Recent Content by laharvey999

Does anyone else have an annual eye test which has been postponed for 12 months (yes 12 months) because of covid. Also had no hba1c this year either. Doctors usually do the hba1c at the surgery had nothing.

I have been T2 for around 15 years I have always tested and continue to do so. Various nurses have told me I do not need to test or I test too much. I just ignored them. I try as much as possible to low carb difficult living with people who don't fully grasp the way the body handles all sugars...

Anyone any advice. I have lost 4 molars and I have very loose teeth. I have receding gums and large gaps. I would like dentures but it seems that my dentist is reluctant to do them for me. Does anyone know what the risks are please.

Hi My practice recently changed my meter from Aviva Accuchek to Omnitest 3 using it for the first time today my fsb was 14.4mmol using my old meter it was 11.4mmol. a 3 point difference. Checking I find by old meter has 100% accuracy the new one 94% so I am now left not knowing which is...

I had my meter and strips changed in June this year 2016 to the Omnitest 3 can;t say I was thrilled, have not used it yet as I have a stockpile of my Accu Chek strips and I am in the process of stockpiling the new strips. My biggest gripe is the nurses are always telling me I only need to test a...

I have been a t2 diabetic for over 10 years. I am now on metformin 850 x3 glicazade 80x 2 twice a day for a long time. My Hba1c has always been under 7 last Hba1c the nurse told me not to worry as I was under 10% My bs was up over 15 some mornings as high as 20. Went back after 6 months my Hba1c...

Thanks nice to know that others can help out. Will keep a close eye on what the BS does

Hi I ate normally on Sunday we had a fillet steak with green beans and some small potatoes and I ate some pistachio nuts with a couple glasses of wine. Not really stressed I work alone about 2 miles from home not a stressful journey. My colleague did resign about 6 months ago so maybe I am...

Hi I've been a diabetic for about 12 years now. Until this year I have had good control. I have tried to follow the Bernstein method since my diagnosis. For the last 6 months I have been totally out of whack and had High BS ins the regions of 14 and not able to bring them down. Strangely...

I started the ND last Monday lost 7lbs in five days first time in over 20 years that my dieting Has started with such good weight loss. I'm using the slim fast shakes they do contain more carbs than I would like but BG is improving also. Biggest problem is DP. Have made the pea and watercress...

I have had frozen shoulder in both shoulders my doc prescribed amitryptilene which gave me great nights sleep. Did have tramadol for the pain but it made my glands swell. frozen shoulders took about 18 months to go have got all movement back in both shoulders still take the amitryptilene to...

Hi Decided to try the Newcastle diet and it was recommended I use the slimfast shakes. Greatly disappointed the carb/sugar content is 23gm Started this morning and find nyBG has gone form 9.7mmol to 13 this morning. Can anyone tell me am I wasting my time?

I get all the test strips I need Dr Bernstein advocates testing b4 and 2 hours after eating so at least 6 times a day. Use the argument that this is proactive and will avoid diabetic complications. Cost of leg amputation 11k which does not include recovery wheel chairs physio and the like. Test...

I have been a T2 diabetic for 10 years. In 2010 I moved from North Yorkshire to Cheshire. My old doctor said that fasting is not needed for the HBA1C. My new docs say I have to fast. My co workers husband has today gone for a diabetes blood test and has been told he does not have to fast by his...