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<blockquote data-quote="catherinecherub" data-source="post: 42471"><p>Hi WaG,</p><p>Everyone is different and what works for one may not work for someone else.</p><p>I follow the G.I. diet and did so successfully for five years without medication. I am now on a low dose of metformin and am hoping to come off that next month. The book that Tubs has recommended is a great buy as it lists all the foods in a traffic light system so that you can see at a glance what is right for you. It also explains portion size and what snacks you can have, in fact it lists snacks as part of your programme. There are also recipes and meal planners and it also explains why exercise is crucial. Obviously you have to cut back on high carbohydrate foods but I can guarantee if you follow it you will not be hungry and your energy levels will increase.</p><p>Try and control the stress in your life as this does have a bearing on your blood glucose readings as does illness.</p><p>As Graham says, you do need to test so see if your G.P. is willing to issue you with a meter and strips. Some P.C.T's are reluctant to supply them. The meters are cheap to buy but the test strips are expensive. If you have to buy your own meter there will only be 10 test strips with it. On average the test strips are £25 for 50. Explain to your G.P. that you cannot be expected to see what is happening with your diet if you cannot test. </p><p></p><p>Hope this helps,</p><p>Catherine.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="catherinecherub, post: 42471"] Hi WaG, Everyone is different and what works for one may not work for someone else. I follow the G.I. diet and did so successfully for five years without medication. I am now on a low dose of metformin and am hoping to come off that next month. The book that Tubs has recommended is a great buy as it lists all the foods in a traffic light system so that you can see at a glance what is right for you. It also explains portion size and what snacks you can have, in fact it lists snacks as part of your programme. There are also recipes and meal planners and it also explains why exercise is crucial. Obviously you have to cut back on high carbohydrate foods but I can guarantee if you follow it you will not be hungry and your energy levels will increase. Try and control the stress in your life as this does have a bearing on your blood glucose readings as does illness. As Graham says, you do need to test so see if your G.P. is willing to issue you with a meter and strips. Some P.C.T's are reluctant to supply them. The meters are cheap to buy but the test strips are expensive. If you have to buy your own meter there will only be 10 test strips with it. On average the test strips are £25 for 50. Explain to your G.P. that you cannot be expected to see what is happening with your diet if you cannot test. Hope this helps, Catherine. [/QUOTE]
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