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    Have you had trouble getting test strips?

    I am in Scotland , a type 2 diabetic for 10 years, in the last 18 months I have been refused strips or needles for my machine, all type 2 diabetics are apparently not allowed to have them prescribed now from the surgery. I buy them from ebay now.
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    omg just started having porridge and blood sugars rocketed

    Re: omg just started having porridge and blood sugars rocket I have found a perfect muesli, oatmeal of alford, oats, strawberries, pumpkin seed, low in sugar, nothing added (Advertising link removed.) this is the one I buy, got it from asda, think they stock it in waitrose, not sure where else...
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    BLOOD PRESSURE FOR DIABETICS

    Re: BLOOD PRESSURE FOR DIABETIC'S My GP likes to disregard the ruling for diabetic bp and normal bp and if mines is 85 it's fine, but the diabetic gp totally disagrees with this and wants to see 70, and I am stuck in the middle sometimes..the trouble I have with bp is their machines don't work...
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    Test Strip for T2 ..good result and just general thoughts

    Re: Test Strip for T2 ..good result and just general thought I've had my meters for years, am 8 years type 2 diet controlled, I rely on mines when going through bsd patches..a few weeks ago I found my sugars were peaking over 20 and I HAD to do something about it, so went on a low gi diet, and...
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    What's your Favourite cold drink?

    you have got to try out mines..you will seriously love it I am sure :wink: A pint glass three quarters filled with tesco diet ginger ale, nice tasting, unlike some other supermarket brands, no after taste, a generous glug of apple juice, 25ml? and a squeeze of fresh lime..This has been my...
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    How old were you at diagnosis?

    33..going through testing for a gastric band..now removed and left with acid reflux :(
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    omg just started having porridge and blood sugars rocketed

    Re: omg just started having porridge and blood sugars rocket I have mines with splenda powder and toasted almonds..always seem to make too much of it :?