Recent Content by David Swales

It takes passionate people to make a difference. I have not taken offence and I am glad you haven't either

I have no problem with you being blunt as long as you are happy for me to be the same. I had absolutely no problem with your first post and I acknowledged this very clearly. The second post was your personal experience and as I noted that not everyone will always have a totally positive...

I totally agree with the last two posts. It is about everybody having the information to be able to deal with their own circumstances. I am fortunate as my diabetes nurse is very keen for me to be fully informed and is well informed herself. She actively encouraged me to seek out more...

I have taken a bit of time to reflect on the responses received from my question about the change in my bg levels. I did get a very useful answer from angieG which was very helpful, I got the same answer from cugila although there were a number of other issues that were raised in these...

Thanks for the response. The diet advice came from my diabetes nurse and I have stuck to it. My previous highest reading on this was 8.1, but I have never been as low as 3.4 after a few hours. I didn't appreciate that the levels could drop that quickly, this was the bit that suprised me...

Hi I am a type 2 now on diet control only. I tested this morning 2 hours after breakfast at 10.8 no reason for this high level. Breakfast was only 50g of oat porridge with semi skimmed milk and a piece of brown toast with margarine. I have walked to and from a friends total walking time 1...

I cannot emphasise enough how useful this website and specifically this forum is. I have had a few questions and they have always been answered quickly with good sensible advice. Over time I only hope to be a good a member as the ones who have helped me. Thank you to you all :D

Hi Daisy I did have a good nights sleep and I didn't get a headache which is good news. :) I have been feeling fairly light headed all morning so when my diabetes nurse phoned me back she asked me to rest my levels and I was 4.0. She asked me to drink the carton of juice I have with me...

No I am Ok now. Thanks for all your help. I am off to bed now as well. Take care

Ok I will do that. My Diabetes Nurse is very helpful.

Yes I am feeling quite a bit better. Thanks for all your help

Just tested and I am up to 6.5.

When should I test again. I have no idea how quickly the sugar in coke will get into my system.

I still don't feel great. I am having a coke and will test again soon. I will keep online and let you know how things get on. Thanks for posting, the advice is greatly appreciated.

Hi I am a newly diagnosed type II diabetic (about 5 weeks) I am on 1x500mg Metformin (taken with breakfast). I came home from work and felt funny (light headed). I tested my bg at 4:30 and it was 3.4. I had some full coke to boost. I had my main meal of the day at 5:45 (Beef casserole with...