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Thank you for the advice everyone!xxxxxxxxxxxx

Hi thank you for the advice, So i tested 2 hrs after my meal of microwave hotpot and cauliflour cheese and it only went to 7.4 i assume then that that was ok to eat. Also im now concerned as i changed the lancet and tested my daughter she was 11.6 but she had sweet and sour chicken and rice! do...

Hi im very confused, just got myself a bs tester and tried it out and the reading was 4.7. I have yet to start new diet although have not eaten sweets or anything lik that for a week. If its this low surely im not diabetic. I suppose what im asking is, can they get the hbA1c wrong or can just...

im on benefits so money is really tight but i will try to save for one. is it easy to test as im sure i wont be shown how to use one by my medical team! i am gonna ask for a training course next time i see nurse and see what her response is! i kinda get the feeling that all anyone is seeing is...

hi all just to let you know i had my first visit to diabetes nurse today! my hbwatzit was 7.3 and they are gonna treat with diet for now! no self testing. i go back in 2 weeks time as nothing was really done and because im still suffering this vertigo thing which seems to be labyrinthitis an...

Thank you everyone, im so glad i found this site. Thank you for the info i will read and digest as much as i can in prep for my appointment tomorrow! I understand that the thirst and frequent urination are signs of high bs but can the vertigo be a symptom too. Im not sure i can really believe...

is there a way to definately tell what type of diabetes you have?

hello everyone, im netty ,42 from devon uk. i have a multitude of health problems, ranging from high blood pressure to severe depression i suffer with many symptoms including chronic wide spread pain and a back issue that prevents me from walking far or standing for long. i visited my GP about...