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Had my 1st 3 month Hba1c done and she was very pleased with me at 31mmol (is that about 4?), which is not even on the bottom of her scale! To say I am pleased is an understatement-I have worked hard for this and its paying off. Thanks to all the help on here :clap:

Diuretics.... I was hoping for some beta blockers!

Well, it was August 2nd 2012 when I was diagnosed Type 2 and was very confused! I immediately read all the info on here and started low carb diet-and also reasonably low fat as well. So, how am I doing? Well, my meter results were between 6 amd 9.9 at the start (after starting low carb-my...

He does his meter test 4 times a week-usually at breakfast time.

Just been away for a week with my Mum and Dad (they are a bit past going by themselves) and am shocked by my fathers diet. He has been diabetic (2) for years and has been on insulin for at least 4 years. He eats bread, chocolate like you have never seen, and anything sweet he can get his hands...

Well becuase I am working in India this week, I bought some too (in powder form) and have been having the for breakfast and lunch. The only "safe" (bug wise) food here is usually bad food, so my options are really limited in the hotel Feel good actually and they do keep the hunger pangs away.

I had a toad in the hole last night. I made it myself, normal plain flour and semi skimmed milk. Portion was not small either. I waited 2 hours for the inevitable "15" (or more) to show on my meter, and was surprised to see a relatively "good" 7.7. Whats that all about then?

....for BG to rise after eating? Are you talking seconds, minutes or longer?

Do you all ever treat yourselves? I have been diagnosed for 4 weeks approx, and have not had a single item that would fall in the pudding category, and even only 1 slice of bread to see what happens to my readings. What I am asking is, do you occasionally have that bowl of cheesecake, or slice...

I am a bit confused as I had my cholesterol test done and all I got was a "5". Nothing about hdl, ldl etc tec. So is "5" high, low, normal? I am guessing its not ttoooo bad as they said not to worry about it???

Morning all Now here is a challenge for you all! I am off to India for work again, for 2 weeks, but what the hell can I eat? Now we do stay in a lovely 5 star hotel, which is fine, however, that does not mean the food is safe. Last time I went, I ate toast for breakfast, cereal bars that I...

Well here is an update after 2.5 weeks since diagnosis! My random blood test (which started all this off) was 16 and may fasting was 10, so pretty high. The doctor said that if I was seen to make an effort to lose weight before seeing the DN 10 days later, then she MIGHT not put me on...

Yes portion control is poor in my house. Wife is a chef and makes WAYYYY too much. How much salad is too much? (lettuce, peppers and a bit of raddish. I ask because my lunch salad was big!

Thanks again Mary, some nice food in there! I had 2 scrambles eggs today (microwaved, so no need for ANY butter or fat) and a slice of chicken breast for breakfast. Oh and carrot soup for lunch :lol:

Thanks for that Mary-could you give me an example of your daily food please?

Oh yes, I am now walking 40 mins a day with the wife and dogs :D Didnt do anything before.

Thanks for the advice-I understand what you are saying re the carbs-however, compared to my fried breakfast/fast food/chocolate/puddings diet I was on previously :oops: I reckon my calories have dropped by 2/3rds. What i struggle with, is that 2 itty bitty 2" crackers can be sooo bad :shock...

New here (see greetings section) and I am totally confused :( I am finding that what one place says is good, others say it is bad. I was diagnosed on Tuesday and have an appt to see the diabetic clinic people a week tomorrow. In the meantime, I have been told to lose weight and that if I...

Hi All :wave: I am Philip and I was diagnosed on Tuesday :thumbdown: Having a good read around to get info, but I am utterly confused, so I am about to post a question! :D