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Welcome. There is a lot to take on board and with the shock of diagnosis it can be a bit overwhelming. I've found there are many routes to successful management. Like you I have a time consuming journey to work without a chance to stop. I was borderline diabetic so felt able to turn down...

Welcome. I can only echo the advice of @chalup, get yourself a meter, learn how to use it and start a programme of testing, at least 2 hours after every meal. If you are able think about starting to exercise a little more, it will help with the insulin resistance. You don't need to join a gym...

You are making the first steps on a new adventure, you have accepted that you need to do something about your diet and probably something about exercise. Once I had done that I bought myself a testing kit to try to work out what was causing the rise in blood glucose and started using it...

That's great work.

Every diabetic may know that the sensible thing to do is avoid carbs but clearly the medical profession are obsessed with the idea that all T2s have sugar in everything. My DN did not believe me when I told her that I had never had sugar in tea or coffee, except for the handful of mistakes that...

Hi and welcome. Sorry to hear you are bored. Perhaps you may be able to approach your local hospital, they must deal with diabetics coming in from all walks of life. If there is a 'centre of excellence' nearby they may be interested. The main problem is with finding sponsorship to fund the...

Hi @Pootle41, welcome to the community. It can be a bit overwhelming at first so take it a step at a time. If you buy a meter then you can monitor your own blood and find out which foods you can no longer tolerate. Remember that foods made from cereals all contain carbohydrates whether they use...

Great result. Whatever you are doing you've got it right for you, so only little tweaks in the future.

I use the online walks by Leslie Sansone, in some of them she leads a group, in others she is on her own. there is variety in both length of time and activity. I also use a commercially produced small piece of equipment which has helped to keep my arms toned as the weight came off, not...

Welcome @Jules71823. Pleased that you have found us. People here are supportive and knowledgeable so read around, ask and have the occasional scream, we all have those days. Good advice is already on this thread, if you already have a chart of your foods and monitor your bloods then there may be...

Well done for taking control, losing weight and changing your life.

Brilliant results, well done you and without medication. I think some would not believe it was possible. Now the long haul kicks in, to bring those figures down even further, I am sure you can do it and keep it there with your new habits. Have a great weekend.

Well done. We all like to read good news. Have you started a toning exercise programme? It helps if the muscles throughout the body are working, it also means less saggy skin as the weight comes off at a steady rate. I found a series of online walking based programmes that I could do at home, so...

A less organised person than myself is hard to imagine but I manage testing 2 hours after meals without too many problems. My decision had to be was I going to live my life being scared of my own body and of what I was eating or was I going to take control and find out what I could eat, find a...

Brilliant result.

You are doing the right thing, you have lost weight at a steady and sustainable rate. Well done, that is an achievement to build on. Are you keeping a food diary? You may be surprised at what sends your bs up, keep a note of possible other factors too, such as heat, stress, exercise taken etc...

It is going in the right direction so you have developed a regime that is working. Be patient, keep going and see if there are other factors that are affecting your bs such as stress. You have also made the transition from a winter diet to a summer one, not many of us eat stews and hot soups...

You have already made a good start asking for help. There are a lot of people here who will offer advice. Keep going with the small steps and be patient with yourself. Plan for the future you and slip in some exciting treats along the way.

Hi Debbie, be prepared for your Dr to give you less information than Winnie has done. Thank you Winnie for your advice and thorough post. I have seen 3 GPs at different surgeries over the last 15 years about my swollen feet and ankles and was told 1) to put your feet up as often as possible...

Well done to you @amgrundy, you have done brilliantly. Just count yourself lucky that you have one person at your practice who supports what you are doing. I have seen everyone at my local practice and come to the conclusion that it is easier for them to prescribe tablets than to try to support...