Search Results

I stand corrected and I apologize for the faux pas. It will not happen again - although age precludes one from guaranteeing anything! :banghead:

On 30 April they did my first blood glucose test. As a result of that test, The doctor diagnosed me with severe Type 2 Diabetes as the HBA1C read 14.3. That is where my journey commenced. One of the first places I turned to was Diabetes UK because with respect to the efforts of the Canadian...

It is my understanding that T2 is the cause of diabetic retinopathy. Not the carb load Don't change the diet.

Thanks Tipetoo I never thought of Amazon Sent from my Moto E (4) using Diabetes Forum mobile app

At such an advanced age, my body can only do so much to annoy me. :arghh: I neglected to mention that I also work out (weights and cycling every morning) so it probably has no clue what to do with the newfound motion! LOL

I am going to wade in but please note that I am new to the forum and to diabetes (at least the formal diagnosis of it. I have experienced the early stages of peripheral neuropathy for about three years and it was becoming progressive. The numbness and nerve sensitivity was quite annoying. On May...

I just followed through the Hypo course and they spoke of the Hypo Wallet which is a brilliant concept. Sadly, Diabtes UK does not ship to Canada so I will have to get creative.

I have just had my book shop set one aside for me. Thank you Jim

My reading first thing this AM was 7.7 and the past 2 days it has been around that number. Okay - I will keep doing what I am doing Thank you Antje

Thanks Energize. I will get a copy right away

I found out this past Monday that I am a 71 yr old T2 diabetic. My first reading on Monday night was 13.3. I have been researching diabetes and I just received my copy of The Obesity Code, a book suggested by this amazing group. I should mention that I am not obese as that info might alter the...

Doug sounds like a good man. I would like to point out that brave is quite relative Jo and in the short time we have conversed I am sure you are equal to his character. Hugs to you

Jo, I am sorry about your loss. Even after 20 yrs I am sure there are times you still feel that loss. As hard as her journey, I would not change the time we had. I will heal but my joy is gone. I won't risk baking now because I know that dastardly sugar will grab me by the throat. [emoji10]...

This might be a rather rambling response so take what you will from it. I have always tried to eat properly but there were occasions when I might over-indulge. I tended to instinctively fast after such occasions. There is some research that indicates a connection between high stress levels and...

Jo - you are a prize. You have answered so many unasked questions and have calmed my mind considerably. I suppose I am just frustrated because by bloods are still maintaining around 12 and I am anxious to see some progress. Thank you

Thank you to all for your input. Needless to say, as a recently diagnosed diabetic, my head is spinning with the information that I now must learn - and that is just fine. I do have a question about Keto if I may. Janumet XR is the meds I am taking (no other meds on board) and it strongly...

Thank you for such succinct information. I will study it carefully and begin implementing. As far as relationships with doctors, I have always taken the role to challenge their guidance when I feel it is either inadvisable or not constructive. I have to get used to the fact that I am diabetic...

Hello JoKalsbeek and thank you for reaching out. My research to this point has frowned upon fasting since the liver augments the sugar output into the blood when it is not being fed. Currently, I am balancing carbohydrates proteins and non-starchy veg and minimizing portion sizes. I have...

I have been following the Brexit drama and Theresa May's struggles for a while. I envy you the lovely weather. We have been immersed n cold, cloudy and wet here. It has been like a drizzly day in Holland Park. I have always had a particular fondness for the south of England and Hampshire. BC is...

Well, it is struggling to be spring here but the Robin's are clearly out:). Politically, it is as much of a disaster as the rest of the world but it is home and there is no lack of things to do. I am presuming you are in the UK? How is the land of my heritage? As an aside, I wish you well on...