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I am T2 and overweight but my hubby and son are both 'normal'. I make sure my son eats properly but still allow the odd treat. I wouldnt encourage him to low carb as he plays a lot of sports but I try to make sure his meals are balanced with plenty of veggies. My hubby on the other hand eats...

This post reminded me of the time my grandad told me I was a hypochindriac for testing my blood. After all, it was 'only diabetes' and its 'not like anything bad will happen'. If you have your diabetes under control by testing regularly then you are in a much better position than a lot of...

That tefal shredder grater thingy was on offer in tescos at the weekend £33 bargain. Got one for my gadget collection and it is very good. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I wanted the magic bullet but hubby decided that the Hinari Genie was the same thing but half the price. It arrived this week and felt cheap and nasty. It broke yesterday spilling not very well chopped onions and tomatoes all over the kitchen. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Re: Excellent HBA1C -Thank you DCUK Omlettes for breaky, salads for lunch, meat and veg of some description for dinner. Snacks are nuts or sugar free jelly. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Re: Excellent HBA1C -Thank you DCUK Please dont presume to tell me who I should and shouldnt thank. If it wasnt for finding this website and forum I would have been completely unsupported. I do thank Diabetes.co.uk (DCUK) for providing a host of information on the various options for me as T2...

Re: Excellent HBA1C -Thank you DCUK Hi RES , I would still be careful about what you are eating to make sure the glucose levels dont creap back up again. Im going to continue with my low carb diet with the occasional treat so I dont feel deprived. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Re: Excellent HBA1C -Thank you DCUK 'Do you have a meter? If you do, how often do you test and do you get the testing strips on prescription?' I test two hours after eating something different but over the last three months I have got to know what doesnt spike my BG so I dont waste a test...

I was diagnosed 31.12.12 with a HBA1C of 9.6 and with very little support from the NHS. I couldnt tolerate Metformin so had to stop taking it. I was very grateful to have found this forum and follwed advice on low carb diets. Just had my three month review and have a HBA1C of 5.8. I am...

My doc saw some great results on a man who had been T2 for years and was about to go on to insulin. After 8 weeks he is completely free of his meds. I was only diagnosed in January and I'm trying to stay off meds as much as possible. Will definitely look into it some more. Thank you and good...

Well done drayman4 you are doing really well. My doctor has suggested this diet to me and I am very tempted to give it a go. I have lost 2st so far but I've stalled recently. Still have 5st to go..... Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Re: Comments on Low carb diet - a newbies guide I have been following LCHF since January and lost 2st but I wasnt enjoying my lunches. I've never been a fan of salad but around the middle of Feb I started having salad with olive oil and balsamic dressing and really enjoyed it to my surprise...

I have mini sausages and babybels. Sometimes have a few brazil nuts. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I was diagnosed on new years eve with hba1c of 9.6. Prescribed metformin but couldnt tolerate it so trying to control with diet for the time being. I have been low carbing for two months with really good results of 4.2 - 6.8mmol. At the beginning of march i started to feel a bit depressed...

My highest reading was 12.1 last night after a pizza. I was tired and couldnt be bothered cooking. I am T2 but not taking the metformin because it makes me so ill so I am trying to control by diet. Am hoping this blip wont have too big an impact on my first 3 month review at the end of March...

I havent had a hypo my lowest reading since diagnosis in January is 4.2. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I am told that the diabetes caused the kidney disease. I am not taking metformin or any other tablets and have been low carbing to keep my bs readings between 4.5 - 6.2 with no problems. I went to see DN who told me it was impossible for me to control through diet and took a chart of a weeks...

Unigirl, you sound exactly like me! I have my BP at 130/78 but its not good enough, I have lost 20lb but its not enough, my cholesterol is 5.8 which is too high. They gave me metformin which didnt agree with me, then SR Metformin which was just as bad. They told me I couldnt possibly control...

I take a salad in everyday. Nice and easy to prepare in the morning. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Will have a look on the interweb for fenugreek. Thanks. X Sent from the Diabetes Forum App