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    Ever wondered how test strips work?

    Test strips are a bit more complex than we all thought:) I found this link showing how they work and a bit how they are made too. makes you wonder how much money is actually made each year on these important components that all Diabetic patients should have access to and not restricted. I am...
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    Sudden BG changes - hypos

    Hi All The last couple of days i have had a few mild Hypos, 3.2-3.6. These have happened approx 4 hours after eating. i wonder if suddenly Novorapid is lasting longer, or i need to adjust my carb ratio? The last 6 months have been near perfect, levels generally always good. Fasting between 6.5...
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    Getting to grips with it all - slowly

    Hi i was originally diagnosed as type 2 in may 2012. GP said "sorry you have diabetes" Ok what shall i do, what shall i eat? " just dont eat sugary things and cut back potion size" Next day was called by surgery again and went to see diabetic nurse. She took one look at me and said " no way...