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    Confused And Fed Up!!! - Suddenly Higher/unstable Readings

    When my numbers were a little high I remembered reading someone said they ate something sweet then the numbers went down. I've found I sometimes need to up my carbs (+20 -> +30g) to lower my numbers. I'm guessing my liver needs it still sometimes to not feel like my body is in crisis ...
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    Stress And Glucose Monitor Readings!!!

    Oh boy, stress def affects readings! Was diagnosed in March w 21. Extreme and immediate diet change got me to 14 in a month. Was on holidays (super calm) in Greece (calming) w my son (most soothing of all ). Some days my numbers were in the 4s and 5s!! Couldn't believe it. Then one morning...
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    3 DIFFERENT READINGS 3 DIFFERENT METERS 1 BLOOD SAMPLE

    Wow I've missed a lot of posts. 2x500 met - no, I didn't worry about hypos as I was never in single digits. Also taking 30mg glic w morning met (as informed afterwards by gp but not given info at time of first prescription). My question was at that time a "hypo"thetical. ;-) question as I'd...
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    Diagnosed Last Week

    Welcome. I am recently diagnosed. Yes, I literally was falling asleep at the table after supper. Your thoughts and worries are normal for most just getting this info but stay w this forum, reads lots of posts and you'll find yourself saying... oh, ok. I get it. I can do this. And the...
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    Not diagnosed... yet.

    BTW I have a phobia about needles. Thankfully I can prick my fingers... I do a lot of crafts so I'm used to it-plus I'm clumsy ;-) On met 2x500 and 1 glic a day. Diagnosed 2.5 months ago fbg 21. So I get your highs. I said I'd do anything to work it out wo needles. Two days later found this...
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    Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

    5.8!!!!!! Never had a 5 anything, anytime ever!! And haven't taken my meds yet! Last night 10.2 fbg was 21 at diagnosis 2.5 months ago! LCHF THANK YOU and THANK YOU Forum members.
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    3 DIFFERENT READINGS 3 DIFFERENT METERS 1 BLOOD SAMPLE

    I just don't get it. If BG went from 6.5 to 7.0 the drs would freak out! That is enough difference to go from pre-diabetes to diabetic. But it is ok to have a diff of +-2.0 on two immediate readings, two different blood drops on one meter. :banghead: I have a Contour Next One. My numbers...
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    Newbie T2 where to start?

    Prem51, Thank yiu for taking the time to respond and thank you for the praise .. it means a lot. I have gotten many great answers and support to help me long my way. Hope to be a help to others soon. Gnight.
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    Newbie T2 where to start?

    kokhongw, Thank you! :-). This is such a relief to know. The encouragement means a lot! Going forward! But right now going to bed ...zzzzzz
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    Newbie T2 where to start?

    SueJB, Thank you Sue! Every answer is appreciated! Hope your day was great!
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    Newbie T2 where to start?

    shelley262, Thank you for your reponse and info. I will check that link out on the weekend. Took me a bit to get my iPhone to let me click like on your responses (new to forums also. Hahaha) I appreciate your kind and thoughtful words.
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    Newbie T2 where to start?

    Rachox, Thank you! I appreciate your time and story/answers. :) If I were stranded on a desert (or even dessert island ;) ) and could only have one food it would be fruit -watermelon! I realize that fruit is high in sugar so I'm being diligent. Everyone here is so helpful and supportive...
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    Newbie T2 where to start?

    THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK. For taking so much time to explain. What a relief! Day 4-7 I was sick as a dog with what I thought was the flu- now I know. I have insomnia but m working on it... I've upped my avg to 5 and 3/4 hrs sleep YEA! That's huuuge for me. Trying to get 7 most nights now and...
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    Newbie T2 where to start?

    Hi! (warning for long read ) ;) Great forum/site. Thank heavens for that. Diagnosed 3 weeks ago. Was shell shocked. Read that is normal. Went to Dr because I hadn't had a GP for 25 years living overseas - they don't have/use GPs there - just clinics. Moved back home again. Since not...