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4.8 @ 0800 today

It's not the diabetes that would stop anyone. It is both your own insurers and those of the dive outfit. The choices are: - lie on the medical form, which means if you have an accident your insurer or those of the diving outfit will not pay up, even people taking the contraceptive pill have to...

Yes, just five weeks ago, I was told over the phone by the diabetes nurse that meters are not supplied by the NHS and there's no need to test in the early days. I thanked her but I wonder why point us to this site if they don't support the advice offered? I was also told to have porridge every...

Thanks Ian, now I have sufficient strips etc I am recording morning readings and thanks to your post I understand it may be some time before notice a sustainable difference. For now I'm focused on losing weight and maintaining normal scores each day but I'm not having breakfast as I'm sticking...

Thanks I don't think I am coming down with something but it'c certainly possible I was a little dehydrated yesterday plus as Jo says the lack of Vitamin D. It's been extremely foggy that last four days so unlikely I'm getting much even if I have been outside so will make sure I take the vitamins...

Thanks Jo, that could be the case. I'll make sure I take my vitamins at lunchtime today.

4.9 today at 0800

Guys Sorry to post again but I'm having a bad day. My BS this morning was 4.4 which is normal so I should be happy. But this morning I was seriously lacking in energy again and having to rest having climbed the stairs. Honestly I'm 53 not 103. I haven't done any major physical activity beyond a...

4.4 today @0800

I'm curious when you do your Advanced, what have you put on the medical form? If you reveal your diabetes most places I know won't even let you in the water unless you've a special medical certificate. No judgement on whatever approach you're taking I'm just curious - I want to dive again at...

Your initial reactions are entirely normal and part of the process of change. Everyone who experiences significant change experiences this, particularly if they perceive the change as negative. Have a look at the change curve, you're just at the start and wherever you are it's ok and however...

5.7 today

Erbie, Hi I just wanted to say, 'welcome to the forum'. I was recently diagnosed too, with almost zero support but I did receive a letter from the GP saying I'd be able to access the myDesmond site as we're still in lockdown. You just need to use the enquiry form and leave a few details. It was...

6.3 today (but I did have a naughty oatcake late last night)

5.8 for me

Thanks for the tips about the cauliflower cheese bread (?!*?) I'll google it. Don't worry about the 800cals a day - I've done it before for three months and lost four stone. It's more or less Michael Moseley's Fast 800 but with a few less beans. Having said that I just had a bowl of chilli with...

Thanks so much for posting Orson, glad to know the Newcastle thing worked for you. I'm also sticking to 800cals 20gcarbs a day but not using shakes or meal replacements. I did the Lighterlife diet a few years ago and while it worked, it was brutal. I tried it again and found I literally could...

Thanks so much Mrs A2 for the note above. It's really helpful to hear others' experience of their early days post diagnosis. I've taken Option B. Straight into low carb which I'd done in the past, before diabetes but not so strict as to 20g a day. I am determined to show the GP I can tackle this...

Thanks so much Ziggy, it was kind of you to take the time to explain. It was really helpful. I feel there's so much I need to know and carry about this condition. Sometimes finding it overwhelming but your explanation was helpful.

6.3 this morning @ 0800