Hi. I started mine nearly a month ago, but only really got to grips with it recently. Most important of all is testing before and 2 hours after meals to see what may no be working. It is vital to record food eaten, times, readings...to be able to draw worthwhile conclusions. May sound simple but even how to record is a consideration as food and readings don't always coincide. I keep a notebook with my meter and record food on the left, times in the middle and readings on the right...keeps it easy. Anyway, I found cutting out bread altogether was the sure way to avoid big spikes. I also avoid cereals, potatoes and try to limit myself to food with a carb content of 10g in every 100. Good stuff - avacados (very good fruit that won't raise the levels and help with oils), asparagus with meals actually seems to lower it!. You're fine with fish that isn't battered, most meat (inc sausages if they are 90% meat) and some cold meats, and eggs. Omelettes and boiled eggs are good but don't overdo it coz they can a bind you up a wee bit. Avoid milk as much as I can. low carb veggies are important as you need some of their good stuff in you (broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, leafy salad - all stuff that grows above ground...avoiding the stuff closest to hell (where sugar demons tempt us with jelly babies for ever). For breakfast or snacks I have slices of smoked cheese and strips of dried bacon. I have ice lollies if my levels are good...and often if they are not. Other snacks - pepperamis seem ok in small amounts, nuts, sugar free sweets and the occasional wafer biscuit. Happy eating..good luck.