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Hello everyone Today I had my first chia seed pudding It tasted like sago which I remember from my schooldays. Not unpleasant but pretty tasteless. Now does anyone have any idea about flavourings. I could quite happily eat this every day for breakfast if it wasnt so bland. My weight continues...

I've done so well during the summer with salads. But how am I going to cope with colder days. I cant eat salad in the winter. Any suggestions for hot meals that arnt full of carbs. I do like my slow cook pot. Janet

Since I posted last I have been uping my yogs and low carb diet. It's not hard and I feel so much better. Can walk distances with out puffing. Thus i put down to yoga. I have also list 2st in weight and this is the low carb diet. I'm in a size 20 top instead of a 24. My trouser flap at the sides...

Well I sent off for a free blood sugar monitor didn't thinki would be accepted but I was and my free monitor arrived today I've set it up to sync to my phone via an app. There so much I can record and it loads the readings. I can also put what I eat do great for checking spikes. Since I spoke to...

I am thrilled my readings to day 6.3 And blood pressure 124/53 Since hearing from GP that bloods and BP where very high 17. Bloods and BP well high. GP changed tablet so now on 2 metformin and 1 linagliptin. I've cut out bread biscuits cake and been very careful to read the carb contents...

When is the best time to test my blood sugar before or after a meal And if after how long. Its just yesterday before breakfast my bs was 6.8 say to three hours after it was 8.8 mind you both of these good for me as I was 17.1. The keeping the carbohydrates to a minimum has helped. This morning...

Hi everyone I'm Janet I've been off the forum for quite a while. I thought I can handle this diabetes. But I cant and it's getting me down. Mainly because Dr cant find suitable tablet I'm now feeling very unwell on the slow release they arnt working so tablet change. My blood sugars rocketed...

Hi I'm back after several months. As I'm not getting support from my GP I've started taking my bloods again They have been so erratic highest 17 today down to 10. I've just started walking again as I hope it will help. It certainly has helped my blood pressure. I have a love of fruit I know...

Joined my local diabetes group today for coffee and introductions. We had a full group. It amazed me how we all had type 2 but our conditions where so different. But it was so nice to speak to others who knew how I felt. Can't wait for our next meeting.

My Testing been a bit erratic since I've been on Nitrofurtion. Up and down. Not eaten much as felt so awful. Tired so tired

Woke up feeling my head would burst. Over racing heart. BP was fine but pulse racing. B Glucose 11.1 has been erratic since I've been on antibiotics. Didn't feel like eating so had a yogurt with tablets. Still feeling awful.

Today I had my 6th month review. Colesterol was 3 BS - averaging 5 Weight loss 2.1/2 stone. I was thrilled. Nurse said my weight loss was a huge factor. I've been on low carbs . Just got to have a kidney test . Thanks for all your support Janet Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

My B'S where 4.4 this morning I feel so tired and have a bad head dizzy. I want to go out into the garden but nervous. 4.4 is low for me I'm usually in the 6.0. Heart feels a bit fluttery. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Feel so good today BG 6.1 BP 130/60 Pulse 60 Weight 15st ive lost over 1st &3/4 since sept. (Low carb) As my dear old mum would have said slow but steady wins the race. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

What do you guys think yes or no to some sort of braclet to tell anyone im type2. Is it necessary and any recomendations. Im 66 widowed live on my own. My daughter lives 45mins away in kent. I am also allergic to penicillian Thanks. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I have been invited to posh sunday lunch at a french resturant. Problem is nothing looks ok for me ie thick veg soup. Or onion soup. Meats drenched in butter what should i do. I load the menu if i can so you can help me. Im doing well and dont want to spoil it. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I had one blip this week when BG went to 10.1 it was cereral my body doesnt like cereal. Now ticking along in the 6.3 range. Apples seem to stabalise. Now enjoying my shopping trips checking for carbs and making new receipes. Plate Quantity is still a bit of a problem. But i see light at the end...

This morning my blood sugar rose to 7.2 from 6.4 i did have quite a bit of fruit ie 2 kiwi fruit and 2 plums plus several grapes. But no bread or potatoes. Bacon and egg and 2 sections of canonbere cheese. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Its now after 10.00 ive been up since 7.00. Im so tired just cant motivate myself. Ive had breakfast but could crawl back to bed and believe me this just wasnt me. As nothing has changed other than my diet i guess i will have to put it down to this. Feel i need a rocket up the rear to get me...

Hi all Well my new kit came today took me a while with several strips lancets and sore fingers but i got there. At the glucose intolerance i was 12.7 today after breakfast and well after lunch it was 6.5. Now i dont know if thats good or not but im chuffed. All that wind gas and bellyache was...