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  1. Jessiefless

    8 weeks in and need a little advice

    Hey I’m 14 weeks in so hopefully my experience to date is relevant as still relatively newly diagnosed. Firstly you have to do what is right for you - I went really low carb for the first 1-4 weeks and to be honest it didn’t suit me but someone has mentioned the blood sugar recipe book and the...
  2. Jessiefless

    Help needed

    Hey - I’ve had this as well, usually related to an extra early get up, lack of sleep, not eaten much - I’ve been told to ride it out and drink water rather than reach for something and then over compensate. It you are T2 you are still producing insulin so it definitely isn’t a real hypo but it...
  3. Jessiefless

    Frustration’

    Thank you for all your positive comments - good to know that I’m not the only one that’s had this experience (which is unfortunate)! Xx
  4. Jessiefless

    Waiting on diagnosis - feeling scared

    Hi First of all well done for taking charge of your own health and getting the doctor’s appointment. You shouldn’t be getting hyperglycemic symptoms if you are type 2 as your body is still producing insulin but you have done the right thing by getting yourself checked out! There are a number...
  5. Jessiefless

    Frustration’

    1 am about to have a bit of a rant and appreciate that not everyone will have had the same experience I have. :) 43yr old female, 10wks from initial diagnosis - diabetic nurse awesome & DESMOND course good and informative but every doctor I’ve spoken to has left me feeling absolutely awful and I...