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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    8.5 this morning at 6.20 which is the lowest its been for weeks- just took it again as its two hours since breakfast (1 Crumpet) and its 12.5.....struggling to control at the moment :(
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    Type 2 blood sugar testing or not

    After having to go on to medication I was given a tester and strips etc on prescription, however I was given no advice on how to use it/when to use it/and how to utilize it to monitor my blood sugar successfully. I am thankful for this forum and website. My glucose levels are very erratic at the...
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    Type 2 - the lazy illness.

    I think its a general lack of knowledge and ignorance, my children are very good at supporting me and have researched it but my husband just thinks I need to give up chocolate, cakes and alcohol lol. Although even that doesn't seem to be helping at the moment :( Everyone seems to have a...
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    Type 2 - the lazy illness.

    Why do some people think they have the right to make stupid comments!!! Ahhh it's because they are stupid!!
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    Hi I have been Type 2 since November 2015-found out after being knocked off my bike so...

    Hi I have been Type 2 since November 2015-found out after being knocked off my bike so appreciation to the driver ;)
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    Introduce Yourself: Answer Some Personal Questions

    Include a photo here if you wish to. - What is your name? ZILLAH - How old are you? 50 If you're talking in physical terms otherwise somewhere between 18 and 25 - Are you male or female? Female - Which country are you from? UK - Which city/area do you live in? West Midlands - Are you religious...
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    Diabetes Burnout.

    Hi, my first post and its a moany one- apologies. I have been diagnosed with Type 2 since November 2015- I managed by diet to bring it down my Hba1c level from 64 to 48 and maintained it for two years. I am now on Metformin twice a day and my blood sugar readings are really high, my fasting one...