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Hi Daisy, thanks for the information. I have a quick question - what's more important to focus on initially, losing weight or getting my blood sugar levels down. I am a bit scared that I will eat too much fat and end up gaining. But there is good news too, my FBG was down to 7.8 at 6.15am...

Thanks, I didn't realise about hidden carbs. I like what you say about each day being a new start.

I am definitely going to make friends with my meter and test before and after meals. I am also going to keep a close eye on my carbs but, having given up bread, potatoes, pasta and rice I think that I will have to do a bit of research into hidden carbs.

Thanks, I will have a look.

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Changing my practice was the only way to register my disappointment and I did that straight away. I stuck to Newcastle for six weeks religiously and I regret not sticking with it for the full eight weeks but I have been making wiser choices. I also wish that I had bought a meter earlier and...

Thanks for that, I wasn't thinking of the loss I still have under my belt I was focusing on the stone I gained. I am going to give lchf a try. And I will make an appointment to see the GP too.

Thanks everyone, I wasn't expecting people to respond so quickly. I will have a read around the lchf threads as suggested. I am going to beat this!

Thanks for replying, I lost 30lb doing the Newcastle diet and I have been making an effort to make better choices. I slowly regained a stone over about six months and since last summer everything has remained pretty stable, my weight 17st, my fasting blood sugar etc. I will try testing before...

I have a habit of waffling so I will make an effort to be brief. April 2014 first GP visit for seven years. I was not ill, I needed a form signed by the doctor. Had a health check including blood tests. I had asked if I should ring them for results and was told that they would contact me if...