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  1. J

    Hi ... a little advice please?

    Phew thank goodness for that *swallows pills, hopefully just in time!* I drink lots of Barley Water (no added sugar one), is that OK to drink? I really should go and find another part of the forums to ask all this stuff right? :blush:
  2. J

    Hi ... a little advice please?

    Ahh right, I had a sandwich and bag of crisps for lunch. Might that be it? I have a pounding headache now and blurred vision. But It feels like a migraine coming on. If I take my usually Nurofen plus & Paracetamol mix for it, will it have an effect on any testing the doctor might do? Only if I...
  3. J

    Hi ... a little advice please?

    Thank you all for your advice :) The doctors have called me back to say they might not be able to fit me in tonight after all ... however ... It occurred to me a little while ago after re reading the booklet for the glucose monitor that I hadn't washed my hands before doing the initial test, so...
  4. J

    Hi ... a little advice please?

    OK, I have just phoned to register with another doctor as the one I am currently registered with will not come out and see me (again long story :() plus he is also on 2 weeks holiday ... as is the practice manager conveniently since I want to put a complaint in as well. Gosh this is all such a...
  5. J

    Hi ... a little advice please?

    OK :( Thought as much! Just a quick question, how long after each lunch should I wait to re test? All the booklets that camewith it are overwhelming ...
  6. J

    Hi ... a little advice please?

    I'm Jo, 33 years old and right now a bit panicky :oops: I've suspected I have type 2 for a while now, but due to not being able to go to the doctors (long story and involves anxiety issues) I have resorted to buying myself a glucose monitor today. Have just done the first reading I'm a...
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