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Is eating out a thing of the past? I am newly diagnosed, adapting to my new lifestyle of low carb diet etc. Was at a designer outlet for some shopping after work last week and needed some food. Popped into Wetherspoons as it was convenient. I would not normally go out my way to eat somewhere...

I have only been testing for a week and struggled to get enough blood too MikeZ. Warming my hands up has helped as has squeezing the site of the puncture. It may be that I am just getting used to it as it does seem to be getting easier.

Thank you for the link, it certainly helped me understand it better. Every day is a school day.

Thank you, that explains it.

I am hearing good things about coconut oil. Used some to roast veggies and it was acceptable, will continue with that.

My fasting BG levels this morning is 8.2 which I think is quite high. It is certainly lower during the day. This leads me to what may be a very stupid question. I test my blood glucose level obviously before breakfast and therefore before I take my Metformin. Is this the correct way to do it? I...

The five stages of grief is a very interesting read and sums up a lot of what I have been feeling. I must say, the medics do not help with this at all, which in turns exacerbates the anger stage. Now I must be heading towards the acceptance stage and realise, with the help of this forum and all...

My HbA1c was 72, not sure if that is good, bad or indifferent. I am presuming bad as that is when they diagnosed me. My individual meter tested BS levels have ranged from 4.5 to 9.3. I now realise that my wee jotter is insufficient to catalogue everything need to measure properly. Getting a new...

Thanks for the replies, I am slowly getting my act together and will post my numbers and lots of questions in due course.

I am allowed wine? Flip, I thought I had to sign the pledge. Seriously, I have had one bottle of wine since Christmas and I am in danger of becoming very dull. Thanks for cheering me up and it's Mrs Rhino to you ;)

Hi I am newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and finding it a bit of an issue. So much information as well as being damned annoyed about it, annoyed with myself, my GP, the patronising practice nurse and the food industry. I am trying to be calm and smile while I sort out my diet and lifestyle...