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OK, so my very generous daughter has just bought my wife and I a wonderful and rather large air fryer. My question is simple, does anyone have any yummy low carb plant-based/vegan recipes? Or, recipes that can be adapted to suit a couple of vegans?

As a broad rule of thumb how long after exercise should I leave fingerprick testing to get an accurate picture?

Probably like many on here, I regularly fingerprick test before and after meals. Well, as some if you know, on Nov 30th last year I had my last Hba1c test and it hit 101 - I was horrified and knew unless I made some radical changes I was certain to be prescribed medication. So I dramatically...

For all my fellow Jewish diabetics here's a lower carb kugel I came across. It's not the same but it is a decent enough substitute 1 large white onion, finely chopped 1 medium cauliflower (approx. 750-850g) 5 large eggs ½ tsp black pepper 1 ½ tsp sea salt ½ tsp paprika ⅔ cup + 2 Tbsp olive oil...

Just a thought. All in all the forum has been fairly quiet over yhe last couple of days and I know there are a few recently diagnosed members. I hope you are all doing well and coping with the festivities. How is everybody doing? For my part its been a nice relaxing time surrounded by my...

Hi folks I've tested myself throughout today and there has been hardly any fluctuation since my original fasting (7.3). All numbers pre and post food (2 hrs after) have ranged between 7.2 and 7.4.Either I'm doing something very right or very wrong (lol). I should add most days it fluctuates...

Hi folks. This evening before my evening meal my BGs were 5.0. I then had a meal of vegan chilli and a "hash" made of tomatoes, onions, peas and mushrooms with 40g of raw quinoa added. Historically I have had the same meal with bulghur instead of quinoa and my BGs have only increased by up to...

Now for some this may seem a bizarre post. However I felt I should share my experience. Today I went out with my wife to enjoy my regular Sunday double espresso. Whilst out I noticed it was two hours post breakfast and needed to pin prick to test my bloods as I had enjoyed a new food with my...

I appear to be unable to download the app from Google Play. Has it gone?

Hi guys. Well today I've had a bit of a rude awakening. My HbA result just came back and it was 47. Not the best news I've ever had and I know it's happened because I became complacent. Two years ago it was a healthy 38 and had been for a couple if years. Since then I've let my diet go and...

Hi people. I am in the UK and T2D. Today, my wife was in a health food store and came across a product made by Good Good advertised as sugar free maple syrup. Has anyone tried it? Is it suitable for diabetics (it does say it is on the jar)? And does it taste any good? Ta muchly

Delighted to report that for the third year in a row my HbA's have come back a resounding success. This year my result showed a score of 38 so for the third year my T2 is in total remission. Of course, the price of peace is eternal vigilance, but tonight I am a seriously happy bunny

Hi folks Well despite having been diagnosed a couple of years ago as T2D, today was my first appointment with the podiatrist. It was brilliant. I probably had more information on diabetes management from her than anything I received from my doctor or the diabetes nurse. As well as getting my...

Like many on this forum, I am prone to the occasional UTI. Generally, they are a nuisance more than anything and a short course of antibiotics soon has me on my feet. However, this weekend I had a totally different experience. My symptoms started last Thursday when I started to feel run down...

OK here is my problem. Every time I have anything from the almond family I start experiencing many of the symptoms associated with a nut allergy. As a result doctors have suggested I stay clear of most types of nut. Consequently, almond flour is not an option for cooking. I know many people...

On April 30th I was diagnosed T2 with HbA1c of 55. I was desolate. Well 6 months on and having listened to the advice on here I lost 4.5 stone. This afternoon I had my latest HbA1c result back and it's a brilliant 36!!!!! I am sooooo happy. I just couldn't have done it without the support of my...

OK people now here's a challenge for you. Christmas is coming and this will be my first year eating healthier as a diagnosed diabetic. Now I am a super huge fan of Christmas - I love the schmalzy movies, the carols, the lights ... and of course the food. My gorgeous wife has scoured the web for...

When I first came to this forum I was an 18st chunky monkey with an unhealthy penchant for chips, donuts etc etc. So, when my GP told me I was T2 it wasn't a huge shock as I had been half expecting the diagnosis for some weeks. Anyway, over the weeks and months that followed, I transformed my...

At the beginning of April this year, I was 18st and my T2 diabetes was running amok (though at the time I didn't know it). By the end of the month I had discovered why I was feeling unwell and it was about them I came to this forum. Today I weighed my self and I am now at my lightest for about...

Well most years on my birthday I have "enjoyed" pizza, curry, chips, or some equally unhealthy options. Today has been vastly different. Instead of concentrating on eating I have spent the day birding. A wonderful day with lots of great photos, no sugar spikes and no indigestion!!! So instead...