, Fantastic weight loss, keep up the good work, The nurse was not to happy about my LCHF diet, so i asked her to explain what was so bad, Weight down cholesterol down HbA1c down, She could not answer. They must have a script. Great that your nurse knew about it.

Had the results of my last HBA1C today. Drum roll please 47, Top end of pre diabetic but down from 74 in Feb and 68 in May. I would like to thank all of you that supported me when i was "Having a Wobble". Now to carry on the hard work and see if i can get the next one below 42.

Hi Maggie, HBA1C came back today at 47, That's the top end of Pre Diabetic. I'm really pleased with it after all the stress.

Staying in bed is good, Glad you're OK.

Hi Ferret22. welcome to the forum, @daisy1 will give you some useful information, Have a read in the type 2 section and ask any questions on the forum. Good luck with your journey,

It's probably Dawn Phenomenon, if you search it on the main web site it will give you the information, It's far better than me trying to explain it.

I will let you know, Don't start getting to scared, I have a saying "Don't let your bucket get full" in other words don't try to learn everything in one go. Take your time, It gets easier, we all have bad days and we all are still learning.

I was diagnosed in Feb, totally ignored everything i was told, went for my HBA1C blood test in May after i had drunk to much and started hyperventilating, The result was worse and the nurse wanted to start me on Metformin, I refused the medication and started the low carb diet, also joined the...

When you ask your questions make sure you ask the nurse to explain her answers if you are not sure what she means. Remember there are no silly questions, you can always start a new thread in newly diagnosed or type 2 diabetes, This forum really helped me, and still does when i feel down, or...

Read all you can on this web site about T2, But don't expect to take it in first time. Ask questions and re read the things you are not sure about, I'm sure some body will Tag @daisy1 in on a post as she has a lot of useful info for new people and i can't seem to tag her. You are not the first...

I refused to take Metformin and try to control my BG through the LCHF diet, I have only had 1 reading over 9 in the last few months (I had a bad week) mostly in the past month I have had 7 to 8 ( separated from my wife problems at work and moving to bed sit land) I started the diet again on...

I tried to drown it with Guinness, (That does not work) Then i found this forum and website, I am probably now a Type 2 low carb high fat bore, on the plus side i am 3 stone lighter and i hope my HBA1C results on Tuesday will put me back in the pre diabetes range. We all handle it differently...

At what point are high blood sugars going to start doing damage? If i keep my readings between 7 and 9 mmol without medication, what are my chances of living a normal a live as possible? or am i guaranteed to have problems in the future?

I had a panic attack in Feb when i was diagnosed, the scare stories from the nurse and with my family history i walked out believing all that i was told, luckily i found this forum, There is fantastic support and advice here, read as much as you can, But don't let your bucket get full. In other...

If i do my blood sugar 2 hours after my evening meal and only have a cup of coffee with semi skimmed milk before bed, are there any other reasons for my blood sugars to be higher every morning? Normally 7 to 8 mmol/l 2 hours after dinner about a rise of 1 to 1.5 mmol/l from before dinner. and 9...