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Thanks for the imput ringi! The meds I take don't cause hypos. But I know what you mean, testing my blood is probably a good idea as I do drive. Thanks again

Hello Bullbiker - Thanks a lot for all this info! And thanks too, to @AM1874 ! I feel like a complete moron but I need to ask one more thing. What do I need to actually take the blood? I know the lancets pierce the skin to get the drop of blood, but does it matter what I buy to take the...

Hello Boo1979 - Thank you so much for the detailed reply and for all the advice. I have halved my HB1AC since my diagnosis (the numbers were shocking!) but they are still not in the recommended range. Keeping a food diary and a spreadsheet is completely logical but I hadn't thought of the...

Hi Bluetit1802! Thank you so much for the very specific advise here. I agree that a glucose monitor makes sense. I was completely surprised when I was told, 'oh no, type 2 diabetics don't need them because all that testing can make people feel depressed.' So yes, I think I need one too. And...

Hey No2D - Thank you so much for taking the time to reply to my post. There is absolutely no reason for you to apologise for unsolicited advice. Your advice definitely was solicited! I think you may be right that low calorie and low carb together could be dangerous .... which has been my...

Hi! Thank you so much for taking the time to reply to my post. I take metformin along with 2 others and when I last asked about a glucose monitor in July, I was told type 2 diabetics don't get them unless they are on insulin. So, I think this is something I'll just have to financially take on...

Hi everybody! I am fairly new to the forum and getting my head around how to navigate it (kind of). I'm sure this question is addressed in here somewhere but I can't find it! :( I am about to start Michael Mosely's 8 Week Blood Sugar Diet as my hb1ac numbers are still not great. I'm taking...

Freema, are you following a specific plan for losing your weight? I need to lose about 65 lbs and my glucose levels are not under control. So I'm looking to see what has worked for others and then have a go myself. Thanks!

Hey Buttons11 congrats on your results! :happy: Can I ask you if you are following a specific programme for your low carb?