Search Results

Thanks all for your replies. I'll dig out my policy, investigate and act accordingly.

Hello. I've been T2 since 2018, never been on meds and have been in remission for most of that time (apart from a blow-out during lockdown, which I prefer not to think about ;)). It occurs to me that I have never let my car insurance provider or the DVLA know that I have diabetes; should I have...

I concur. John Campbell is not a medic but a nurse and academic. Nothing wrong with that of course - I too am a (now retired) nurse and academic. In fact we did the same CertEd course in the late 80s. But certainly many of his followers believe him to be a clinician.

It is indeed! :D

Mine was slow cooked beef too - served with broccoli and cauliflower cheese (sauce made with full fat cream cheese, cream and pecorino). No dessert, but I did have an 85% chocolate baton (Hotel Chocolat) with my coffee afterwards.

Congratulations!

well done!

Not necessarily. As others have said, much depends on how often you're eating in a day and how many carbs you are consuming. I tested for the first 3 months after diagnosis during which time I started intermittent fasting and keto (20g carb max). I tested first thing in the morning, before my...

Congratulations!!! You've clearly got your head in the right place to deal with this :)

**** right...

same here :)

Echoing others to say its good to have you here! Welcome to the forum :)

Thank you! I use an Accu chek multiclix at the moment but many thanks for the recommendation! Much appreciated :)

I tested for three months after diagnosis and am currently not testing. From the moment of diagnosis I embarked on a keto (<20g) low carb diet (green veggies, a square or two of Lindt 85%) with daily intermittent fasting and mostly eating only one meal a day. Over time I found my pre and post...

Thank you!

thank you!

Just had my results back from my first retinal screening and all was normal (phew) so I'll be back in 12 months. I didn't think I was anxious about this until the letter dropped though the letterbox... ~ Heath

Hello and welcome! You've come to the right place for support and information :) Like you, I was shocked to be diagnosed but I really do feel it was a blessing in disguise and a seriously overdue kick up the proverbial ;) I have turned my life around and wish you all the best on your journey to...

This is the place to get help, support and good information, so you've done the right thing coming here. Low carb eating is the way to go and you'll find information here and at https://www.dietdoctor.com/ - which is a great place for inspiration and lots and lots of recipes! Many people here...

Coconut oil raises LDL? **** - and its such a great hair conditioner too...