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Low carb, sensible fat, reduced calories and exercise reduced my weight quite quickly - around 2/3 pounds per week - and I stabilised at 11 stone 7 pounds, 32 waist and BMI of 22 - never felt better - suggest you carry on!

My "rule" is "when in Rome" but only when we go out and when we have people round. Definitely not every night or every other night!!! This seems OK ..... so far ......

Hi @Whernside1_ I went low carb and exercise to control the BS, lose weight and lose visceral fat. Did all 3 and was a bit concerned at one point I'd lose too much weight but GP was reassuring and said things would balance out. They have, and at 11.5 stone and BMI 22 I'm now fairly constant with...

Good post @CherryAA - brought a big smile to my face after a day toiling away! Sent the link to my GP straight away.

@zand your final point says it all - people will give up without reasonable access - last few days have been around 12 on the Dscale!

Well done @nesc great work - pat on back and keep it going!!!!

Low carb and moderate fat improved all 3 for me - read up on it

Chicken with a large helping of cabbage and broccoli in cheese sauce - just love that cabbage!

Once you have consistent readings - as you seem to be heading towards - and have sorted the food out you can deal with and are happy to have as the principal parts of your diet - you can test now and then to check, rather than frequently to set the pattern - you decide when you reach that point.

I think this has to go down as a good example!

Great job @Rachox - you should be really proud of your progress - keep it up and spread the word!

Apologies as this is off message but @bulkbiker, this is nagging away at me - your avatar has changed but I have to ask - is it the same man, such a difference!

If you have concerns you need to go to your GP and get tested - it really is as straightforward as that

What! Terminal! .....Blast....

If you need drugs take the best option, if you don't need drugs why take them - who really knows either way what the longer term implications will be? This forum is great but can become a bit navel at times.

The graph of life is seldom a straight line - you are doing a good job, control is the important bit, not continually reducing numbers.

I've been rough all week - BS OK - putting it down to high/very high pollen in my area

Good post, we should all remember to live and not just survive - have a bit of fun!

Green smoothie

5.1% which is great as this confirms the trend since diagnosis in September 2016 - 7.7% at diagnosis and then 5.0%, 5.2% and now 5.1%. This last result is with a full 3 months off metformin. Thanks for the support and knowledge provided by this forum - essential reading for all Ds.