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Had test over 5 hours and by the end of it had severe migraine, was being sick and they had to put me to bed in a ward!!

Had real problem of gas and loose stool (sorry if too graphic) but, I’ve noticed that now I’ve cut the sugar/carb intake I’m fine with no stomach issues (2g Glucophage a day)! I’m still raised a little but think I must have been OTT before - hope it improves in time [emoji4]

I’ve occasionally used grease proof paper , the stuff you line a baking tray or cake tin with

I'm new too this, last week - I'm finding staying in carb constraints hard, I'm used to savoury meals more than sweet stuff but portions the issue before without realising how excess it all was. Now I'm NDH pre diabetes but on 2g glucophage a day. Got a meter today, had lunch 4 chicken legs...

Thanks maglil55. I got the Carbs n Cals app - I like it in pictures as much easier to work out and also chose a weight tracker app! Got my new meter today so all set ( just need to now get off the steroids for asthma (week2 but hear they can affect levels) my first recording was an hour and a...

Thanks I’ll take a look at that one too

By what you write I’ve misunderstood and your comment is a great help thanks

Just downloaded Carbs & Cals - what a great help - really appreciated your pointing it out (just what I needed)

Just waiting for meter to arrive and also downloaded Carbs & Cals - think that’ll be a treasure. Thanks for your help

I was convinced it was 19g of sugar but maybe carbs ( think I fixated on the number and that they said per meal) I'll try to get back in touch but they book 1-2monthly appointments where they call me!!! Thanks for your advice

Thanks I'll check out Carbs & Cals

Thank you Resurgam, as I'm new to all this he may have meant 19g per day but I am awaiting a test meter as I feel really nervous waiting 3 months for the next HbA1c to find I've been doing it all wrong through mishearing or misunderstaning all the info given in a half hour slot. Thanks again

Thank you and I'm glad I've been doing my own research and asking the forum otherwise I'd be continuing to be OTT!! Well tomorrow is a new day - keep up the good work advising us newcomers [emoji106]

Had my first diabetic care call the other day and I was sure he said for me to have 19g of sugar per meal! So today I tried very hard but hit 67g grams over 3 meals - I thought I’d done well until - I read an article on everyday health that says it recommends 22g per day for women & 36g for...

I've ordered a meter and test strips myself as I know care call would prob say don't - relatives had severe issues that I don't want ( despite not having got my head round this yet) hadn't thought to weight as always just made a big vat up as deemed healthy!! Thanks for the tips

The diabetic care call said around 19g per meal - I've never had help or info given before despite the diagnosis years ago. Many moons ago my mother was insulin dependant although late onset - she was given books that would say eg 3dsp beans, 1/2 tsp butter, 1 slice whole meal lol I need a chef...

Thank you, never realised about the overlooking making it worse - it gets cooked to death so can liquidise! I'm such a fussy foodie too

Pre diabetic 8 years after OGTT but very infrequent fasting glucose tests = normal. Now HbA1C = 43 after being unwell. My mission begins!

Hi I'm new to this with first post yesterday re carrots! Now I've thought my favourite homemade soup is Butternut Squash & Sweet Potato, containing red lentils, garlic, onions, chicken stock and chilli flakes - what's the score with carb/sugar in grams once ground down and served - 1 ladle or 2...

Thank you so much, you're very kind & helpful ( inspirational too)