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<blockquote data-quote="Dexterdobe" data-source="post: 2065612" data-attributes="member: 454478"><p>I'm inclined to agree with the other replies. It probably isn't anything to worry about but I would go back to your GP just in case. If he won't take you seriously, I would ask for a second opinion. GP's don't like it, but it is your right.</p><p>Regarding testing, the NHS advises that T2 patients don't need to test. If you probe a bit they will admit that they think it's a waste of time (and NHS funds) because so few patients do anything about their condition whether they test or not. Clearly you want to improve your health, so I would get a test kit and use it before meals and then one and two hours after the first bite. It will tell you which foods spike your BG and which don't. You can then organise your diet accordingly. It's the only really effective way that you can control your BG day to day. I use a Codefree meter. It costs about £25, but the test strips are only £7 for 50. Some manufacturers will provide a free meter, but check the price of strips first, as they can be expensive. You will use a lot of strips for the first few weeks, then less as you go along. I currently use around two a day. Good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dexterdobe, post: 2065612, member: 454478"] I'm inclined to agree with the other replies. It probably isn't anything to worry about but I would go back to your GP just in case. If he won't take you seriously, I would ask for a second opinion. GP's don't like it, but it is your right. Regarding testing, the NHS advises that T2 patients don't need to test. If you probe a bit they will admit that they think it's a waste of time (and NHS funds) because so few patients do anything about their condition whether they test or not. Clearly you want to improve your health, so I would get a test kit and use it before meals and then one and two hours after the first bite. It will tell you which foods spike your BG and which don't. You can then organise your diet accordingly. It's the only really effective way that you can control your BG day to day. I use a Codefree meter. It costs about £25, but the test strips are only £7 for 50. Some manufacturers will provide a free meter, but check the price of strips first, as they can be expensive. You will use a lot of strips for the first few weeks, then less as you go along. I currently use around two a day. Good luck. [/QUOTE]
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