Recent Content by Becky72

Update on my appointment, no request for urine sample so the ketone question never came up. Generally the nurse was very happy at my results and wanted to know how I'd done it. When I said testing was vital and that I tested 6 times a day I got the usual response of 'that's not necessary'...

Hi Emma. How did your appointment with the nurse go?

Wow thank you all so much for your responses and support, I feel more confident now going to my review. It is so interesting reading about everyone's experiences, I am certain following other people's success on this forum gave me the incentive and strength to deal with my own situation. :)

Hi all. My first post, although I have been lurking for some time learning so much from you all, so thank you. Diagnosed 3 years ago with a scary hba1c of 80. GP started me on metformin straight away along with the usual 'eatwell' nutritional advice and I've very much been up and down with my...

Hello everyone I was diagnosed type 2 a week ago and my gp recommended joining this community. I have learnt so much already, thank you all. My Dad had T2 and regularly tested so I was surprised when my doctor said I will be advised to test on the education course but there is no need to...