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Well done, that's great. Like others have said it could just be a co-incidence. Obviously stress and worry can have an effect of blood sugars but it does seem to have gone very high. What sort of readings are you getting before and after meals. I did read some research which stated blood sugars...

Out of curiosity what level did you get your A1c down to after being diagnosed? My levels sometimes goes high for what seems like no reason at all. I find sometimes if I increase my carbs just a little, they actually come down. Maybe your body is producing extra sugar as it needs the energy...

Hi Taxi lee The same happened to me when I stopped smoking although I vape now. I stopped in June 2019 and for the following 3 months my levels were higher, but not often in double figures and I too didn't change anything else. It's now back to how it was before I stopped smoking. I think its...

Hi Gracie You've been given lots of good advice and I'm no expert on diet advice. But, I've read advice on here before where it has been suggested that you get your thyroid tested. That can affect weight and blood sugars I believe, maybe someone with more experience could let you know. Keep...

Hi Little Bird An interesting thread. My understanding is that there is no cure for type 2 diabetes. My aim is to keep my blood sugars levels within the range to which the medical profession have set and hopefully they won't change these ranges, unlike they do about safe alcohol limits...

Hi Jan It seems that your'e going through a tough time. A big hug to you. Firstly, stress can cause sugar levels to rise. Like the above replies, most things seem to make blood sugars rise unfortunately. You haven't said what diet you are on. Could you maybe give us an example of your normal...

May I ask what your hbA1c level was when you felt good, before diagnosed. I was thinking that maybe our bodies adjust to higher levels like they do when people smoke or drink too much. But eventually, the body can't handle it and that's when things start to go wrong. Just thought x

I agree that smoking is a no no, especially with having diabetes. I'm still vaping for now and it's already 4 months since I stopped smoking, time goes fast. Unfortunately my sugar levels are still rising and I really don't know why. I don't think it's anything to do with not smoking as I'm sure...

Thank you for that. I think I'll stop the lozenges and just stick to the vape. My levels seem to be higher lately even though I am low-carbing and haven't been eating any more than before. I'm waiting for my results which should be back tomorrow but I know they will be higher as I self test. A...

I'm vaping some of the time, just to get over the cravings. Do you vape the flavoured juice or the tobacco juice. Just wondered if the flavoured ones affected BS in people?

I suppose I could be. I'm not intending to go back to smoking. I'll give it a little more time and cut down the nicotine. Why does everything have to be sooo hard!!!! I just thought, stop smoking and blood glucose will drop even more and I'll be so much healthier. I'm sure it will happen...

I know, it's just at least with smoking my levels were good and I did enjoy it, regardless of all the literature saying that you don't!! I'm already on 4 metformin per day and I don't want to increase anymore. My diabetic nurse said that from 10 years after diagnosed the majority of people will...

Thank you all for your comments. I definitely haven't been eating more and my weight is the same, so that's all good so far. I agree that I do feel hungrier but I have a glass of water and ride it out. I suppose it could be the vaping liquid although I didn't think it would affect blood sugar...

Just wanted some advice from anybody who has been a smoker. I stopped smoking 12 weeks ago as I decided that it’s silly to carry on with this destructive habit while I am being so good with my diet and exercise. And obviously every doctor and nurse telling me it’s the worst thing to do when...

It's good to hear your blood sugars have been stable lately. You obviously are doing the right things. Not sure why you are weak and exhausted. One reason could be the statins. They have that effect on lots of people. May I ask why you are on them? If possible you could maybe ask your doctor if...

Thanks for your reply. It's true that we can only control what we can and hopefully that will be enough. It's just the article made it sound that it's not just a matter of controlling blood glucose to keep complications at bay. I read it as once you have diabetes it may have caused something...

Hi, your diet seems great. As you said, your weight loss will affect your cholesterol but it will reach it's level once you stabilise your weight. I think you need to ask for your break down - Ldl Hdl, Trigs as this will give you the ratios. Others will be able to advise you better than me...

Probably true, but how do you know if you have that genetic make-up? I suppose time will tell. Thanks

I'm not sure how to send links but the information is on the home page on this website. I personally think it is a must to keep blood glucose levels in check if only to be healthier now, as high blood glucose levels affect your quality of life now. I have the book by Jason Fung which is...

I've just found this research on here called mitochondria. It states the following: The researchers found instead that energy from glucose was not driving chronic inflammation, but rather it was a combination of defects in mitochondria and an increase in fat derivatives that were responsible...