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I got my reader as part of a libre trial I love it as I do my finger prick tests as well as can check for key tones as well

I'm sure in porth so Cardiff would be good

OK after reading the replies you have got I have a couple of things to add. Go back to the GP or dsn and ask for 2 things 1 ask to go on to SR meformin as this will help with the wind and bloated feeling. 2 if you stick with the gliclizide ask for a meter and test strips being as gliclizide...

I am a member of slimming world. I am also type 1.5. And it works if you stick to plan despite it being a struggle with insulin I lost 1.5 stone in about 3 months. The group leader should have basic knowledge of diabetes and should have info to pass on to members as well

I was type 2 until recently and I have tried most drugs to reduce blood sugar. And the best results and control was when I went on to a basal\bolus regeime

Hi @yycdordor I have just been changed from type 2 to type 1 LADA or as some put it type 1.5. It's a lot to get your head around so best advice is to look around a bit

I have think it's total carbs

My last Hba1c was at 117. I also had keytones of 4.6 I was on the verge of DKA. So yes you are really high!!! Why would you refuse treatment? It is highly likely your going to end up in hospital with very serious complications.

Slimming world does work with diabetes ask you group leader for the diabetes leaflet that will help.

Sounds like your really getting back on track. I went through a melt down since late last year and getting things under control

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Sorry I am confused here not insulin dependant and treated with insulin? Isn't it the same thing? What I would do is get my prescription changed to the cheaper one then you can get strips on script and also buy strips with using one meter

The other that is pretty bad is oranges. As they are very high in natural sugar and cause spikes in blood sugar

This is the reason why the recommendations are to use one meter only. Also being as you are insulin dependant you should get more strips if required.

It depends on the area you live. I was insulin dependent type 2 until the beginning of Feb this year and I got offered alace on dafne. Unfortunately I couldn't attend as my Mrs was in hospital. As soon as I got put on to insulin I got the same treatment as a type 1. When I went back in the...