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    New Diagnosis. Blood Glucose Monitoring, what do I need to know?

    Thanks for your helpful response. I’ll certainly have a look at the app. I went through what I was eating with the Diabetes Nurse when I was admitted to hospital. She indicated she was pretty happy with my diet. Although I’m still losing weight, which I don’t want to happen. I appreciate that I...
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    New Diagnosis. Blood Glucose Monitoring, what do I need to know?

    Thanks for your response. I’ll check whether my carb intake is too much. In terms of eating, yesterday: Breakfast - Weetabix, 2x Toast (wholegrain) Lunch - Tuna Sandwich (wholegrain), plus bag of oven baked crisps. Dinner - Quorn Chilli (made from scratch). So just veg. Ate double portion...
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    New Diagnosis. Blood Glucose Monitoring, what do I need to know?

    I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes on 13th July with a reading of 122, following a blood test. I was put on Metformin 2 x 1000mg. However I ended up being admitted to hospital due to my reaction to the heavy dose. Confusion, memory loss, fatigue and blacking out. I’m now on 1x 500mg. The...
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