Recent Content by Jen7NZ

I quit smoking and started vaping...my HB1Acs dropped 5 points

Yes, I'm trying to avoid those as well...it's harder than it seems once you start looking into the amount of carbs in practically everything.

The body cannot live without fuel. I'm talking about stopping eating entirely. Not possible. Nor healthy.

I have made quite a few changes over the past few weeks...cut out potato, flavoured milk, energy drinks, juice etc, to try to lower my BS. In New Zealand, normal is considered between 4 and 8 on the daily testing metre...I was getting just a word before the changes (I'm terrible, I know...sugar...

Last check was 86...still working on it...it used to be 148

Re: I have just bought a glucose monitor not used it yet but Not sure what you're asking about, mate

I haven't actually come against any of the type of stupidity documented in here...my work is very understanding, both my parents have type 2 as well, and the kids on my bus didn't have any silly questions either. I'm very worried that when I do get asked a dumb question I'm liable to smack...

Good news! My Hb1ac is now down to 86...I can go back to work!

I was diagnosed with Diabetes back in November 2012. I knew it was coming, as I was a huge drinker of fizzy energy drinks (minimum of a litre a day). My doctor put me on Metformin immediately, and for a couple of weeks, I took it religiously. Then I managed to link the medication to the tummy...

I use a tissue...licking? Ewwwwww!

- What is your name? Jen - How old are you? 35 - Are you male or female? Female - Which country are you from? New Zealand - Which city/area do you live in? Auckland - Are you religious? In Wicca, yes - Pick three words to describe your personality. Bubbly, Joker, Friendly - Do you have any...