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    help..

    It's a quick finger prick test and urine test Don't put it off how old are you?
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    Anyone with SLIMMING WORLD??

    Hi Aimee Have a look at Viv's low-carb post on this forum they're brilliant! You'll soon notice a difference... You'll soon see results. Although everyone instructs us eat a 'Healthy Diet' us diabetics need to tweak that instruction because our needs are not the same as non-diabetics Get an...
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    Newcastle diet

    You don't sound overweight for your height so you ought to explore the possibility that you are type 1.5 which means the drugs you're on won't help bring your blood glucose levels come down no matter how few carbs you eat (that's good practice carb counting) you need that skill whichever...
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    Continual Complications

    Pls go out and buy this book: Dr Bernstein diabetes solution Dr Bernstein is a T1 diabetic since childhood and knows what he's talking about his dedication is second to none You cannot be 38 and suffering like this I'm sure you will find it a life changing experience Best wishes
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    high blood glucose still! does it take time?

    I've just read the whole thread..I think that they are all right about your diagnosis. The GP's in the UK cannot authorise a GAD blood test you need to go to a consultant I'm LADA and I was put on the T2 medication (which of course has no effect) and had to pay to see the consultant...
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    Viv's Modified Atkins Diet

    Here here! The only way to go! I hope more people see the light..."Healthy Eating" for Diabetics are not the same as for non-diabetics
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    Second visit to the nurse

    Hi Sheryl I think that you can get the Medtronic meter free from the chemist Good luck
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    advice needed! please!

    Hello Kerry I know that you will have been to see your Dr by now but I really feel for you. I hope what I am going to post will help you. My theory starts with one of the side effects of having high blood sugar levels. When I was first diagnosed I used the 'Candida Diet' as a guideline to...
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    high blood glucose still! does it take time?

    Hi Louise When I was first diagnosed I used the 'Candida Diet' as a guideline to controlling my sugars. I am T1 and so is my 14yr old daughter. We find that in order to keep our levels in the safe range means sticking to a strict diet. Consisting mainly of vegetables and proteins. Fruit...
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