Hi everyone

Hi @Twitchy and welcome!

You’re definitely in the right place for advice and support.

I see you’re doing the Atkins diet and reducing carbs is a great way to control your blood sugars and avoid full blown type 2. I see you’re using their shakes and wanted advice about not getting bored. I’d say that switching from shakes to real, low carb food would really help. If you need ideas try dietdoctor.com - a great resource of recipes and meal plans.

Finally, here’s a link to some useful information. Have a good read and ask as many questions as you like.

http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/basic-information-for-newly-diagnosed-diabetics.26870/

Have a look at keto diets, just for information. As a T2 I am intolerant to carbohydrates, this is what raises your glucose levels, but we are all different and have different tolerances. If you have weight to lose, keto will get you there and once you have got through the carb addiction (it took me around 4 weeks) and then suddenly, no more hunger!

I would definitely recommend you get yourself a glucose meter. Find out what foods spike you and what foods don't.

You have found the best place on the planet for controling diabetes and the people are very helpful here.

Welcome to the forum, read lots and ask questions.