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    Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

    Come back a year after being told by nurse not to fingerprick after 3 month effort got Hba1c from 79 to 39. Took her advice and a month ago bg was 11.2! Back on finger pricks. Back on forum, a font of knowledge. Promise no more chat just thought this was useful info. 6.2 today
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    Steady fall from 6.2 to 5.4 over past few days. I did a 90min Saturday bike ride today & ate an oat cake at about 60 mins & didn’t spike after I finished like I normally do. I sort of care about spiking and sort of don’t. If it’s this easy for me to avoid then I’m going to roll with it, also I...
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    Effect of Cinnamon in lowering cholesterol and blood sugar

    I often have almond milk with a tsp of cinnamon and turmeric before bed and I do seem to get lower fbg readings in the morning when I do. Haven't studied it properly though it could be just coincidence/the almond milk... I don't think it would hurt to try it?
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    Type 2 Coffee & blood sugar levels

    raises mine a bit & when I have it with a spoon of soy cream not so much. stops me eating between meals so don't mind the bump. Commercial ones vary I had a Starbucks soy and had to pour it down the drain it was so sweet! skimmed milk probably ok anywhere though
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    3 monthly HbA1c results

    That's brilliant. Well done! Especially starting the HRT at same time big changes and you smashed it !
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    6.2 after another garlic bread related indiscretion ... thanks for the exercise info @ziggy_w great to see that your change to routine is settling in & useful to know that about alcohol! I experimented yesterday going at about 70% my normal pace and instead of a spike (usually about 7-8) it was...
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    Secondary school appeals

    Some schools have special appeals for health reasons - we were offered this by the local authority (for asthma, probably more common than diabetes so I think your chances are higher) but didn’t need to in the end as he got offered another place that was suitable. Always worth appealing sounds...
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    Thanks- that’s reassuring - I love that idea of muscles getting a lovely glucose treat!
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    There is so much good info on this thread! Thanks to everyone who posts here. Today was 5.6 after random numbers between 5.2 and 6.2 over past week, started using MySugr which is great because I find the averaging reduces my FBG anxiety. I'm currently experimenting with foods to curb the spike...
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    Weekly weigh in - Fridays

    Brilliant! well done.
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    Weekly weigh in - Fridays

    Down a kilo this week, 87kg. Least I've been for 5 years. can I get an AiMen.