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I recently had surgery on my foot to remove a bunion and also joint fusion for severe arthritis at the same time. I saw my surgeon on Friday who stressed the importance of keeping my blood sugar under control which it is as I am type 2. I don't take medication just diet controlled. He told me...

Thanks for all your replies. Can I ask what equipment do you use to test sugar levels at home.

I got the results from my recent cholesterol blood tests today. I had my last test about four months ago and the result showed by cholesterol level was 7.1 My recent result is 5.9 My GP persuaded me I should be on a statin to lower my cholesterol as it should be 4. Is this correct? My...

Hi I have Type 2 Diabetes which I control by diet alone. I do not take any medication. Please can someone tell me if it is bad to eat watermelon? Does it contain a lot of sugar. Thanks for any advice.

Hi Been for my first three monthly check since being diagnosed in October. I was diagnosed with a hba1C of 50 and cholesterol of 7.1 My recent hba1c result is 46 without any medication as I adjusted my diet and cut out desserts, cakes chocolate etc and checked the sugar content in foods when...

Diagnosed in October after fasting plasma glucose test.

Hi thanks for the advice. Excuse my ignorance but what are lancets? Also can I link this one to my android phone to keep a record of my readings

Hi. I was diagnosed in October as type 2 diet controlled at the moment. I was advised not to test my blood glucose levels but for my own information I would like to test my levels in the mornings to judge what to eat during the day i,e cut down on carbs if levels are high. I would also like to...

I was told that up to 48 is pre diabetes and anything over 48 is diabetes. Surprised you were told you were diabetic at 46 and put on medication.

I was diagnosed in October with a level of 50 which is just over the normal level. I was not put on medication but just advice to watch my diet and exercise. I was given information about how to read food labels and have an appointment for blood tests and checks with my diabetic nurse in...

Thanks, I don't test at all I have been told I don't have to.

I do not test my levels at all. I follow a weight watchers diet, eating from a list of foods and sweetcorn is one of the foods allowed.

Hi I have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes only mild and controlling it with diet alone. I usually add sweetcorn to my cottage cheese. Is it ok to continue eating sweetcorn?