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It can be startling to find how many supermarket prepared foods are hotching with carbs. For instance, zero or low fat yoghurt which has starch thickener, prepared sliced meat dusted with starch to keep the slices easy to separate, many kinds of dressed salads with sugary sauce, every ready meal...

What a sensible grandson!

Completely normal. It should adjust itself very quickly.

Same here.

Illness and stress definitely raise blood glucose, with some of us by rather a lot. So although disappointing for you now, actually considering what you were up against at the time of the test, you've done really well. And the weight loss too - congratulations! Please don't feel despondent...

Be aware that the NHS level of "acceptable" B12 levels is on the low side. If we supplement, any that the body doesn't need is excreted harmlessly, unlike such things as iron.

It's about time, too. Our appointments are not allowed to be long, so little/nothing is discussed and there isn't time for us to be seen as individuals. It's usually "take these and shove off".

Bean sprouts instead of spaghetti.

I used to change the lancets every few weeks (I only test a few times a week now) but my latest ones are single-use and I think terribly environmentally unfriendly as there is a lot of plastic to throw away each time and it's impossible to re-use them. However I do appreciate that I'm very lucky...

Good grief. You really couldn't make it up.

Nursie can't be that bothered if you aren't getting another test for a year. Do have a good read around here, and any time you'd like some friendly support, we are here for you. It won't take anything like a year - probably only a few weeks - for you to get hold of your blood glucose readings...

Perfectly reasonable question. I had to ask about this as well, as I'm up several times a night, and was told as long as it's before you hydrate it'll be fine.

I agree with the others. And my husband - a lean, fit non-diabetic who eats all the time (!) and includes a huge amount of sweetschocolatecrispspeanutscakesbiscuitsrootveg.bread in his own diet has been marvellous in that he has readily adapted to cooking T2-friendly meals for me, just adding...

You will find a good supportive environment here as well as in the real world of your life, with some very experienced people, so do join in.

Welcome from me too. The only reason I'm not joining in is that we have always eaten at 6pm anyway! (I'd add a blushing emoticon if I knew how to add them).

You are a wonderful supportive partner, and I hope he appreciates you!

And me. Knowledge is power.

Please would you explain what you think I am taking "on trust" and then we can proceed with our discussion.

Maybe a healthy slug of whisky?

And also countless examples of people who lose weight dramatically on a low-carb regime even though they eat far more in calorie terms than they did on low-calorie diets. We are diverse and one size (or diet) doesn't suit all.