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    Type 2 should you be given blood sugar Monitor

    I've been very lucky, since I was diagnosed with t2 I've been given new meters every couple of years and no objection on replacement lancets and test strips which are free because I'm on diabetic oral medication. Just tell your doctor that Nice guidelines say that type 2 are recommended to test...
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    Type 2 Blood tests

    Hi all. I haven't been on for a while. I have a question. My mom went to the doctors the other day to be tested for diabetes. She was told that there was no need to fast as they have found a way tondo the tests without fasting. I spoke to my diabetic nurse about it and she said that they were...
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    GP says I'm Cured!

    Hi you can not get cured from diabetes. You can get it under control. If I were you I would report the Dr to your medical trust as they are not looking after your interest in the long run. A relative of mine thought he was cured and went on with his life as normal. Eating what he wanted and...
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    HBA1C....The count is in ...............

    Hi all Had my results in today. First in 12 Months and........ Yipppeeeee 6.0%. BP 136 over 76. Cholestrol 3.1. Trig 2.0 HDL 0.9. :D :D All ok. She is going to see me in 3 months. I was a bit worried as I have changed Drs, but these seem to want to keep a closer look at things although...
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    losing warnings of hypo`

    Sorry i forgot to say i am type 2
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    losing warnings of hypo`

    Hi all :D Not been on for a while i hope you are all ok. I had a bit of a scare the other day. I felt a hypo comming on so I tested myself and it was 2.4 :shock: . So i done the usual and got my sugar up. This frightened me because i have had a few hypos now and it has bee between 3.3 to...
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    HBA1c results.....

    Hi all I just had my HAB1c results and ....... 6.2 :D The Dr said that my body is acting as if i didn't have diabetes :D All good so far yippeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Credit to my wife for keeping me on the straight and narrow.
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    What to do??

    Thanks guys
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    What to do??

    Hi all I know this has been asked before but.... I have changed doctors. My old Dr how had a keen interest in diabetes told me to check my bloods twice a week - twice a day. Fine so far. My new drs are saying as I am type 2 and on meds not insolin I only need to check once a week. :shock: So...
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    Testing blood sugar.

    Hi Dinky Yes you do need to test!! My Dr told me to do it twice a week, twice a day. More if i am ill or take in extra excercise. Have a look at the NICE guidelines and take them to you Dr. :evil: You need to keep an eye on things as it can lead to other complications. Have a look at...
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    The Involvement Network

    Hi sugerless sue it is something Diabetes uk has ask me to join. As far as i understand you get involved as a diabetic in projects, dicussions ect and generaly be a voice about my life as a diabetic. :? If you go to the diabetes uk website there is a link on the front page to it. dean
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    The Involvement Network

    Hi all Been thinking about getting involved with the involvement network. Just wondered what it is all about? Has anyone been involved? Is it time consuming? Do you need a great understanding from a medical point of veiw? Any advice welcome please. Thanks in advance Dean :D
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    Blood Monitors Compared

    Re: Diabetes.co.uk Toolbar Launched!!! up and runing great idea thanks :D
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    Suger levels

    Hi I'm type 2. My sugers are normaly Fasting 6ish, before dinner 4ish thanks to all that has replied Dean :D
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    Suger levels

    i will be on some kind of tabs long term. it depends on what suits
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    Suger levels

    Hi all A bit of advice please. I have been put on some drugs for another condition, strong pain killers and anti spastic drug,and a drug to settle the stomach, the doctor said that this will mess my sugers about. I think they will go up. if this happens how do i deal with it? Thanks in advance...
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    A poem

    You are a Diabetic I hear the Doctor say Suddenly my life is a haze This is the end I say to myself! A reject up on the shelf. I look at her she smiles back and puts her hand on my back "don't worry, don't cry this is not the end of your life". She explains all she knows and gives me a book...
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    Any T2s still getting enough strips on NHS?

    When i was told i was diabetic, July 2008, i was given a meter, strips and lancets, strips and lancets on repeat perscription but was told not to go mad with testing. , twice a day.twice a week. Strips cost around £15 I was told. Had no problem getting a repeat. I have a great Dr who has a keen...
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    Checking in

    Hi moonbeam, Welcome to the site, i can't add anything as good advice has been given. Follow the rules, look at all the info available, remember diabetes is personal so you will have to find what works for you, but generally info here is top notch. Also try http://www.diabetes.org.uk...