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I'm so glad you are here, this is a good place to be for us. I'm new as well. I believe a lot of my issues could be because of diabetes as well. Although I had bloodwork done before that wasn't abnormal until 2018, and then, I didn't know about the report/test results. Now I know I can see...

My heart really went out to you @Diabetic Vegan as I am very frustrated with the lack of competent medical care in my area. I was referred to a specialist and they were 400 miles away. I live on "The Lost Coast" area of California and we are truly at a loss up here, for a lot of things...

Ok @Antje77 Thanks for this, I have to remember everyone is going to have their ways, I just have to find mine ;) I feel a little better not trying to kill myself being some sort of perfect at this, which I have that tendency. I have to go lower carb than I have been, but also, I have to...

No fruits or Vegies? I will have to look into the Keto Diet as I don't know anything about it but curious. I've never fasted before so maybe you could share how that's done. I'm sure it's all over the net but hearing from another of my kind would be great ;) The Metformin stinks for me as...

You will find help here @Max68 , I have and just newly diagnosed with Type 2. I did the same thing over this last horrendous year. But we're here now and that's what counts. I usually eat a vegetable with my fish, or other meats. I also like to just slice open an avocado, and try to leave...

Ok @HSSS Looks like I best go a lot lower to start, maybe just get used to it. I know I've read somewhere before that our bodies need Carbs though. I don't want to be deficient either. Lesser of 2 evils or what would you say? So I won't bother with the Hb1AC and just take that when I get...

I eat breakfast at about 9 usually, then lunch around Noon if I eat breakfast early, so that's only a few hours. I hear you on the rest for my pancreas (what's a pancreas?), just kidding. So I will try and keep at least 4, well, what's the longest I should shoot for, 6 hours? I think I will...

Hi Jade, I'm very new myself but really love this site, the folks here. You cracked me up on the Wealthy question ;) Country is one of my fave genres as well. Do you like Sam Hunt, and Kane Brown? Love both of them and more of course. I also think George Strait is tops. Always wanted to...

I'm eating nothing, I'll never eat again!! Just kidding, new at this and admit it's a bit scarey making sure I don't eat the "wrong" thing ;) So actually, I'm just cruising the forum, meeting people and so appreciating all the help I'm getting. I was up at 5:30 and did a test, then having my...

Thanks so much @Goonergal This was helpful as well. I think it was nerves that caused me to start eating all the time. I will do it different today. Fasting in the a.m. will be easy because I already do that. Up about 6 and don't eat til between 9 and 10 maybe as late as 11. Then I do have...

Hi Teddy, thank you for your reply :) This is ok with me, I'd rather do it on my own than have to be going into a clinic. I am fortunate I had already started a pretty healthy diet. Now it will be getting rid of more carbs from the looks of my self-tests so far. That's ok, I never felt good...

Thank you @Antje77 but this one isn't easy for me to see because of the colors. It, nor mine, have the percent for 124? Oh well, I'll just play it safe and go to the next percent up ;) Thank you again and maybe see you around today ;)

We're at their mercy I'm afraid, or at their lack of knowledge anyway. Yes, I'm interested, and I'll stick with you guys because I think you're a God-sent :) Mine is all online too, and I only recently started looking at it. I normal avoid conventional medicine but "docter" Dody insisted I...

I don't know what to do now. I've messed up 2 times, first I inserted the strip backwards :( Now I tried a second time and got the ER1 reading on a whole new strip and fresh blood. I am barely handling the little poke, let alone doing 2 in a row. Is the meter broke because I inserted the...

I've been counting the carbs and read that 45-60 per meal was ok. I am having it sink in though, that everyone is different in what will spike their GL. Plus, the info isn't always reliable. No, not coated, just chicken tossed in Olive Oil, same with all my meat. I have blueberries in the...

Yes, HBA1C ;) I did find a nice "table" to clip and save that compare % to the mg/dl. Handy for me being new to a meter that just reads out whole numbers ;) Just wrote you a bunch more Ellie, then lost it all ;( I'm tired now but so appreciated everyone's help, big hugs from across the pond...

I'll just plug these in here since most replies on this thread. These are typical meals I've been doing since diagnosed. A lot of food it looks like but portions are pretty small I think. The clips didn't upload in order but you can get the jest of it I'm sure:

I got the results back and it said abnormal for the 7.1, and the range here in the US (I guess all of) that is good is 4.2 - 5.7% but I wouldn't bet my life on this clinic being right about anything. I do feel sick though, tired, headaches, even before the Metformin. I'll be back around, have...

Will do and thank you again!! I am going to get my dinner out of the crockpot now but I'll be back on after that. It's almost 6pm here. Denise

I have a food diary, but I'm afraid you guys might faint when you see all I eat, LOL!! I'll copy a couple of entries and share them here, and yes, I think I should just show you all, and roll with the punches ;) Denise