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    Hypo's

    On my register it def said type 2 but it says type 1 as you said on my avat. I have rectified to type 2 . Thanks for that and thanks for the reply.As I check my B/S 3/4 a week it just wondered as the symptoms seem the same. Thanks again.
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    Hypo's

    Type 2 diabetic. On a few days I have had uncontrollable trembles and feeling unstable, dizzy. I had to lie down till I feel better. Done a b/s check and got an 10 reading on my meter after breakfast. I did have a cuppa tea just before but only 1 sugar. Could this be a hypo. I am not on meds for...
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    Well I woke up this morning -- 'you were on my mind'

    Well I woke up this morning -- 'you were on my mind'
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    6.5 fasting that's about the usual for me. I do get the odd 7 but wondered if my meter is ok as it never ventures out of that range regardless what I do the day before. Still taking it in about type 2 and what I should be looking for as to the test readings so love to read these replies with...
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    Meters

    Thanks for that Rand . Have a good one.
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    Meters

    Relating to my bad day comment I did a test this morning (fasting) and I got roughly the same reading 6.5 . how reliable are meters. I did a solution test a few weeks ago At the moment I use a Bayer contour next usb .
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    Bad day

    Thanks for your reply's .Yes I still use the blockers ramipril and Bisoprolol. + the usual aspirin statins. I wondered about the low b/s levels as to how they effect us I only took notice of my upper readings. I will take the Forum support as I must now take my health more seriously and after...
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    Bad day

    Registered as type 2 .Yesterday was helping the bride to put up some curtains. I was generally feeling a bit low over the last couple days and low in energy. suddenly I felt quiet dizzy and a really bad sweat, mouth went dry. Sat down had a drink of water felt better after a short while. My...
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    None delivery of wristband

    I filled in the free wristband form without problems then waited . I also requested a diary . Both arrived in about 3 weeks . I don't think that's to bad, after all they are free. As I'm still pretty new to diabetes I find Diabetes.co.uk most reassuring that they are there if only for knowledge...
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    Is marijuana good for diabetes?

    I can only imagine if this was good for diabetes or any other ailments, I'm pretty sure it would have been (on prescription) by now. But now diabetes is a common and can be a serious illness I feel pretty confident the scientists are doing all the tests on all methods and weeds /plants to help...
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    What has been your highest reading?

    As a new to using a meter why can't we use one international reading. To have two on such an important and what can be a life threatening position just use Hb or Mm. Also as a diagnosed type 2 (says my doc) when and what should I look for as a first awake reading is that immediately out of...
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    Do you tell people you have diabetes?

    I was diagnosed type 2 and still very confused. How did I get to be diabetic AT 64. My work was very physical (heavy vehicle mechanic) out all weather, all hours and did on average 65/70 hrs a week :roll: . I had 2 heart attacks (hereditary) yet my cholesterol was 2.8 . I was and still slim...
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    Introduce Yourself: Answer Some Personal Questions

    Hi :wave: Frank here U/K .65 next month, Yup i retire and can't wait. Doc gave me the news of my problem after my yearly blood test for a heart condition 2 attacks. Always looked after my self within reason. Never eaten sweets or cakes ever, my only bad habit with food is a full monty...
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    Hi All

    Hello to all. Was looking for some general help with my unanswered questions about my diabetes in general. Well all the answers are on here. Lovely site AS a type 2 (i think) 'my doctor says so' but i am only on a diet watch as yet. Thanks for being here :thumbup: for us...