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Just been for my annual review, numbers ok, hba1c a bit up on last time, Im guilty of not being so stringent with myself over low carbing but I accept that its my fault. However have just been told to have something like two weetabix and a banana for my breakfast, and take increased meds...

I have a quick question. My FBG is usually 7.0 - 8.0. I often (few times a week) have oats for breakfast, cook them with water and splenda and pour a little milk over at the end,(few spoonfuls). I actually like it like this and have always made my porridge with water not milk. today FBG was...

Hi just back from appointment with practice nurse( I happen to have a good one) and my hba1c is 7.9, so why am I happy, its because it is down from 9.6 a few months ago. I know still needs tweaking but i am obviously doing something right. Yay. Just need to get my triglycerides down as well...

Hi I was just reading the DUK survey out today about keeping your diabetes a secret and wondered just how many of us have done that. I have certainly done so in some respects. Whilst my immediate family know and my work colleagues, I have certainly not told my wider family. This is because of...

Just had to share, have been low carbing for about 6 days now and today my fasting bg was 8.5, not great I know but its not been lower than 10 for at least two months, and even reached a whopping 11.8 two weeks ago. one interesting thing though, my post meal bg was higher last night, usually it...

Hi I was diagnosed last summer and to be honest am floundering. I ust cant figure out how to properly m bg. Initially on diagnosis t was 16, got it down to 8 (sometimes 7), have been on metformin for a few years for PCOS, so just modified my diet initially. Went to diabetic clinic in january...