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Check the label again @greener Look at per biscuit not per 100g

Ritz biscuits are 1.3g of carbs then add your choice of soft cheese. I find 2 or 3 quite filling.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b054t9hn This is a good listen (maybe when you take the pets out) about NHS dietary advice been challenged. It ends with the NHS bod admitting their advice 'needs reviewing.'

I never want another cigarette again but I can't say the same about sugar. One study found that sugar excites the same part of the brain as cocaine.

50g these days

Has anyone got a pic of a can of coke on the eatwell plate?

How does he feel about his spikes? He needs to be motivated first and foremost.

Set your TV planners to record this new documentary 9.00pm Thursday 19th March.

I was always pretty accurate at estimating my Hba1c when I was testing regularly. Most people would have a reasonable idea of how they're doing with their Hba1c if they have done a fair bit of self testing...

And are they low carb?

Did you snack between lunch and tea today Ally as your levels were higher pre tea?

@MissyCat What was your blood glucose levels at diagnosis?

Low carbing is more effective than metformin but take them until your next hba1c then discuss it with your GP. You are only slightly in the diabetic range - as I was. I'm now controlled by diet and exercise.

I could never be so organized! But I do know that it works very well for you Bluetit.

Welcome Carlos, I could have written your post! That's exactly how I feel although I'm T2 diagnosed around 16 months ago. I no longer read posts from people who are really struggling as it depresses me too much. I feel really selfish about this so I often go to the newly diagnosed T2 section...

Oh I did revel in my low numbers and plummeting hba1c over the last 16 months but then I could almost predict my meter readings after meals. Then I found I could tolerate a pudding after a roast dinner, then came the treats and the numbers started creeping up slightly as if there was a...

Got it - a meta analysis but not favourable overall in terms of the efficacy of ALA. Mijnhout GS, Kollen BJ, Alkhalaf A, Kleefstra N, Bilo HJ; Kollen; Alkhalaf; Kleefstra; Bilo (2012). "Alpha lipoic Acid for symptomatic peripheral neuropathy in patients with diabetes: a meta-analysis of...

@newton45 Do you have any links to the science behind ALA?

After a long think I've decided to put my meter and testing paraphernalia to the back of the cupboard. Since Christmas I've been 'cheating to my meter.' In other words I'm using my low scores to take the opportunity to 'treat' myself to chocolate bars and biscuits which has resulted in massive...

I kinda get where they are coming from. I eat anything and everything and I've always told myself nothing is off limits. That helps to keep me well controlled I believe. I love bananas and still have one on rare occasions usually before the gym. Overall my consumption of daily carbs is less...