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I dropped my Meter in my dog bowl and it it working. Any tips on how to fix it? (I think it’s burnt out) (mod edit)

I am struggling lately. I take 1/2 Gliz tablets and cut out certain foods. I struggle to cut out potatoes and occasionally pasta but most carbs I don’t eat. I used to be able to eat what i wanted, in moderation of course. My job is sedentary and my exercise levels are zero due to my long working...

Help please? I’ve just started SW and really enjoying it, however, as carbs are allowed I am still going high after I have potatoes. I’ve finally found a diet I can do and enjoy and still it’s not good enough [emoji24] Had some SW chips made in my ActiFry and tested blood and it’s 11.7 about...

I’ve just been prescribed these after 3 weeks on Metformin made me feel Sick day and night. How do they work? Anyone had side effects on them? Only want to give myself a few months on them until back under 42 A1c (currently 47 or I was last test) think I need a slight helping hand.

I don’t understand these results but gather they aren’t great!! Can someone calculate or explain them please. Had Trigs done today and even though I fasted I did have a cup of coffee with 2 x sweeteners half hour before the test. Would that have made a difference? Serum cholesterol/HDL ratio...

I am having my 3 monthly A1C test tomorrow 9am. I always get my Cholesterol checked too but they never check my Lipids (I think it’s that) or is it Trigs? What tests do I need to get so I am getting the full picture of my Cholesterol levels? #confused

In the last week, I have been getting boils under my armpits? Never had them before and after Googling i found out it can be due to poor control. I was on holiday last week and was not being very good with food (last A1c was 47). I tested my blood this morning and it was 12.7! Which is high for...

On my last Blood Test a few days ago, my Platelet Count was 409 (should be under 400). Looking back through my previous Blood Tests my platelets have raised and fallen a few times.= - see below. Is this Diabetes Related? Should I be worried? MAY 2018 - 409 OCT 2017 - 420 JULY 2017 - 397 FEB...

I’m T2 and manage by diet alone, never taken pills to manage. A1c has never been above 51 and this test today shows it’s 47.. does this mean I am now Pre-diabetic levels? I know it’s not great but is it passable? Also following LCHF has risen my cholesterol from 4.9 to 5.6. Any tips on...

I am T2 and manage by diet alone.. not always brilliant.. but I try my best. My last a1c was 48 and I want to A) get my levels back to normal and B) raise money for a worthwhile charity in the process. Thought out March I will be walking 10,000 steps a day to raise money for Cancer Research...

I was wondering how you can test you blood and it be 1 reading and test immediately after and it the different? Same machine, different finger? Had a great night tonight.. mean out, burger and chips and a few gins with diet ginger ale. Tested blood and it was 15!! Never been that high then 10...

I am T2, diagnosed November 2016 and have always managed my diet. Diagnosis at first a1c was 51 then 49, 2 weeks later. I got it down to 42 the next test, gave up smoking and it went to 51 again thru weight gain the following test. My last test in January it was back to 48. My nurse wants...

Hello Can anyone offer any advise as to why my bloods seem higher today? I got a Fitbit on Saturday and for last 2 days have got back on my LCHF diet and walked 5 plus miles per day on treadmill (not exercised today yet as still at work but will tonight). My morning readings have been...

I was wondering why some T2 diabetics need insulin? Is it because it progresses or is it because some people we diagnosed at extremely high levels? Will all T2 diabetics need insulin at some point?

I was wondering what people’s levels are after having a treat or carbs? I normally have a treat once a week (tonight was chippy chips). 2 hours after eating it my BS is 12.4! Earlier in the week I had dinner at 5:30pm (pork chops and mash I think) and before bed at 10pm my BS was 8.4...

Hi Does anyone use bitter melon at cinnamon herbal pills from Holland and Barrett? Do they work or help lower blood?

Hello I was wondering what levels your hpa1c were before some form of medication was given? Like Metformin? I was diagnosed last year with hpa1c at 51 going down to 49, 2 weeks later after a retest. After 3 months going hard at it dieting (LCHF) and exercising (treadmill) I lost a stone and...

hello again.. I've just had results for my latest a1c test and they are now 42 (previously 46 in Nov 2015, 51 in October 2017 and 49 in November 2017) I was told if I get my levels under 48 I could manage it without medication and I am rather pleased to have lowered it to 42 - prediabetic...

Was wondering how quickly people have lowered their a1c levels with diet alone? I have been pretty good with diet (LCHF & cut out sugary foods) and lost 1 stone since November. I am due back for my next a1c yes in February and wondered how much people have dropped. I was 51 originally then after...

Has anyone else been bad good wise this Christmas? I found out I was type 2 diabetic in October 2016 with a HB1ac level of 51 (previous levels 48 in 2015 and 39 in 2013). After finding out I was diabetic (I had no symptoms but found out by routine blood test) I cut out carbs and sugar and...