Recent Content by Emski68

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    Do I have diabetes?

    Also, any idea how I change the 'type 2' status on my profile?!
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    Do I have diabetes?

    And yes, I do have my own meter. This has shown readings of less than 2.1 (it doesn't show lower) to 17. I forgot to mention that I take acarbose at times for the RH, which I know is an anti diabetic drug, so that may also mask any diabetes I fear
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    Do I have diabetes?

    Thanks for your replies. I generally eat low carb to help the RH. This works, however if I eat 'normally' (so,carbs!) I get high readings. I wonder if my low carb diet is masking diabetes as I know a lot of diabetics do low carb/high fat to help with control. I definitely know my insulin...
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    Do I have diabetes?

    Hi all I'm confused as to whether or not I'm diabetic. I had an OGTT a few years back due to low blood sugar concerns. My fasting sugar was 4 something, then it dropped to 2.6 after 30mins after the drink, then came back up. Last year I had this test repeated. Fasting/starting sugar was 4...
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    Reactive hypoglycaemia and type 1

    Hi all I have reactive hypoglycaemia but also blood sugars diagnostic of diabetes. However because my blood sugars go very low, the Drs don't seem interested in diagnosing/ treating diabetes! Please help x
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    Unanswered Questions niggling me

    Hi caz x what are ur symptoms/numbers? I've also been diagnosed with reactive hypoglycaemia (with a diabetic number thrown in!) and am under investigation for insulinoma