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    Reversed diabetes

    Went for my results at the diabetic nurse and she says I have now reversed my diabetes. The figure was 41 (down from 64), she is going to speak with the doc about taking me off Metformin (1 x 500 tablet twice daily). I am quite happy now. Don W
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    Hi from Fife

    @ Glenmac, my young sister advised me about that website and I have signed up with them. I think I am understanding this diabetes thingy a bit better now. For the past week my bg has varied between 5.3 and 7.2 and I am happy. I don't seem to be getting any lower results than 5.3, will this...
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    Hi from Fife

    Thanks for all your help. I think I have the idea now. I find the Lidl Protein roll a great thing. A 1/2 roll on butter with an egg sets me up for the day. take care Don W
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    Hi from Fife

    Thanks for that. I was only waiting a week to settle in and try and understand the difference between what I am eating and what I should be eating. But it still is a bit confusing. Sometimes I have a meal and my bg will go from 11.6 mmol/l down to 8.4 mmol/l and at others it will go from 7.5...
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    Hi from Fife

    Thanks for the Welcome. I am beginning to understand what is happening. I need to get my blood sugar levels down to 4 - 7 mmol/l before meals and under 8.5 mmol/l 2 hours after meals. I should achieve this by dieting/eating the right type of foods. The recipes on here ( and DietDoctor ) will...
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    Hi from Fife

    Hi All, I am 77 years old and live in Fife, Scotland. I am a keen wood turner mostly making pens but I also do some Scroll saw work and some Pyrography. My sister insisted I joined here so here I am, complete with problems. I don't know when I was diagnosed with Type 2 but seemingly it has...