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Thanks Grant, that’s a great tip!!

Has anyone else had trouble getting the hang of taking BG readings by finger prick kits? It might be because my hands are often cold but I find it hard to get a good dollop of blood out, then often I don’t put the strip in at the right angle so I get an error message. I want to throw the bloody...

Hi Zero. I’m also new to t2 and I’m struggling to make sense of all the advice and instructions thrown at me. I’ve found this resource so much more helpful than anything from my GP. The main thing I’ve learned, even over the past few days, is to take it step at a time. The doctor told me to...

Hi Mavies, thank you so much for your post. To be honest I feel relieved just to find others who are going through, or have been through, the same thing! It feels very isolating at the moment. I ate a Star Bar earlier and then felt like I’d ruined my life it’s really reassuring to hear you say...

Thanks everyone for taking the time to respond. So low carb seems to be the way, but maybe not too hardcore to begin with. Can I ask, does it mean a life sentence of never having a cake or bowl of pasta?! I can’t get my head around that at all. What happens on holidays etc?

Hi James I’ve just started a kinda similar thread. So you’re not alone at all. I also have depression and it’s been really tough getting this diagnosis. So much conflicting advice and information. We’ll hang in there together!

Hi everyone. This is my first post as I am newly diagnosed with type 2. I received my diagnosis about a month ago and to say I’m feeling lost with it all is an understatement. I feel as though I’ve had information and instructions thrown at me from all angles, and am struggling to find what is...