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Thank you - that's something I have not thought of. I'll cross reference check with my standard monitor next time it happens. The low reading has shown up when I've manually scanned, but not otherwise.

I've had diabetes type two for a number of years. In addition, I take medication for hypothyroidism, BPH, and hypertension. For my diabetes, I take Metformin SL 500 mg twice daily, and empagliflosin 50 mg once daily. I was taking ozembic up til about five weeks ago. I didn't experience a loss of...

Thank you for detailed and helpful response. KR Michael

Thank you for detailed and helpful response. KR Michael

I understand HbA1c gives an average reading of blood sugar levels over 2 to 3 months. If someone doesn't eat while at work 9 to 5, and then eats in the evening to compensate. And their HbA1c results are 48 . Does it mean blood sugar levels are controlled well, or is the result misleading. KR M

Thanks both much appreciated. I shall check out your recommendation

Hi all I was called in to my GP following HbA1c reading of 74 yesterday. I was previoulsy averaging 48 - 54 range. The change has accured over the last 6 months (last test). I'd stopped using my monitor & have been following a 'very' relaxed vegan diet. By this I mean eating high end carbs & not...

Hi thanks both for your positive and informative feedback.

Hi All. I was diagnosed with diabetes two back in October. My mother has type two and is insulin dependent. I suspected that I too had developed diabetes; this was some time before being formally diagnosed, as I recognised some of its symptoms. I was checking my blood sugar levels which were...