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Depends on your meter. Amazon is a good source for most but do check out your local pharmacy and remind them that you should get them VAT free as a diabetic. Mine agreed to match Amazon prices which saved me the postage. You can get them on ebay but watch out for expiry dates on old stock...

Take a look at the low carb comments on the forum and you will find lots of information. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Two things I would change immediately are no chips as potatoes are very high in starch which your body converts to sugars and then no bananas. Best fruits to eat are berries. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Dave, Metformin is usually the first med to be prescribed and is a well tested drug for diabetics, although some people do experience stomach upsets initially. If these persist then there is an alternative slow release version which is better for some. You should not experience problems of low...

Tax penalises the consumer but does not directly deal with the problem. Better to fine the manufacturer who exceeds fixed guidelines for added sugars Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

If you have a smartphone try using 'myfitnesspal' app to track your food intake. It measures your cals, carbs, protein etc. and lets you set your own goals. It has an extensive library of foods so you can look up their details. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Not bad but do encourage an addiction to sugar when it is better to avoid the cravings if you can Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Your right it is the bread. Try one slice if you must but do look for the amount of carbs on the label as they do vary considerably. Small portion of sauce wont be too bad but look for the 'reduced salt & sugar' versions if you can. Add an egg as well either scrambled or dry fried (just wipe...

To start test first thing in a morning (fasting) then before and 2 hours after meals. Keep a record of the readings and what you eat. You can identify which foods you can tolerate and which spike your levels. Share your readings and diet with us all and we will help work it out. Sent from...

Tell us a bit more about your diet and maybe some typical meals so we can advise you further. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Blueberries & Greek yoghurt Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Like so many of us on the forum. Well done for becoming another convert. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

welcome to the club no one wanted to join. Ask any questions you have and we'll all try to help from our own experiences. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I suspect it may be the Glic that caused the hypo symptoms. I had similar symptoms and having given me an HbA1c test my Gp took me off them as my changed LCHF diet had substantially reduced my BG levels Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

The low fat ones have extra added sugar to compensate for taste. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I find a full fat Greek Yoghurt is fine mixed with some blueberries or raspberries either fresh or frozen Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Welcome. Ask away..... Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Not seen that. Where did you read it. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Your body will take time to adjust to the Metformin and 9 days is not very long to worry about. It is not designed to reduce weight but does help to suppress the appetite. I can go a couple of weeks sometimes without losing weight and then it starts again as my body adjusts itself. If you...

Neither are concerned if you are just on Metformin. You do not need to advise DVLA. If other drugs or insulin are prescribed which can cause hypos then you will need to tell. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App