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Have been cyber bullied by a lovely friend on here , who shall be nameless but who goes Wheeee, to share my news . I went for a diabetic nurse apptmt today. I had had to ask for a blood test as I was told I'd had one recently --6 mths ago! Any way, my Hb1ac was 5.9 Yeah under 6 and only .4 to...

I have just read this article http://uk.lifestyle.yahoo.com/benefits-of-honey-for-weight-loss.html It looks very interesting and I have long known that honey is 'good for you'. Would two spoonsful of honey be too much for a diabetic? I'm particularly interested in the night time dose as I...

I've been really trying to take control of my Bgs and weight seriously for 3 mths now. I've been low carbing, tho not counting carbs so not sure how low and some days do shakes and veggies. How long did it take for you to get your Bgs down to the sort of level you're at now? Are you happy with...

I just can't do black coffee and certainly would find it hard to do NO coffee. I do use decaff though. I hate/loathe/detest tea :sick: My question: If I'm low carbing is it better to take my coffee with cream (yum) or with milk? I've checked the specs and cream has less carbs. Is this likely...

Have reposted here in the hopes someone will answer me!! I'm just recently monitoring my BGs having joined this forum and reading how other people are controlling their diabetes. I have also been low carbing but not scientifically measuring etc just using common sense and ideas from here. I've...

I'm going to Italy on Tues for a painting holiday and have chosen to travel mainly by train (am flying to Paris then training it) Any advice on what I could take to help me on the long train journeys so that I don't need to eat too much pastry/bread. I don't want to fall too far off the wagon. I...

I have just started testing myself, having bought a meter(!!!) I want to be in control of my diabetes which is impossible if I follow my surgery's advice of not needing to test. (Type 2 diagnosed about a year ago ) My morning , pre breakfast readings are higher than my evening post eating...