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I was Diagnosed type 2 around 6 ish months now. It came as a great shock and i went into Denial, blamed the health service. Started reading on other forums and from what i have learned is. 1. Metoformin builds up in the system and a couple of day's without wont make a major difference. 2...

I was diagnosed a month a go and all the T 2s i talked to on here and Diabetes Daily told me to get a meter and test before and 2 hours after meals to see how certain foods are effecting your blood glucose levels as some foods are good and some bad so make a list of each as everybodys body is...

Good post i am diagnosed T2 a month ago and it is good to know what my readings are supposed to be. Nice to see people in similar circumstances. I was told to test once a week. I check in the morning and it is around 6 or 7 but was 7.4 this morning but i think that is due to what i ate at...

I was diagnosed type 2 a month ago as well as well. Prescribed Metmorfin 1000mg and then 2000mg for as long as i require it. On diagnosis my blood glucose was 16 and then every monday when i check 1st thing in the morning it is around 6 0r 7. It was 7.4 this morning for some reason. Was told...

Ho hum. I was diagnosed T2 a month a month a go. Past 20 years my blood pressure was borderline. About 10 years ago i went and had a health MOT on the NHS and was ok. Have Scuba Dived so have had to pass a medical to do that. Had my weight down in the past to 14 stone now 18 stone 6 foot 2...

Was looking for something like this. Had a disagreement with my practice nurse that i was not getting enough information. They are told not to encourage low carbing. I got a meter and test strips, lancets too on the NHS but told that i only need to test once a week. I signed up. Thanks...

Hi Micky and welcome to the forum. Davey.

Hi sue i am 3-4 weeks diagnosed type 2 and it was a shock. You have been diagnosed type 2 for 15 years, i would be interested in how you coped and how it affected you. This is a good forum and as i am a newbie, bebiner my self welcome. Davey.

Went to nurse and mentioned eating low carbs as i have heard them mentioned on here. Was informed to stay with what Diabetics.UK recomends and basically not to listen to other sites as they have a hiden Agenda. http://www.diabetes.org.uk/Guide-to-...o-eating-well/ I am type 2 45 years old...

Chat away. I have learned loads here. See how the Americans do it http://www.diabetesdaily.com/forum/?gcl ... nAod6WhjVw Davey.

Best to tell us a bit about your condition. I was diagnosed T2 3 weeks ago and it is some learning curve and a lot to learn. Basically before coming here i went to another forum which i think is American and very good, run by diabetics and gives the same advice as in here so i have seen so...

Read this with interest, see the best thing you did was come on to the forum. I was diagnosed T2 3 weeks ago and going through the same learning curve. Best thing i found was to get advice/support from other diabetics. The fact that you have helpfull medical advice is a bonus. All the best...

I had high blood pressure and went for a cholestrol check as well as i knew i was over weight around 3 weeks ago. Went for a fasting blood sample, not ate anything from 10pm till 10am. Was told would not hear anything unless something was wrong with the results. Got a hell of a shock when i...

I was in a similar position around 3 weeks ago when i had a blood pressure test and wanted a cholestrol test as well. I got a fasting blood sample and got called in for the results. Found to be type 2 did not beleive it in denial and asked for a second opinion. My blood glucose was 18 put on...

I was diagnosed type 2 around a month ago. Went for a blood pressure test, wanted my cholestrol checked so i went for a fasting blood blood test. Was told i was diabetic, no i wasnt, after a further blood test yes i was. I was in denial and going to do a runner, just as well i took my partner...

Some good news. As i keep chickens and they aer just starting to lay eggs eggs are on the menu. At least being on a Diabetes diet cant be that bad if i can have ham and eggs for breakfast. Davey.

I was on Diabetes daily and someone mentioned two links that i have not checked but would be gratefull if they were usefull. http://www.sugarstats.com/ https://www.logforlife.com/ Davey.

Basically i was diagnosed T2 3 weeks ago and got onto an American site Diabetes Daily before lurking on here. The Americans go for low carbing as well and i still have to get my head round it as the NHS and my doctor think otherwise so i must be wrong. Went for a high blood pressure test as a...