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Hello, I was diagnosed type 2 almost 2 weeks ago. I was prescribed Metformin but having done some reading around the subject was determined to control with diet and come off the drugs. I'm using Michael Mosley 8 Week blood sugar diet and the associated recipe book as my guide (as well as this...

It's interesting to read your recall of your experience with drinking. It is so entwined in socialising and stress that it becomes a dependency that you people don't like to admit. I was always the one that drank too much every couple months and would ruin a weekend with an atrocious hangover. I...

I am newly diagnosed too. I've found this forum very helpful. I've bought the blood 8 week sugar diet recipe book (Michael Mosley), I've bought a blood glucose monitor and test before and then 2 hours after meals. The testing allows me to identify foods that cause spikes (e.g. Porridge is a no...

I put on a bit of extra jelly belly in lockdown. Coupled with some stressful times, someone who on paper is low risk turned into someone with type 2. I have no excuse, I have seen the Michael Mosley documentary, I know about visceral fat and that being extra inches around the middle are the...

Bacon, egg, greens, mushrooms Bean burgers and salad Chicken, chorizo casserole and green vegetables Recipes from 8 week Blood sugar diey michael mosley. DELICIOUS!

Hi Lucy Lark, I am with you completely. I also had an uncomfortable nurse phone call this week. It seems as if diet control of diabetes just exists online not so obviously with your gp or nurse. I'm taking my diabetes day by day and atm controlling with diet. I already had a good diet most of...

Hi Jaylee, diagnosis was only 9 days ago and hyperglycemia was diagnosed by the eye clinic. It seems the eyes can take a while to settle down whilst BG moving around. I am controlling BG by low carb diet. As I was not overweight to begin with and only had a fat belly, it seems that I have had a...

Hello, I'm still a newbie and learning as I go. My diagnosis was made following days of blurred vision. It was as if I suddenly became very short sighted. I have managed to reverse the high BG and stopped tsking Metformin 2 days ago. My BG is now in the range for a non diabetic person. I am...

Rosie, I was diagnosed T2 just 8 days ago. The practice nurse left a couple of diabetes magazines for me, one with "healthy" diet recipes showing big bowls of pasta and other carbs. Personally, I've cut out carbs and my BG has reverted back to normal levels for a non diabetic. I was prescribed...

I'm cycling again but gently as diabetes is newly diagnosed. I did 10 miles yesterday. Really steady and it was lovely to cool down in the rain.

Dear CloudSkies, Be kind to yourself, look forwards not back. I am new to this too and felt enormous shock and disappointment. The good thing is that you now know. You might be able to buy new test strips from the pharmacy or online. Lots of people on the forum recommend the low carb diet. I'm...

Hi VashtiB, Thanks for your kind message. It is a learning process. My relationship with food is rapidly altering. I am reducing Metformin to one slow release tablet as the increased dose really hasn't agreed with me (nausea, bloating, constipation and virtually no appetite, bad taste in...

Hi Chris, I am recently diagnosed type 2, taking 2 Metformin a day and following blood sugar diet too. You're right, the diagnosis is the best thing that can happen as you can make changes to lifestyle. I'm sure fat belly has allowed a build up of visceral fat around my liver and pancreas which...

Hi Martin, I do sympathise. My Nan had very complax needs as a diabetic. Memories of her experiences have been at the forefront of my mind recently. She was regularly hypo or hyper and insulin dependent. Changes in seasons, especially the start of spring and autumn would be turbulent for her...

I have a lot to learn! Thank you for explaining. I guess time will tell how my body reacts to low carb. I felt so happy to ride my bike today, even getting rained on was fab. I don't know about targets yet but will start getting to grips with this. All the best

Thanks for your kind words. I am determined to do the best I can. I will give that a try. It is hard to reprogramme the notion of breakfast foods. I'm doing best with eggs, tomatoes, avocado at present.

Diagnosis 6 days ago (type 2). Felt grim for a few days. Taking Metformin. Feeling much better today. Morning BS of 6.5, ate apple cinnamon porridge for breakfast, 2 hours later BS 15.1. I had a 5 mile gentle cycle. Before lunch BS 9.5, then lunch in parents garden (ham, egg, tomato, lettuce)...

I've just started too, it's not something to relish. I had anxiety using an injector for migraine years ago. I recall thinking that I'd do it on the count of 10... and then repeatedly counting to 10! I read advice on this website last night and there were tips on where to prick, i.e. don't use...

Thanks for your message. My BS is declining rapidly, I am v low carb now. It is good to hear of your success, well done. I'll just keep aware of the feet.

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