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So bit late in posting but last week I had my appointment with the diabetic nurse. A while ago she gave me 3 months to try managing this by diet alone. The result? I'm 3 and a half stone lighter, my blood levels are NORMAL - and I've been told I don't need any meds! I'm thrilled to bits...

Okay so I saw the dietician for the first time this morning since being diagnosed. What a complete and utter waste of my time!! And the woman clearly had issues! First of all - I've now lost 3 stone since June when I knew they were testing me for diabetes and of my own accord, decided to make...

Hi, I'm really really new to all this, although I've been following a very low carb/low sugar/low calorie diet for the last 3 weeks since my bloods were done; my actual doctor appointment is next week. Anyhoo... I've already lost a stone and a half by eating this new healthy way and doing more...

Hi Folks Sorry if someone has already mentioned this - I'm new here - but I just wanted to give this a mention in case it helps anyone. For anyone with a smart phone - the MYFITNESSPAL app is BRILLIANT for helping you monitor what you are eating, your weight loss, nutritional info etc... I...

So a few weeks ago I had blood tests done after my blood glucose levels being elevated when I was recently in hospital (unrelated - coincidence). I knew they suspected diabetes and to be fair, I had been experiencing extreme thirst, going to the loo etc... Right after I had my blood test -...