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Thanks swimmer2, will cut out carbs now and see how that goes

I notice you all only mention carbs, do you all find that carbs are worse than sugar then?

Yes, 2500mg metformin Not counting carbs but have reduced 45 and over weight Wholemeal toast Sandwich or salad fruit and muller light yog Evening meal can be a bit hit and miss Don't have pasta and if I have rice or potatoes I have half of what I would have had before Nurse told me my...

Hi, type 2 since April but can't get blood glucose under control, is nearly always ranging from 7-11, have reduced carbs and doing some exercise, any ideas or tips really welcome thx

Thanks everyone, will take you advise and go with an open mind

Hi, I am going to see a dietician in a couple of weeks, anyone know hear I can expect? Thanks jayne

Thanks everyone, boarding in Spain, flying out from Manchester, think I will put testing kit in hold luggage and keep tablets in hand luggage then, don't want any hassle at the airport, find that stressful enough!

Hello jo, I know just how you feel, I found out in late April and still coming to terms with it. I feel angry at the condition and I am finding that if I turn that anger into a feeling of not letting this get the better of me i feel better. Might be worth a try

Hi Angieg, what type of identification, I don't have any

Thanks, going on a cruise round the med, will put it all in my hand luggage so should be ok

Going abroad tomorrow first time since finding out I am type 2, thinking of pitting my tablets and bg tester in my hand luggage and just showing to security when I go through, what do u think?

Thanks everyone for the good advice :)

Thanks, that's good to know, no not testing yet, nurse not said if I should but after reading stuff on here think I will buy one, seems like the best way forward now and will help me feel in control, would you recommend any?

Thanks for the advice, it's nice to get help from someone who is going through it too :)

Thanks, I have cut out sweet stuff just did not know about carbs, will give it a go, how much should you have ?

Hi, how many carbs should you try and stick to each day?

Hiya, I am Neely type 2 and just can't get my head round it. Don't seem to be able to take it all in, I take 1500 mg metformin and ok with them, stopped eating sugary things but rebelled yesterday and had chocolate. Read loads of stuff on here about diet and carbs, is it really just cutting...

Thanks again Steve, going to ask when I see nurse again about testing. Feel same as you I need to know how what I eat effects me so thanks for confirming this for me. Never been on a forum like this for anything before but feel better already thx

Hi, recently diagnosed type 2, feeling angry confused and anxious, suppose that's normal really, any tips or ideas to help thx

Thanks everyone, glad I joined