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Yes, I use a Sinocare meter. I've just been advised by a few of my health professionals to look into both carb and GI counts on the foods I eat. I have a few booklets on cards and healthy diets, but they give limited info on low GI foods.

Hi All, Is there, or does anyone have a good and reliable source for obtaining the GI index of foods in list format. I'm struggling to find a reliable and trustworthy place or app for information. A general search online just brings up lists that contradict. I've been taking wheetabix for the...

Hi All, I've been managing my Type 2 pretty successfully over the last nine months, with the odd blip here and there, and with blood sugar readings between 4.5 to 7 mmol most days This morning, my reading shot up to 10.5 mmol and I'm feeling particularly lowsy even though my reading is now down...

I believe it contains the same sweetener as Volvic No Sugar flavoured water. I did a huge amount of research on these sweetners, and to me, they seem safe for diabetics as far as sugar content goes. BUT, that's not to say that these sweetners can affect you in other ways. There are still huge...

Hi all , I was diagnosed with T2 at the beginning of April this year, where my HbAc1 was 84, and my weight was a little over 18 stone. With the help of a weight loss app , oodles of invaluable information from this apps members. Information such as the importance of monitoring carbohydrates...

Also, Elaine just got my first HbAc1 result since April. Was 84 in April today I'm 35.

Just got my first 6 monthly HbAc1 results today .I've gone from 85 in April this year down to 35. I was told weight loss and diet were the key and they were correct.

Hi Elaine, Good luck. [emoji4][emoji16] One of the most powerful things that helped me was a weight loss app, where I was able to physically see my progress on weight loss. Also, the information in this group on diet, tools to monitor sugar levels, even other people's stories that inspire, helped.

It has been 6 months since my diagnosis of T2 . Plenty of things have changed in my life since then. Yesterday, I received my first GP review, where everything seemed to be fine. I must contact the surgery tomorrow to find out my first HbA1c since being diagnosed. The thing that I am most proud...

It's not really a discussion, but more of a thank you to all of my new friends and contributors. When I first started on this diabetic journey, I had no idea what to do. Over the last few weeks, I've been experimenting with my Sinocare blood sugar reader. Among lots of things learnt on this...

Hi , I've been diagnosed with T2 four months ago. I check my blood sugar Daily 2 hours after meals, and it is always within the 4 - 7 reading. I am on Metformin only. Recently, I have been suffering from what feels like a cramp in my left calf muscle and aching muscles in my whole leg. This...

Thanks for your reply. Yes, just on Metformin.

Hi all. I've just started taking blood sugar readings over the last few days . I have just taken my reading for 2 hours after teatime. My first reading was 1.9, realising this was very low. I immediately changed the lancet and tester and re did it. The reading came back as 5.8. There was only...

I have only been diagnosed for four months, but I have suffered what feels like cramp in my calf muscles , especially at night. I have read on a number of forums that one of the side effects of Metformin, the goto T2 medication, is cramping or leg pain sensation. I am on 2 Metformin per day. As...

I have read a lot of articles regarding T2 and reducing the intake of " bad Carbohydrates " . I'd be interested to hear people's opinions or practices on how we can discern carbohydrates from the food wrapping information. I see a lot of sugar, fat, salt , calorie, etc. I am still unclear about...

Hi all, I just got my tester delivered this am. I had omelette ( eggs only) , 40 grams of Chedder , and three slices of smoked ham . Two hours later, I took measurement and am 6.1, which is I hope within limits. Thank you all for the great advice on diet etc . I will now adjust my lifestyle...

I should add I don't drink any alcohol and am a non smoker.

Hello folks, thank you for the advice so far. In 2003 I was hit by a car being driven by a driver on drugs. I spent 18 weeks in hospital in recovery, also taking DVT, which was treated for 2 years . Before this accident, I was a tremendously fit person, running marathons and the like. My weight...

I was diagnosed 4 months ago with T2 and immediately put on 1 metformin in the morning, then on week two , 2 per day. I was given an eye scan within a week of being diagnosed, which turned out to be OK. It has now been 3 1/2 months since I've been contacted by any medical professionals or aid...