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<blockquote data-quote="hanadr" data-source="post: 28669" data-attributes="member: 8110"><p>As Tubs has said, it's shocking that you were simply given a prescription and no advice, but that may have saved you from the "eat plenty of complex carbs" rubbish that's often given out. So you figured out for yourself that it's all about diet. Since sugars and starches convert to blood sugar, these are the things you can do without. Totally without if you wish. Your brain will not run out of fuel without these foods. They are merely empty calories which taste nice.</p><p>You could go to the full Atkins diet if you wish, but you don't seem to be very over weight. It also corrects blood sugars.</p><p>If you try this approach for a week, the gradually add in stuff to see what you can handle . Get a Meter. Most suppliers will hand them out free, or nearly so. Contact a supplier, and ask. I suggest Abbott Diabetes Care for the Freeestyle Meters. Phone mumber on their website. Or try the Diabetes Uk website to see if they're giving any freebies at the moment. A non-diabetic blood glucose is around 5. that's where to aim for. Your doctor may well tell you it's not in your interests to test, but ignore that, It's a PCT money saving ploy.</p><p> You'll have a lot to learn in a short time. So keep coming back to us. there's bound to be someone here who can answer pretty much any question.</p><p>Be aware, some of us are a little controversial, but it's in our own interests to get this right as we're all patients or carers. </p><p> Incidentally what was the prescription for?</p><p>If Metformin, It can give you the "tummy rumbles". It helps to take it in the middle of a meal.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hanadr, post: 28669, member: 8110"] As Tubs has said, it's shocking that you were simply given a prescription and no advice, but that may have saved you from the "eat plenty of complex carbs" rubbish that's often given out. So you figured out for yourself that it's all about diet. Since sugars and starches convert to blood sugar, these are the things you can do without. Totally without if you wish. Your brain will not run out of fuel without these foods. They are merely empty calories which taste nice. You could go to the full Atkins diet if you wish, but you don't seem to be very over weight. It also corrects blood sugars. If you try this approach for a week, the gradually add in stuff to see what you can handle . Get a Meter. Most suppliers will hand them out free, or nearly so. Contact a supplier, and ask. I suggest Abbott Diabetes Care for the Freeestyle Meters. Phone mumber on their website. Or try the Diabetes Uk website to see if they're giving any freebies at the moment. A non-diabetic blood glucose is around 5. that's where to aim for. Your doctor may well tell you it's not in your interests to test, but ignore that, It's a PCT money saving ploy. You'll have a lot to learn in a short time. So keep coming back to us. there's bound to be someone here who can answer pretty much any question. Be aware, some of us are a little controversial, but it's in our own interests to get this right as we're all patients or carers. Incidentally what was the prescription for? If Metformin, It can give you the "tummy rumbles". It helps to take it in the middle of a meal. [/QUOTE]
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