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Hello and welcome, Yes trying different foods and working out which foods raises your levels is definitely the way to go. I am a follower of the very low carb diet but I absolutely support anyone who has found the balance they need to keep their blood sugars low and being able to sustain that...

I'm going to weigh in and say I agree with @Andydragon . The best advice for any type 2 diabetic is to eat to your meter. So take regular readings and work out what your body can tolerate. I like others have found low arb works for me. The list of food provided contains a lot of stuff that I...

If you are recommended any medication we strongly advise that you discuss with your medical team the implications prior to taking any. This includes 'natural remedies' as there may be complex chemical interactions that you are not aware of. In relation to this post we discourage PMs providing...

hi @Kimble73 A lot of questions but I'm happy to answer at least some. How did you feel- scared, overwhelmed with all the information and scared about the complications? All of the above. It was finding this site that helped. I felt complete despair. If you see some of my early posts I threw...

While I am interested in the research about restored beta cell function I would also likemto answer the original question. My BMI is a lot higher than you and yet I have managed my levels successfully on just diet. I do take one metformin most days but my levels are always in the normal range...

I bought a meter which syncs to the Mysugr app on my phone. I deliberately chose a meter that could do this. The different in the cost of the meter wasn't huge but the easiness is what I need. I keep testing as In don't want to get complacent. I'm an all or nothing person so I need to do this...

I'm another chronically poor sleeper. It does take a while to really adapt to keto- it was about a month for me before I wasn't exhausted although the emotional stress of the diagnosis and my feelings of doom about never eating carbs again ( my favourite food group) also contributed. Have you...

I'm in the middle of changing doctors which is more complications. My GP really really didn't like keto and I spent most appointments having to justify that while she made me feel bad. Before my diabetes diagnosis sis she was great but since then.... well I've put off my last HbA1c for 6 months...

I think it will be osteoporosis- will have to try that- I was heading that way so definitely worth trying. Not a big fan of having to have pills or injections if I can avoid it at all.

Thank you- that's what I suspected- the pain is currently raising my levels and is making me lose sleep so it's a balancing act. It just means I'm more aware of what the balancing factors are. More information is never a bad thing. Thank you

Well I've had Avery sore are/elbow for a couple of months now. I've had an ultrasound still waiting for it to get to the doctor for an official result but the radiographer indicated it was arthritis. I've been using painkillers and anti-inflammatories with no real help. I've 'doctor googled' and...

I am so sorry that you are feeling so bad. Virtual hug from me. I also get that having a routine is great. So much less mental work- easy to plan and easy to predict. so I know that the lack of predictability will also be contributing to how awful you are feeling. I also found after my first...

Welcome to the forum, From your user name you could be a member of my family. We have a bit of black humour and live in an area accessed by a road known for its frequent accidents. So on Facebook when there is a repost of the accident we repost in (us and our kids) 'not dead yet'. So welcome-...

Hello, I'm not expert in this. but I think a little bit more information may be helpful. Does the person also have diabetes? If so is the person on any medication? Does the person monitor their blood glucose levels and if so what's the range of readings they are getting?

I agree that 4s are not hypo but I was worried about the poster potentially starting the gliclazide - @JoKalsbeek said it more eloquently and more clearly :) I am sorry that you feel dismissed by your medical professionals. That is very disheartening. We can't give medical advice obviously. I...

Since you've already been on the metformin for a year it may be something else like a stomach virus. That said it may not hurt to see if you can try the slow release version. I am on the slow release version and found less symtoms when I changed it to nightly rather than morning as I don't eat...

hello and welcome, Let us know on Monday how it goes with the doctor. Having found this site will give you a great start. Most doctors don't recommend that people with type 2 diabetes test but my strong recommendation if you are diagnosed that one of your first steps should be to get a meter...

Hello and welcome, I echo the advice given by @Goonergal . This site really is the best place for advice and support :) So you have a meter. When I started I tested a lot- at least 10 times a day- I was worried anxious not to mention obsessive. Having said that you will likely test a lot more...

hi @Riva_Roxaban Thanks for that! so definite possibilities. Some have too high carbs but others need to be tried out- just for research :)

Can I make a suggestion- what types of snacks do you like- that may help everyone give some low carb alternatives. Some like salty others crunchy for example- I'm a sweet person largely. One thing I am n ow buying is prepared cheese sticks wrapped in prosciutto. Basically no carbs and not huge...