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Ok everyone I'm now in prediabetic territory. The game now is maintaining it.

Cheers, a good response and I appreciate your openness. All the best to you and yours.

Ok I am also a scientist by education and similarly sceptical without proof. I too have reduced carbs and rice, pasta, bread etc all previous firm favourites no longer feature in my list of foods. I too have had a pleasing reduction in weight 16+St to 12st 10lbs now with a target of 12st 7lbs...

Yeknodathon. ..you have made me smile. "an inconvenience is an opportunity ill-considered"? That is such a fabulous quote. I like mountain biking and follow a guy called Ed Oxley who in one if his videos was commenting on an Aussie friends advice when mountain biking. "Chin up" not only sage...

No not really. This forum is full of really super individuals who are putting themselves out to help others such as me who are having a real problem coming to terms with a confusing condition which seems to have a 1001 different switches all of which effect your blood sugar in one way or...

Sorry if my reply seemed a bit off it read worse than I meant. Thanks for posting the glossary I'm still leaning[/

It was used in an earlier post without explanation. CVD = cardiovascular disease

Makes for jolly reading

CVD Anyone?

How do I PM

So its a conspiracy. ...really?

Examples of conflicting advice. DR Nurse and Desmond clinic never mentioned testing at the levels recommended here. Diabetes UK (a competitor? ) says keep fat to a minimum. .Co. UK promotes books which say "read me and I'll reverse your diabetes" UK mans a help line. Are there different...

Neil, nobody I have been in contact with regarding my diagnosis has suggested testing at that level. You asked me what I want to do..... I want it to stop

10.5. Is high? Oh sh#t.....Testing 11 times a day. ...that won't happen......******** looks like we are back to the high building. ..

Daks, at the moment my mental well being is the main concern

All.... Low carbs. ..got that...High fat...."say what?".. Doesn't lc&hf diet = Arterial Sclerosis --> Heart Attack?

Hi Neil. I don't have a set schedule and to be honest i stopped completely over Xmas as the readings were just beginning to pi## me off. I'm trying to get back on. To 2 or 3 times a day. The thing is that if I get a high reading I get anxious and then the dog is at the door and it's all...

Thanks Gemma. I wondered if this was some snake oil remedy.

Thanks, makes sense

Hi Everyone, A friend with long term T2 has suggested that I try Cinnamon & Chromium tablets to help with glucose control. Has anyone tried this? What was the results? What doesage are you taking? Where are you getting the tablets from? Any side effects?