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Hi The Norbster, Welcome back to the forums. May I ask are you also diabetic? Good Luck on the weight loss, to you and all of us ;) :)

If I'm feeling a bit hungry or just want a snack I tend to reach for some cheese and a few olives (not too many), maybe a slice of ham, beef or chicken, or avocado with some cream cheese or a hard boiled egg. Also a small tub of full fat Greek Yoghurt with a few Chia seeds helped me keep hunger...

Hi CazH, Firstly welcome to the forums. :) Yes it can be confusing to understand it all and for me I still don't, I get the basics and that's enough for me right now. I'm one of those that like to take these things slowly (understanding fully), but prefer to act quickly on the info I have and...

Hi again Halfhybrid, I'm sad and sorry to hear your family isn't as supportive for you. Because you don't feel able to explain to them you are now diagnosed diabetic when you have those family meals how about telling them you are going Low Carb to lower your weight? Surly they can't argue or...

Hi Halfhybrid, You have been given some great advise above and making those changes will pay off but it really isn't an instant thing. My levels were also in double figures when I found this forum and the low carb diet, it took a few days for my numbers to come down into single figures, so give...

5.7 today

5.9 this morning.... I do feel like a yo-yo at times :rolleyes:

Hi krishk, Welcome to the forums. You can most definitely eat Flax and Chia seeds along with all above ground vegetables including cauliflower. I personally love cauliflower done the Indian way with herbs and spices and according to my meter it does not spike me at all. Once you get your meter...

5.6 this morning :)

You are most welcome Clearly. I think we're all in need of relaxation techniques in this day and age and really hope they are helping you right now. One thing for sure is that this diabetic journey is a long one with many bumps in the road, so it's good we have each other to offer a helping...

70.7 Kilo this week. Still trying hard to get below 70 soooo wish I could exercise properly which I think would help. But hey ho! it is going down, sloooowly ;)

6.3 today, 6.6 yesterday and 5.5 on Thursday... not sure why it's going up :confused:

Hi Jeff11, Welcome to the forums. Yes there is a lot of info to take in but although it's a tad overwhelming, take it in slow so it stays in and remember to breath. There is lots of info to be had here and you can take it at your own pace. Just keep those numbers coming down slowly. Keep...

Great news! I know it can be very difficult but make sure you explain exactly how you are feeling and how long. I'm one of those people that have to sit down and make a list before hand so I don't forget anything, maybe that will help you too. Do let us know how you get one :)

5.6 for me today

It's amazing how many of us are a) told not to test and b) told not to fast before our HbA1c tests. Years ago when I first got diagnosed they stressed the importance of water only for several hours before the test, usually nothing after midnight. Plus as my old doctor said, how does a person...

6.7 this morning, do not understand the fluctuations :wacky:

Hi Clearly, Welcome back to the forum, one thing you can be sure of is a warm welcome and plenty of company :) I do hope your stress is lowering now so hopefully your BG levels will lower as well. Don't beat yourself up about the past though as it's the present and the future that is more...

Hi WackyJacky64, I wonder why he didn't tell you the numbers? Do you use a blood glucose monitor if so how are your numbers running? Good to know you're stable enough not to have medication though :)

Hi xClaireyMac1888, Hope everything went ok with your colonoscopy? I have had to have a few of these done in the past and have been told to drink just water for 12 hours before the procedure, not always helpful when diabetic. My gastro finally agreed to clear apple juice instead of water but...