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  1. sue1959
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    High sugar and menopause

    Since I've started my 'hot flushes' my sugars have gone up from 11 in the mornings to 16.5. How can I bring them down with out further tablets. I...
    Thread by: sue1959, Jul 22, 2015, 1 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
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    Type 2 Soyagen and diabetes.

    I've recently started my hot flushes and find that soyagen is helping. However my sugars have gone up in the morning. Could this be the soyagen, i...
    Thread by: sue1959, Nov 27, 2014, 0 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
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    Menopause and diabetes

    since starting my hot flushes my morning readings are up 2! Is this normal and what can I do about it?
    Thread by: sue1959, Sep 29, 2014, 5 replies, in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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    Change in meter different readings

    I had an eventful weekend so will be cutting back now, usually 8. It's the first time I've used the new meter though.
    Post by: sue1959, Aug 18, 2014 in forum: Ask A Question
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    Change in meter different readings

    I've just got a new meter, my old one wasn't working properly and they don't have them anymore. My readings are now 3 points higher than with my...
    Thread by: sue1959, Aug 18, 2014, 4 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
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    Exercise increases my BS levels!

    I'll try that the next time I go dancing. Would peanuts be a good thing to snack on during. I'll try retesting too, mind you I sometimes get in a...
    Post by: sue1959, Mar 30, 2014 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    Exercise increases my BS levels!

    I go salsa dancing 1-2 times a week and find that when I take my BS readings when I'm home they are high (14.7 last night after 3 hrs dancing)...
    Thread by: sue1959, Mar 30, 2014, 18 replies, in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  8. sue1959
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    Higher blood sugars, tired, confused and feeling depressed!

    I'm on 2 500 mg Glucophage a day which until recently was fine all of a sudden though they've gone from 8 in the morning to 10+. Does stress play...
    Thread by: sue1959, Mar 21, 2014, 2 replies, in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  9. sue1959
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    Diuretics

    I'm going to try green tea. I have to stand up all day at work and I find my feet are a bit swollen on an evening.
    Post by: sue1959, Dec 3, 2013 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  10. sue1959
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    Diuretics

    I was wondering about trying a herbal diuretic. Is this OK to do when taking metformin?
    Thread by: sue1959, Dec 3, 2013, 12 replies, in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    On tablets any way to reduce sugars?

    I'm type 2 and my morning sugars are usually between 7-8( Dr OK with these) but the last couple of days they've been around 9-11. I'm trying to...
    Thread by: sue1959, Nov 13, 2013, 9 replies, in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  12. sue1959
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    decreasing type 2 when it's hot and after exercise.

    Just wondered if there are any ways to reduce or to BS levels rising due to heat or exercise. I go dancing once a week and my sugars are always...
    Thread by: sue1959, Jul 10, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    success!!!!!!!!

    Just to say I've now got down to 12st 11 ( I was 14st+ when I first started) down a clothes size, feel brilliant and have taken up salsa dancing....
    Post by: sue1959, Mar 20, 2013 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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    hypo advise

    Hi going salsa dancing tonight! Last week when I went I had a mild hypo as I'm not used to having them I didn't have anything to eat with me. I...
    Thread by: sue1959, Jan 30, 2013, 0 replies, in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    dancing and diabetes

    I went to salsa lessons last night. After about 2hr of dancing I suddenly found that my concentration had gone and I could hardly remember any...
    Thread by: sue1959, Jan 24, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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    How long have you been diagnosed?

    4yrs t2. On both sides of the family so couldn't avoidit!
    Post by: sue1959, Jan 2, 2013 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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    success!!!!!!!!

    My blood sugars over the past year gradually rose to 12 in the morning. Fed up with this and not wanting my meds to go up I took the bull by the...
    Thread by: sue1959, Dec 6, 2012, 13 replies, in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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    irritable bowel

    Slippery elm works for me. I capsule a day.
    Post by: sue1959, Nov 26, 2012 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
  19. sue1959
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    Type 2's: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning?

    Re: Type 2's : What was your fasting blood glucose in a morn Daughter has taken her exams and now in college though only local. Also working...
    Post by: sue1959, Sep 18, 2012 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    Type 2's: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning?

    Re: Type 2's : What was your fasting blood glucose in a morn Mine have gone from being 7-8 up to 10-12! Don't know why just eating the same!
    Post by: sue1959, Sep 18, 2012 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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