New flip-flops, less metformin
Andrew McFarland Campbell The hardest lifestyle change for me was not adjusting my diet. It was not being able to go barefoot. I used to go barefoot all the time at home, but…
An apple a day
Back when I was diagnosed, I knew I had to make some lifestyle changes. Broadly speaking, my plans worked – my blood glucose is under control – but the improvements…
One year on
One year ago today, I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I tested my blood glucose for the first time. And I started lifestyle changes to help manage the diabetes.…
Medication review
On Friday, I saw my diabetes nurse for the second time, where I was given the results of my most recent set of blood tests. Pleased to announce that my…
“You don’t look like you have type 2 diabetes”
“You don’t look like you have type 2 diabetes.” I heard that a lot in the first few months after diagnosis. A lot of the time it came from medical…
Different types of sugar
As a trip to the baking isle in a supermarket will confirm, there are many different kinds of sugar in the world. They include granulated sugar, caster sugar, icing sugar,…
Energy levels and the Pomodoro Technique
In the weeks coming up to diagnosis, my energy levels were really bad. That’s one of the reasons I went to see my doctor. After diagnosis, once I had started…
Apple crumble
It is now autumn. The nights are drawing in. The leaves are falling. And the urge to eat apple crumble is growing. I don’t bake much, but before diagnosis I…
Measure Your Diabetic!™️
It is the first day of the month! It is time to Measure Your Diabetic! There are various body measurements I have to be aware of. Blood glucose is an…
A cosy diabetic
A wise man once said “If one is going to be diabetic, one one ought to at least be an organised diabetic.” I am going to take that a step…