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Thanks for all your advice guys! It is much appreciated! I rang the opticians where the photos were done today and they looked over them for me and said the change was sooo tiny and only in one place in one eye. As you have all said, just keep doing what I'm doing and don't worry too much...

Ok, I really hope someone can cheer me up, put my mind at rest or at least make me feel a bit better! 18 months ago I was diagnosed t2 diabetic, with hyperinsulinism due to PCOS. My hba1c was 12! Within 3 months I had it down to 8, then 7.2 then 6.3 and now 5! My first retinal photos showed...

This is interesting to me, I get a similar sensation in my calves and the skin around my right knee! I would describe it as more of a burning sensation than tingling but only when something rubs the skin, I have noticed it turns numb after too! I was assuming it was t2 related and was going to...

Bit worried today, having had readings pre and post meal of no higher than 7 for 6 months I was surprised to find a reading if 12.6 for no obvious reason after lunch today. I ate nothing I've not had before and had normal readings. I also did not feel 'high' which I have started to be able to...

That's a good idea to test against the venous sample! I'll def do that! The new meter is code free, the old one wasn't so we will see! Thank you for your suggestion

Ok I had previously brought my own accuracy check system BGL monitor and have been using that for 6 months now. The docs have been allowing me to get strips on prescription until today. They did warn me that they were no longer issuing strips for any monitors other than nexus ones. They have now...

Fasting bg was 16 sorry hpa1c was 12! Giddy with excitement! Lol

Hi all just wanted to share my news! Only 2 months after diagnosis with hpa1c of 16 my bloods have come back normal, no action! I'm so pleased, I have worked really hard, lost a stone and feel fantastic! On metformin 2gram a day and had no nasty side effects at all. All you newly diagnosed, I...

What's anyone's thoughts on homemade popcorn? Seen some nice ideas with Parmesan and other not sweet toppings and supposedly 5g per portion of carb?

Thanks so much for all your advice, really appreciate it! My hubby is a lot better now, thank you for your well wishes! We will both be more balanced soon I hope as he has early onset Parkinson's as well! I like the sound of the nut bakery thing do I just substitute normal flour for nut...

Ummmm daibell, they sound nice, can you get them in morrisons? I do like yoghurt in all its forms so will have a look! I think muller lights are 16gs of carbs per pot 14g sugar. Is that too much? It is less than the banana! What amounts of sugars should I be looking for in something like that...

Just tested again and it's down to 8.5! :)

I also have long working periods with no chance to eat, 3 or 4 hrs at a stretch sometimes and my stomach thinks my throats been cut if I don't get a filling lunch! Would a muller light yoghurt be better do you think? Instead of the fruit?

Thanks for your advice! It's so frustrating trying to get it right! My NHS advice diet leaflet thing said to eat at least 5 a day fruit and veg but no guidance to avoid bananas! I did look earlier at a fruit carb table and saw bananas at the top! Pineapple was lower down which intrigued me as I...

Oh yes and a friend of mine who loves baking and is also diabetic said there are some fab bread recipes she uses that are low gi! Sorry I can't suggest/give you any as baking is something I don't really have the time or inclination to do! ;0) Why don't you set yourself a challenge to bake...

Hi BBW! I have not long been diagnosed and was a real carby before! I loved fresh white bread and butter, potato and best of all pasta! I have found that with some items there are alternatives such as celeriac or sweet pot to substitute spuds, burgen soya and linseed bread is really lovely and...

Can anyone explain please? Not long diagnosed and I've been trying really hard to get levels down! Considering they were18-20 when first diagnosed them now being 8-10 most of the time I am considering ok! I know they need to be lower! However Yesterday I has to rush my hubby to hospital with...

Hi red! How you feeling today? I'm so chuffed with myself as I was at a party last night, the meal I stuck to all the meat stuff, there was loads but I did treat myself to a small chunk of French bread and a cupcake! Along with wine! Eek was dreading bg but it was 9 again this morning :) :) :)...

Hi red! I know how you feel! I was only diagnosed t2 4 weeks go! I felt much the same and still do sometimes! I started on metformin once a day and now I'm on 3x a day. My fasting bg was 16 and my hpa1c was 12! Not good! I have changed my diet, cut my carbs in half and changed those I do have to...

I have a number of social events in the coming weeks where I can enjoy an alcoholic beverage. Any advice on what will effect my bg least? Obviously and mixer would be diet. I love peroni and similar beers but am happy drinking wine and spirits! I won't drink much as I'm pretty much t total 99%...