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Hi Members, I just recently had my HB1AC back. I tested back in June & my readings were high. I went through a difficult time & my diet wasn’t at its best. Readings in June 47 & now 45. I also received my Cholesterol results which I would like your expert advice. They are as follows: Serum...

Hi everyone, good morning. I had a very disappointing result of 46 at the end of October. I was on a very low carb diet since the beginning of August. I was using the mySugr app and it was giving an estimate of 5.5. As I am on the Prevention Plus sessions my finger prick was due yesterday...

Hi all, I had problems with lifting shopping etc and went to see the doctor. She advised it may be best to get a blood text done. My last test was end of August. I got my blood test today and it has increased. I have been following a low carb diet and I don’t understand why the A1ac has...

Hi all, If your Blood Sugar is high, will drinking water help to get your levels down? Some days the reading doesn’t change that much, and if it can assist, it’s worth a try.

Morning all, I have been looking at vegetarian receipes this week on the internet. Lots of preparation required but they manage the cooking I suppose in five minutes. You could cheat and use frozen vegetables. Any ideas and thoughts on any five minute dishes. I have tried Broccoli & onion...

Hi all; I followed a receipe for Chia seeds with 1.5 cups of coconut milk & half cup of double cream. Followed by cinnamon, vanilla essence, one teaspoon of sweetener and half cup of chia seeds. I made them hot in the pan. Taste is really nice and cream. I read one serving is 14 carbs...

Hi everyone, What role does cinnamon play in assisting with fasting blood glucose? Is it beneficial to take and has it helped anyone? Or are there other spices/ herbs that are natural with no side effects that can help?

Hi members, I have noticed that my saliva has gone darker in colour and is noticeable in the evening. Is this due to Pre Diabetes or Diabetes? I am brushing my teeth in the evening and morning. I do sometimes forget in the evening. could the symptoms be related to gum disease? I was also...

Hi all, I am really struggling to give up Chapati. I thought that the wholemeal was better on the low carb diet. I also changed to brown rice. Now I find that neither Are good for you. As the Gram flour is made from chickpeas, is that low on carbs? What can be the alternative for me?

Hi all, I would just like to get clarification and find out the significance of the decimal numbers. If. For e.g my blood glucose reading shows as 6.1 & then at 6.9. I don’t know how many decimal points make a whole. Would you count 6.9 as a 7. If it it was 6.6 and would would that we...

Hi everyone, New to using the Glucose meter. I am having difficulty in drawing enough blood from the finger. I have tried several settings and can get blood but after several attempts and wasting the needles. I bought the True plus lancets because it says fits most lancing devices. Could that...

Hi all, I just received my meter and tested today. Fasting was 5.9 but after exercise for half an hour it went to 6.4. Why did it go that high? I know you should check 2 hours after eating but I was out and checked after 3 hours, does it matter? The reading was less at 5.3.

Hi all, I am lover of all fruits and really struggling to give some of them up. I have been reading that most fruits that end in the word berry are ok. Is this correct? For someone like myself with a sweet tooth, I have tried to cut back on most surgery things, exceptional circumstances being...

Hi all, I just ordered a meter to test blood sugars. I was advised not to test by the Diabetes Prevention Team. I been advised at the forum to do so. I wish to know if I have A1C44 reading - what should my reading be for fasting and after meals. Should testing be done before taking any...

hi everyone; For anyone concerned who have their annual checks and are curious to learn if they may have progressed to Diabetes, have you tried this test from Boots? Is this test similar to the hB1ac test? Does it still show if you are in the normal or pre diabetic range?

Hi, I have been checking the double creams mainly in Marks & Spencer and have noted that they are high in Sat fat & medium on sugar on the Food Scanner up. Can you please recommend any that you use and where do you buy it from. How many carbs do they contain per 100ml compared to milk. I use...

Hi, I have been reading that waist measurements are more important than body weight. How will you get your waist measurements down if you cannot spot reduce certain parts of the body. Members who have lowered their blood sugar, under control/remission, has your waist measurements gone down...

Dear members, Advise will be welcome regardless of your age but I have not been very active in my life. Due to the diagnosis of Pre diabetes which is a wake up call, I would like to try to get healthy. I am not keen on very vigorous exercise which I think will be too much for me. It’s better...

Dear members please can you give your opinions why it is recommended that you shouldn’t eat snacks/supper in between meals. A lot of us find it hard to stick to three meals. Does drinking tea/coffee between meals ok and not food.

I am trying to cut on carbs but finding it very difficult. What effect does ordinary cereal has compared to wholewheat cereal with regards to blood spikes. I have been attending the Diabetes Preventation programme and was advised not to monitor my blood sugar on Pre-diabetes. Apart from...