Recent Content by Serena51

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    Having fallen off the wagon big time.

    Thank you for your supportive replies. This morning I'm down to 12 and feel much better. My DSN tells me what to inject and when which leaves me feeling out of control a lot of the time. My 2023 resolution is to lose weight and get back in control so I will be back here.
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    Having fallen off the wagon big time.

    Also - whilst I was away the forum look changed and I'm not sure where anything is. I need to update my info re meds as I am now on 72units of Toujeou daily and Novorapid of 2 4 2.
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    Having fallen off the wagon big time.

    Having fallen off the wagon big time, I have not been here for some time. Bit panicky at the moment as following a lunch of large crisps and six buttered buns , yes six, my blood meter is showing 32. 15 mins ago it was 31. Am chugging down water like nobody's business butt what else can I do...
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    Is this Greek yogurt low Carb?

    I still stick with the lovely Greek yogurt from Lidl.
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    Blood test rationing

    Same in East Sussex, shortage of bottles apparently. Emergency blood tests only carried out.
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    wow....

    incredible
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    Fruit teas

    But still read the label as some have stevia and this can upset the apple cart
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    Fibre supplements

    10 glasses in a day will work clearing the blockage but don't do on a regular daily basis. Maybe once a week if necessary, if not working get medical advice.
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    Fibre supplements

    Water, water, and yet more water …….4 - 5 litres will flush it all out .
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    Fell Off The T2 Wagon

    You lost a battle but not the war. Take it one day at a time and test, test, test. Good luck with your journey ….
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    Graphic Content Reusing lancets: a cautionary tale.

    Due to ordered medicine change I now have to test my glucose daily. The pharmacy have a sharps bin on order for me but when I was previously using a sharps bin I couldn't find where to dispose of it. Can you please tell me the answer as previously neither the council, surgery or pharmacy...
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    Stepped off the Wagon a bit

    Thank you for the info jpscloud. I will bear this in mind next time I see her. Does it do the same as gliclazide? (not that I am clear on that either.
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    Stepped off the Wagon a bit

    I fell off and got left up the road - HbA1c 73!!! Saw the nurse today and have had gliclazide increased to maximum, next step insulin. Today I lost a battle but not the war, I'm in it for the long haul, onwards my friends
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    Type 2 and Binge Eating

    Thank you for sharing so openly with one another re binge eating. I am going through this at the moment and found it so comforting that I am not alone. I have dealt with it in the past and am more confident now that I will get through it again.
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    Sky High hba1C - Hopes & Fears

    Can I just thank everyone for being so frank about their initial HbA1c numbers. I am in a bad place at the moment and this info has really helped me today.