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    Blood sugars

    In the morning is it about 15 before breakfast I have a app what takes all the readings will be easier for nurse to see the amount of sugar etc In the evening before my meal it was at 5 I did not feel too good when it is at that level probably never had it so low before went back up to 8 after...
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    Blood sugars

    I just take what the diabetes nurse has advised at the moment it is 8 twice a day and then have a review in 3 weeks time to see how it is going then they will adjust to what is needed
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    Blood sugars

    I will be trying different things and see what works the best Thank you for all the advice really appreciated
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    Blood sugars

    I will try having some toast in the morning before work and try that Thank you
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    Blood sugars

    Hello I am wondering if anyone can explain why my blood sugars are quite high in the morning but in the evening they are pretty low am I doing anything wrong
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    New insulin user, time for blood sugar improvement?

    As soon as this prescription is sent they are brilliant at sending out more before I even come close to running out Just stressed with going on to insulin and everything else what is wrong with me but all will be good It will all sort it self out
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    New insulin user, time for blood sugar improvement?

    I am a head chef so my hours are critical for me I don't have the option to leave early or start late that's why we have them delivered
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    New insulin user, time for blood sugar improvement?

    They warned me about hypoglycemia and to have a packet of jelly babies with me at all times The test strips are on the pharmacy prescription waiting to get delivered Unfortunately with my work the chemist is closed when I go to work and closed when I finish work
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    New insulin user, time for blood sugar improvement?

    I have a blood testing meter now just waiting for more strip's to be delivered as it only comes with 5 strips Myself and my wife found a bread with low sugar and fat so we are going to try that out I have cut the carbs by half over the past week And no chocolate or cakes now we did not realise...
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    New insulin user, time for blood sugar improvement?

    Hi the insulin is Abasaglar Kwikpen 100units/ml Solution For Injection 3ml Pre-filled Pens (eli Lilly And Company Ltd) not sure yet how much to take as waiting for the prescription to be delivered My blood sugars was at 18.9 and they need to be down to 6 Went through all my food etc and just a...
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    New insulin user, time for blood sugar improvement?

    I was taking slow release Metformin now going on to injection insulin how long would it normally take to get the blood sugars under control like this As soon as I can get them under control I can then have a hernia operation It is quite worrying about it all (Mod note/edit : this post has been...
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    Introduce Yourself: Answer Some Personal Questions

    Hi I am Noel I was diabetic type 2 for 12 years and now being told I am level 1
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