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I am 4 months post Diagnosis Day (T2); I have drastically cut my carbs and have shed 15 kg of weight down to 92kg from 107 (height is 5' 11" - big build). A month ago I experienced quite severe stomach cramps and hot and cold "flushes" (I am a man :wink: ). These cramps went aways after about an...

Since T2 diagnosis just over 3 months ago, I have reduced my carbs dramatically and my HbA1c is 5.7. My blood pressure is within normal range and I have lost 12 kg in weight… but I am still losing weight. My arms are thinner and I have had to have my watch strap shortened. Whilst it is great...

In the normal world, three months is nothing; but from “D Day” (diabetes diagnosis day!), it’s a long time. The thing I learnt within days was that the multiple diet sheets are good guides but that we are all very different. Due principally to this forum, I insisted that I needed to test my BG...

Hello all; I have been T2 for just over 2 months now and have radically changed my lifestyle; I am on not on any form of medication e.g. metformin. By testing 3-4 times per day, I now know that any type of bread (say a couple of small wholemeal rolls) will shoot ny BG to 11+ (90 mins after...

So my BG appears well under control with 90% of readings around 6 or less. Today, we decided to stop at out local and I treated myself to a pint of my favourite real ale (lovely!). Came home, had a light lunch but still expected the beer to have had an impact; nothing. A very low reading of 5.0...

Hello all. Since diagnosis some 5 weeks ago, I have been really focussed upon keeping my BG below 8 and, through diet and exercise alone, it is working. However, I continue to get spikes when I try something different e.g. couscous. My BG shout up to 10.4 when I tested after 2 hrs, which was...

Recently diagnosed as Type2. Taking bloods 4 types per day. Still getting to grips with impact of certain foods. So, here's the problem. We are off to Spain soon. Pre-diagnosis we were excited about trying all the Tapas and other delights. Now though we are nervous about how we can order food...

Apologies for another post but my BG levels appear "all over the place". This morning I get an HbA1c at 43 (good); am told I don't (really) need to self test BG, but I insist and these are the results :- 10.9 after a small sandwich at lunch 5.6 six hrs later before dinner 12.1 two hrs after a...

Since diagnosis last week, I have done much reading; so I went to the "long" (30 mins) appointment with one or two questions. To be honest, I felt like I was on a conveyer belt. My HCA1c level was 43 and the entire time was spent in looking at leaflets on diet. It was I who mentioned the need to...

So here's the thing; diagnosed 8 days ago. Will see dietetic nurse tomorrow. Am reading everything possible. Given up alcohol and have cut food intake drastically. But I now feel warm (hot) feet; especially after eating. Is this anything to do with Diabetes2 or something else? Thanks John...