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Was between 5.5 and 7.1 in morning but now reads 8 + and sometimes 9

I got a bit fed up with it too. Have you tried Asdas giant cous cous? You will find it in freezer dept where they keep frozen vegetables

I will keep going and hope things improve otherwise will have to see GP. Been managing to control with diet and exercise up until now [emoji43]

Red wine

Since joining Dry January my BG has increased. Has anybody had this or can give an explanation?? Many thanks

At work I have porridge which I make in work microwave

Make yourself Lidl high protein roll with sliced boiled egg, couple slices ham and slices tomato and take to work - should keep you going til lunch. Make night before and keep in fridge if in a rush in the morning

Can somebody recommend a really easy to use app with printable data? What are people out there using? I'm not looking to enter lots of data - just daily readings and to know whether it's high or low. Many thanks [emoji4]

Go for it! Losing weight is the key. I know you will feel better soon. Best of luck [emoji256] Sent from my Nexus 10 using Tapatalk

6.8. Had a bad night due to the heat. Felt quite unwell during the night and had to get up to drink cool water from the fridge. Sat downstairs for an hour until I felt better, then went back to bed. Luckily I don't have to work today [emoji3] Sent from my Nexus 10 using Tapatalk

Keep going - you have come so far already [emoji1] Type 2 No medication - diet & exercise Hba1c Jan 2016 - 46 Hba1c Jun 2016 - 43 (avg 6.1)

Hi I'm trying to keep it below 40g Sent from my Nexus 10 using Tapatalk

Don't panic. Try to eat light and eat healthy. Do some exercise, even if only walking. As well as avoiding sugar you should cut down on your carbs as much as you can. The good news is that you haven't got diabetes yet and you have all to play for. The best piece of advice I give you - and...

Many thanks for this - will give it a try! [emoji3] Diagnosed Aug 2015 Type 2

Hi All Has anybody got any ideas of what to use as a rice replacement, apart from cauliflower rice? (I do like cauliflower, but have had quite a lot lately!) [emoji51] Metformin/exercise/diet

Forgot to mention - Marks & Spencer and also doing meals with cauliflower rice - diabetic friend reports they are really tasty

Hi Really miss my basmati rice and was dubious about trying this, but cooked a chicken curry the other evening and thought I'd give it a go. Please see link below. I tried the roasted version - eg blitz in food processor, drizzle with olive oil, lay flat on baking sheet, sprinkle with cumin...

Many thanks! ☺I am going to find it difficult, but will have a go

I think it's really important that you nip it in the bud because once you are diagnosed it's really depressing and the medication is brutal. I wish I had taken action a lot earlier. Well done!

Hi There I will be doing some shopping over the weekend too. I will try the low carb Mediterranean style. My doctor said he will use me as a case study and has asked me to keep notes! Would be really useful to have somebody to share thoughts with [emoji3]