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It's just a bit of a shock. To be honest, I don't know why I'm shocked. You eat like cr*p and the result only goes one way. I think I needed to see the numbers to get it again.

Good advice about using my anger. I will use it. Thank you.

So this is my first Christmas as a diabetic. It has not gone well. Tonight I did a test and I was 12.3. I am utterly ashamed with myself. I have eaten completely wrongly all over Christmas. I've stuck my head in the sand. I've put weight on and probably undone all of the good work I did...

Haha, the only exercise i got in that hour was tapping my feet under my desk whilst trying not to think about how hungry i was. But i do take your point.

So i know that sometimes you can get a high reading if maybe you haven't washed your hands properly or something like that. But, can you get a false low reading? The reason i ask is today, i did a BG test at 11:30, half an hour before my lunch. My sugar was 6.1 (i had a maccy d's egg mcmuffin...

It's spurred me on so much more. Success breeds more drive and the desire for more success. I am not perfect and I have had my bad days. But this is a much needed and welcome result.

Just found out that my HbA1c has come down to 46 from 94 when I was diagnosed in Feb. Mini celebration and Mexican wave to me !!!!!!

How soon after exercise do people test their blood? Do you do it straight away or wait for a period of time first?

Thanks for all the support guys. It's nice to know I'm not alone through all this. I know I can get back on it, just needed to vent. My pre dinner bg was 4.9 so happy days. Back down to normal, and my dinner was good so I know I'll be in range.

Hi fellow T2'ers. So, still all reasonably new to this. And I have been fine so far. I've nearly lost a stone in weight trying to follow the LCHF diet. However, this week, for some reason I cannot put my finger on, it's all gone out of the window. I have felt particularly low and because of...

Include a photo here if you wish to. - What is your name? - Simon - How old are you? 39 Very soon - Are you male or female? - The picture should give it away but (does a quick check) Yes, I am definitely male. - Which country are you from? UK - Which city/area do you live in? Live in Leeds but...

Hello good folk of the T2 forums. I have a question about BG levels. I know that you should test around 90 minutes after eating. However I was wondering, is this when the BG levels are peaking or are they on the way back down again? How long does it take for the spike to happen. Is this...

6.9 for me this morning which is the lowest morning reading I've had since I was diagnosed a week ago. Feeling cruddy though adapting to the metformin.

It was this that I had. I know, it's still 18.9g of carbs. But I am trying to get as low as possible. Will have to resort to egg and bacon. I just hope it doesn't mess with my cholesterol, which is also high...

The oatbran came in at 18.9g of carbs per 40g and I only had 40g of oatbran and a lot less than 100g of raspberries. Unless I have got my maths totally wrong (which is possible I guess).

Thanks for this. I'm only on day 3 of my new T2 life so I'm still trying to crawl as far as what to eat is concerned. I totally understand that 8s are too high but they will drop as a lose weight and get my eating right. And as most people have said on here it's mostly process of elimination...

Yes. I always wash my hands first.

Hi all. So I am newly type 2. Over the last few days my blood sugar levels have been within the 8s. When I did my pre-breakfast test I was 8.7. I had a small bowl 40g of oatbran and some raspberries. I have just done a test and it showed as being 11. I was shocked at this so I did another...

Thanks to you all for the quick reply. My initial figures (I'm new to this so forgive me if I'm wrong) for the three month average was 93. Is that the hba1c? My first stabber test was 8.7. At the minute I seem to circling in the 8s although I'm only taking one metformin a day at the minute as I...

Hi all. So here I am. Diagnosed two days ago with T2 diabetes. My doctor recommended this website and forums to help me learn. I understand that it's a marathon and not a sprint. And, even with other family members that have T2 supporting me, its all still quite daunting, especially when...