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I suffer from fibromyalgia so the perceived pain following any exercise is a serious deterrent and swimming now feels impossible ;( however I'm finding exercise is the only thing that seems to bring my BG down below 7 so know it's really important to make it a more regular habit. I would say...

Lots of people on another Type 2 thread mention self-testing. My GP simply says they won't provide monitors to Type 2 diabetics, presumably on cost grounds. I'm a bit of an ostrich, and simply bury my head in the sand re what I eat, trying vaguely to stay sugar-free and eat wholemeal...

My mum's been well controlled Type 1 diabetic on insulin for years with some renal impairment. However she's just been told her potassium levels are now too high and she has to reduce her intake. we're now extremely confused because all the food she's used to eating to keep her diabetes stable...