Hello daintytweety,since my last poston this subject I had full check by DN HbA1c 5.9 (41.) weight 95.45 kgs last check on 28 Feb this year HbA1c again 5.9 weight 14 st 4lbs I have stuck with L.C. diet and reduced portion size and done plenty of walking I have had very very few treats apart from a glass of red and a few apringles I wasnt sure I could stick to it but my wife had total confidence in me which was a huge help,good luck if you go this but so many have and suceeded and finished with figures that NHS diet would not have achieved