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Hi guys and Girls well it's been a while now that I have been on the low carbs thingy, but have lost over 2 stone and down from 11.8 to 7.6

Hi there you have joined a great forum for people with Diabetes, I was sceptical at first, as like you I have quite a few issues, but I joined here (on the advice of my GP) I have not looked back, my depression and anxiety is virtually under control and by going on a low carb intake, I wouldn't...

I too was told by my Doctor to not bother testing myself, and was given metformin slow release, but after visiting this website I ordered a TEE meter and strips and needles, and now I can see what spikes me and what doesnt, been on a low (50g) a day "diet" I still drink red wine and enjoy my...

Hi Guys and Girls I am so glad I asked the question, Some people might have thought this was a bit OTT but I used to wear something similar in my youth as a motocross racer and scuba diver as a just in case, this was a simple "dog tag" saying do not give Aspirin and my blood group. engraved on...

Hi Guys and Girls It has been suggested to me by a relative also with T2 that I should wear a SOS talisman or Medi-alert bracelet or necklace or something of that description with my medical history on it, as I also have HBP. (stress related) What do you guys think, as I welcome your opinion. I...

Hi I also struggle with sleep at night, but have done so before being Diagnosed, I used to drink quite heavily which helped with sleeping but feel like **** in the morning, there are many causes and one of them would you believe is the moons cycle, please do not laugh, as a full moon has a...

Hi Guys and Girls Tried out testing 5 mins before eating lunch, salad with raw mushrooms and onions and sliced ham, complete with a smidgen of coleslaw, got to be less than 5 g of carbs right? tonight will be loin chops and veggies but no spuds, so yes the eating plan is doing well, lost almost...

Hi Guys and Girls Having now had my TEE 2 meter for about a week now, I am still not sure if I am doing things right, and I hope someone can help. I take a reading when I get up and about half hour before breakfast then take another reading about 1.5 hours -2 hours after The same applies to...

Hi Guys and Girls well now getting the hang properly of this tester thingy, thanks for advice about using wet wipes now straight soap and water, readings now pre eating 6.5 1.5 hours after eating its still 6.5 so I guess thats good???? my first experimental test was 8.9 then 9 pre and after. so...

Hi Paulus Well you are never to old to learn, I am so glad I joined this forum, nothing but good advice. Many thanks for that and the same advice from Lucy just soap and water.

Hi ya Lucy I use the wet wipes to clean my finger but even after washing, a bit of OCD if you like!!!! but will try on my next shot just soap and water. BTW just taken reading after lunch 90 mins ago shows 6 same as before. Lunch was tuna with mayo, onions, 2 small mini sausages, 2 crab sticks...

So am I reversed as T2 metformin, or does it show Insulin? I use the TEE 2 free meter, some strips, a lance, and prickers. it doesn't take long but its the prep before hand, tissues, wet wipes, laying things out ready to test. (But I do like to be organised after a fashion, even if I do not...

Hi DCUK I have changed it to the top one It still looks the same to me but might not to others?? Got to help with the packing now, (Double ugh!!!)

I would love to be young again, its wasted on the youth of today.

Hi Guys and Girls Now getting the hang of this meter thingy stuff. 3rd reading pre lunch was 6 and nothing to do with grand children going home???? but I have had a couple of errors on the test strips, but reading the manual (UGH) my fault. so now hoping to get this correct, but what a lot of...