Recent Content by Tedster

I doubt it - I'm never that lucky!! Worth an ask to see if anyone on the forum knew before I go through boxes of paperwork to try and find my policy! I took out critical illness cover with my mortgage 12 years ago or so. Do you think they will pay out? Ted

Hi David, Lots of pharmacy (including some supermarkets) now offer a test for diabetes. Have'nt used one but I guess you just walk in. At least you will know. Best to catch this sucker as early as possible. Good luck.

I struggle to see the point of those gas barbeque things. Do you get a smokey flavour? But hey I shouldn't knock it until I try it. Having said that I do remember how hard charcoal is to get going! And if it was a bargain well.... Bring on the meat (and fish for Sirzy)! Looks set to be warm...

It's been a fantastic weekend here in Norfolk. The days are getting longer and the nights shorter. That can only mean one thing ...... Spring is here and it will soon be BARBEQUE time!!!! Haven't had a BBQ for years at my house. Now, of course, it's a great idea - meat feasts here we come...

I get the part about being consistent with the times and the hour being on the downward side of the peak / spike - thanks Stephen. Will still have to do 2hr testing after 'meals' to keep track of recovery. Just found out after waiting two hours that a small apple is OK. If I can have bananas...

Thanks both. I used to love chocolate too!! Thats great. An hour is better than 2 for my purposes. I've only had my meter a while and am trying to find out whats good and bad for my BS before my hols - hoping to leave my meter behind whilst still being careful. Thanks again.

Hi Everyone, Is it possible to test to see what foods effect my BG without waiting for 2 hours? Can I test after say 30mins? I appreciate it won't be a true reading but would it be OK as a comparison? I am testing but the trouble is a lot of meals have more than one component so I don't know...

... with meters and strips! In my old job I used to get be angry, agitated and just savage in the afternoon which I naturally blamed on a stressful day. Since being diagnosed with Type 2 I looked back and thought these 'mental moments' were due to low BS. However, today I got the same feeling...

Hi everyone. I have been reading the forum for a couple of weeks but thought I would join and say hi. Hi! And share my experience with others. 5 weeks ago I went to the Docs with what I thought was a bout of tonsillitis. Was a bit surprised when Doc asked if I drank a lot of water (no), pee a...