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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Bex72" data-source="post: 2295144" data-attributes="member: 528595">Hi Nicole, you are very positive which I think is a must.  If you can reduce carbs and have a good impact on the BS then it seems to be a no brainer. Your post really resonated with me, I know what you mean about chocolate and laziness!I am newly diagnosed too, probably type 2 but could be type 1. Awaiting test results.  I bought a BS monitor, I've taken Metformin since  Saturday (1 a day atm). I noticed blurry vision last Thursday, unquenchable thirst at night etc. My BS was 21/22 dropping to 15.  I was in shock and v low mood at first.  I am a fat skinny person,  I have a spare tyre so am likely to have visceral fat wrapped around my liver and pancreas.  I remember watching a Michael Mosley documentary about diabetes years ago and recalled the advice on carbs.  My food has been very carb heavy recently, lockdown hasn't helped. I've been v nauseous (could be due to metformin) but have cut out all sugar, potatoes, rice, pasta, bread and booze. Today, before dinner my BS  had fallen to 8.5. I can't tell you how amazing this feels.  It would be great to reverse this illness through what I consume.  I'm still feeling a bit rubbish tbh but am very optimistic and like you my bike is calling me. All the best to you.</blockquote>

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