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  1. pleinster
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    why am I so ashamed/embarrassed to tell/show people I'm diabetic?

    I get that...but all this effort to hide it, and the stress of all that goes with it ? Not hiding it at all is surely way less effort and...
    Post by: pleinster, Sep 3, 2018 in forum: Young People/Adults
  2. pleinster
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    BG not making sense to me

    Hi. These figures one their own tell us very little that would allow for a simple answer. Personally, I find that my own system takes up to three...
    Post by: pleinster, Jun 1, 2018 in forum: Blood Glucose Monitoring
  3. pleinster
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    Reversing Type 2 diabetes

    No thanks. If you think that the frame of mind which has helped me combat inherited kidney disease followed by a transplant and ongoing...
    Post by: pleinster, Jun 1, 2018 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  4. pleinster
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    Happy birthday, @Jenniewren1958 ....if I take your number as an indicator of your "big one", I think it is worth pointing out - word is that 60 is...
    Post by: pleinster, Feb 26, 2018 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  5. pleinster
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    6.5 early this morning...but I am finding that if I check again a couple of hours alter it's up around 8-8.5. Brutal tactics are called for..but I...
    Post by: pleinster, Feb 25, 2018 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  6. pleinster
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    I hope your energy picks up mate.
    Post by: pleinster, Feb 25, 2018 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  7. pleinster
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    Happy birthday, John.:singing: happy birthday to yooo.
    Post by: pleinster, Feb 25, 2018 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  8. pleinster
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    Things all heading in the wrong direction atm. 8.8 this morning ! I even hit a 9.5 mid day for no reason I can see. Not exactly the 5-6 range I...
    Post by: pleinster, Feb 24, 2018 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  9. pleinster
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    So here I am...

    Hi. Ask whatever comes up as you set about getting that HbA1c down. You will always get a response here. it's good you have a meter and a plan. I...
    Post by: pleinster, Feb 24, 2018 in forum: Greetings and Introductions
  10. pleinster
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    Sunshine

    What's it all about, John ? Things that help us harm us too. Nothing is ever plain sailing, eh ?
    Post by: pleinster, Feb 23, 2018 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  11. pleinster
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    2 bleedin high
    Post by: pleinster, Feb 23, 2018 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  12. pleinster
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    Hi

    Hi. I hope you get someone on soon who has a very similar issue. Good luck.
    Post by: pleinster, Feb 23, 2018 in forum: Greetings and Introductions
  13. pleinster
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    So sorry to hear that, pal. x
    Post by: pleinster, Feb 23, 2018 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  14. pleinster
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    Sunshine

    John, I spoke with a couple of renal specialists and a pharmacist after my transplant about the things I should avoid on certain drugs..and while...
    Post by: pleinster, Feb 23, 2018 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  15. pleinster
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    Sunshine

    So...most of the people I know in Scotland are diabetic then ? Here, the sun is a kind of tease rather than a full on force of nature.
    Post by: pleinster, Feb 21, 2018 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  16. pleinster
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    7.0 this morning...no consistency these days
    Post by: pleinster, Feb 20, 2018 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  17. pleinster
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    Where abouts are you ? I am in rural Stirlingshire and the council's neglect of the roads both in terms of condition and invisible snow ploughs or...
    Post by: pleinster, Feb 19, 2018 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  18. pleinster
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    This worried me initially too when I was starting my low carb diet nearly 3 years ago. I don't claim to be an expert but I am now pretty confident...
    Post by: pleinster, Feb 17, 2018 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  19. pleinster
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    Mhm...we shall see. I hope they somehow resolve it to your satisfaction. How many carbs in these words you are eating ?
    Post by: pleinster, Feb 16, 2018 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  20. pleinster
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    That sounds horrendous ! I get that drivers are unhappy about this perceived invasion/hindrance but why wake up locals because you have an...
    Post by: pleinster, Feb 16, 2018 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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