I wasn't given a meter so I can't check, I was able to make changes and was diagnosed early so I know my levels at check ups have all been good (5.8 & 5.9, next results about a fortnight away) so right now my control is such that personally I don't feel the need to test. If my levels rise, I know i'll feel the itchy skin, the lethargy and i'll insist on a meter (i can be quite assertive if it's my health at stake!)
As for eating everything I now feel bloated if I have too much, I think maybe school hours etc don't help as you're eating at a certain time whether you're hungry or not & you'll eat enough "to see you through the afternoon". I had a serious motorbike accident and hospital food taught me portion control. Although I did love it when my parents bought in french bread and kept sausages hot in a flask for a lovely hot sausage roll. I'm no expert, but cutting toast out at breakfast, was my 1st step, so cereals are ok for me and I need breakfast to take my metformin with.
I'd better shower as I was playing badminton earlier x