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Hi here’s a funny thing. I blagged a couple of Abbott Freestyle CGMs. They predicted an HbA1c of 42. That coincided with my T2 review at the GP- my HbA1c is 47. So I can’t trust that CGM’s prediction.

The secret ingredient for chocolate truffles is definitely double cream. I followed a normal recipe but used 85% chocolate and no sweetener. The cream is sweet enough, you could go down from 85%, and the texture is gorgeous.

yes I think I probably overdo the nuts tbh. I don't eat any meat and that definitely complicates the low carb thing but I'm not tempted to start

I'd be glad to hear everyone's opinion about whether it's better to avoid sugar spikes by eating little and often, or to fast for long periods. When I fast (more or less) for 24 hours, the next day I'm pretty hungry and I eat more than usual, so I get spikes. Any advice from you lovely people...

Hi is this quite common? I’m a newbie with a similar story. I lost a stone, too thin now in my opinion (5ft 6, 8 stone 12) and my HbA1c of 48 hasn’t shifted over a year despite trying v hard. But I feel great- don’t understand this at all.

Thanks really helpful

Thanks will plod on. Hard to work out a new food regime that works!

I'm 59, BMI 22, and got a diagnosis of pre diabetes about 18months ago. with Hb1Ac of 47. Since then I've cut down massively on carbs, cut out sugar and lost nearly a stone in weight. Also joined a pre-diabetes group as recommended by my GP. Four months later ( year ago) my Hb1Ac was 45. But...