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Hi @Knoebels1 and welcome to the forum. First of all a lot of stuff on the internet just generally is unfortunately not true. I think the virus can show its of examples of that. So that is one thing. But (and more importantly) many medical practitioners have a view of type 2 diabetes as...

All I can say is that it must be really tough for you. I can't get my head around not being able to see the dr for a year- I just don't get it. I really hope that the friendly society can help you. Meanwhile good luck with keeping your levels down and a virtual hug!

Hello and welcome, When I was quite newly diagnoses I tried a meal replacement company and although I'm in Australia I wouldn't recommend it. So When I started I decided that the first thing to tackle was the blood glucose levels. I went really low carb and my levels came down along with some...

Hello and welcome, I understand how having this condition can make you feel upset. If you can find some of my very early posts you will see that I was throwing myself a real pity party. So a couple of things- do you have a meter and test your levels regularly? If not I would really recommend...

You have been through the wringer a bit. I'm just wondering whether it would be worthwhile trialling a CGM to see what your levels are doing- combine it with a food diary (and maybe sleep/stress if they are different than normal) and see if there is anything that it shows. I really hope that you...

Hello and welcome to the forum. Your husband is very fortunate to have a wife like you :) I agree with a lot of previous posters. Before I was diagnosed I was well overweight and the response of the doctor was quite often defaulting to 'it's because you are overweight'. It wasn't always (or...

Hello @Tombo1206 and welcome. You've had some advice already but I was interested in how long you have been doing the tests 5 times a day? The HbA1C gives the reading for about 3 months- if you have only been reducing it for a few weeks it might take a while for the HbA1C to catch up. However...

Yes- it's one of the things I love about this site- lots of people wanting to help. I really hope you find the cause so you can prevent it the future- Good luck.

Well you have had a lot of things thrown at you and it's good that you are keeping a diary- anything that gives your endocrinologist information is good. I have been feeling a bit tired and sometime dizzy- in my case though the blood tests showed I was low on salt. I think it almost killed my GP...

Hi @EddieA12 - you may get more responses if you post in the vegetarian part of the forum: https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/category/vegetarian-diet-forum.71/ I am closer to a carnivore than plant based. I'm always interested in how diabetics (particularly type 2:) ) deal with it as my daughter...

I personally use a Accu-Chek guide. When I was diagnosed I just went to a chemist told them I needed a meter and I wanted to be able to sync it to an app. I use Mysugr . It gives me an approximate HbA1c which helps keep me motivated. There are others. I haven't used anything else so can't...

Hello and welcome I haven't joined. I have found sufficient information on diet doctor and by googling. What do you want to achieve by going low carb? Are you trying to manage your blood sugar levels or something else?

Good luck for Tuesday and a virtual hug as well. I have had similar experiences- they always believe my super skinny husband but assume I am lying about how much I eat. If there was an olympic event for calorie counting I think I could represent Australia- maybe you would be competing against...

I can't help as I don't take glipizide but I suggest that you should talk to your doctor before changing the way that the doctor told you to use any medication.

Hi @Blade72 I can completely relate to a needle phobia!! It's very real. It still exists despite me testing at least 3 times a day even more than 2 years after diagnosis. So I do sympathise. I won't say it's easy but I suggest that it is necessary. Without testing you can't work out what you can...

Hello and welcome @Genevie My mother's name is Genevieve so I like your name. Yes at the beginning it feels like there is a lot to learn and I certainly felt frustrated and upset. As @Antje77 said to start with you really should take your levels before a meal and 2 hours afterwards as that...

Hello and welcome, I agree with the advice to get a meter as that will help you determine how different foods affect your levels. I also agree read around here. It seems a lot to take on board at first but I can promise you this is a large group of very helpful and amazing people who do...

Hi @Blade72 well done on changing your diet and like @MrsA2 I'm the wife with a supportive husband. I agree that a meter is a great idea. You can use a meter to find out how different foods affect you. This gives you the information to make choices about the levels of carbs you eat and when...

Hello and welcome. Great decision to get a meter it is the tool that will help you work out what you can eat. So testing- the general rule is to test before a meal and 2 hours after the first bite. You are looking for an increase of no more than 2. That said- everyone's bodies is different...

Hello and welcome @Nina8786 It sounds like you are having a scary time. I'm sure more people will post here shortly but a virtual hug from me. Welcome and good luck.