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Since finding out I have this disease I have watched everything I’ve eaten and drank. This last week I have felt so depressed I didn’t see the point in carrying on if this is what my life was going to be like. Eating foods I do t like and feeling like I’m constantly having to test my blood sugar...

I’ve been managing to keep my levels below 9 generally they are around 6-7. I’ve not have any of my favourite foods as they are all potato based. I’m testing before I eat and 2 hours after. I’m trying to not eat carbs but finding what I can eat and what I like are very limited. Yesterday for the...

Hi all, sorry me again, it’s now been 12 days since I got confirmation that I’m type 2 diabetic, I have suspected I was for about 8weeks now so I’ve been watching what I eat and have greatly increased my activity levels. I haven’t been given an appointment with a diabetic nurse yet. I’ve managed...

Good Morning all, I’ve now spent weeks trying to find information but everything just seems contradictory. So I have a couple of questions, I’ve been testing my blood regularly throughout the day and it keeps saying ketones. I have been swimming and walking loads to try and get rid of it but...

Hi all, I was diagnosed last week with type 2. The doctor has given me tablets 1 a day and urine test sticks. Everything I’ve read said a blood glucose monitor is best so I’ve been out and brought one. Looking on the internet for the test strips and I noticed I could get them on prescription. I...