Recent Content by jimbot

Diagnosed dec 2011 test was average 36%, following trip was 20 ish (only tablets no insulin, which changed when I got advice and new doctor on here thanks) My last two visits they have averaged at 7% and one before that 6.5% but doc wanted it higher as I drive alot. Seem to have I under control...

Hi everyone, hope you're all well, just a wee update on things... Received a call from clinic yesterday, got appointment very quickly for this afternoon, I was surprised. Basically told its almost definately type1, but wont get the actual blood tests back for 4 weeks. Started on insulin...

Hi everyone, first I want to say a big thankyou for all the advice so far. I called nhs 24 a couple of nights ago, they sent me to out of hours surgery and got the usual tests done, usual 24mmol blood glucose and evidence of ketones in urine. Was told this was ok, unless I feel sick then to get...

Hi CarbsRok, thanks for the reply. I asked what type I was when was diagnosed, assumed type2 as Im 29 years old. Doctor didnt actually tell me, said we would just keep going back weekly to see how it was, but he was surprised that I wasnt feeling much more ill at the readings. Ive always been...

Hi there, Ive just been diagnosed in december after having been constantly urinating and having the excessive thirst for last few months or so and had thrush a couple of times. My 1st blood test came back at 36 mmol with a 3 month average of 28 mmol. Even when i fasted for 30 hours it was still...