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  1. pinkjude
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    Went crazy with carbs but low BG

    I was doing great on low carb then was on holiday for 2 weeks in Germany staying in hotels with limited choices for breakfast as lots of...
    Post by: pinkjude, Aug 2, 2022 at 8:55 AM in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
  2. pinkjude
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    Please someone help me

    I was diagnosed type 2 just over 4 years ago. I was shocked but as it runs in my family on the maternal side regardless of whether people are over...
    Post by: pinkjude, Aug 2, 2022 at 8:50 AM in forum: Reactive Hypoglycemia
  3. pinkjude
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    Hopefully it is just my surgery ....

    I had my blood taken by the phlebotomist last week. When I rang to book it I was asked had I spoken to my GP and what tests did I need. I said...
    Post by: pinkjude, May 19, 2022 in forum: Diabetes Soapbox - Have Your Say
  4. pinkjude
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    Very happy with LCHF but my cholesterol has shot up.

    I am having cholesterol tested as part of my HBA1c test on Friday and fully expect to be told I need statins. They say it each time but I have...
    Post by: pinkjude, May 9, 2022 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
  5. pinkjude
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    Update on low carb/IF

    Fantastic achievement. I have ;lost 2 stone on low carb and have single figures too mostly 6's which is great. I have my HBA1c Friday so am hoping...
    Post by: pinkjude, May 9, 2022 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
  6. pinkjude
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    possible acid reflex/gerd/lpr

    I had similar so started by going to specsavers for a free hearing check which found no issues with wax or my hearing. I contacted my GP who...
    Post by: pinkjude, May 3, 2022 in forum: Ask A Question
  7. pinkjude
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    Medical exemptions for prescriptions

    If you take metformin for type 2 diabetes then you get free prescriptions. My friend gets free prescriptions because she takes medication for her...
    Post by: pinkjude, May 3, 2022 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
  8. pinkjude
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    Was doing so well......

    I had high levels back in January think 11/12/13 and I was terrified my HBA1c would be too high but I actually got a reading of 48 probably...
    Post by: pinkjude, Jan 17, 2022 in forum: Ask A Question
  9. pinkjude
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    From Remission to HABC1 -94!

    My HBA1c was 88 and I got it to 48 with no medication following the low carb program. I joined the low carb programme online for 68.00 for 12...
    Post by: pinkjude, Dec 27, 2021 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  10. pinkjude
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    Rising numbers and GP appointment

    I had an 84 back in April but have reduced it with a low carb diet. Hopefully they can help you to find out what is causing your issues at the...
    Post by: pinkjude, Nov 26, 2021 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  11. pinkjude
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    Advanced type 2

    I find I have to have about 30g of carbs or I feel unwell. I think its about what suits your body whilst still keeping your blood glucose...
    Post by: pinkjude, Nov 26, 2021 in forum: Ketogenic diet forum
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    GP surgery no longer carrying out diabetic annual feet checks

    I had a podiatrist appointment and she could find nothing wrong with my feet but cut my nails and gave me a nail file and said to file them weekly...
    Post by: pinkjude, Nov 26, 2021 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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    GP surgery no longer carrying out diabetic annual feet checks

    My nurse always checks mine when I go for my HBA1c test.
    Post by: pinkjude, Nov 26, 2021 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  14. pinkjude
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    Glimmers of improvement

    I started low carb after my numbers went up. I bought a meter and started testing before meals and 2 hours after. By a process of elimination I...
    Post by: pinkjude, Nov 26, 2021 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
  15. pinkjude
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    Which monitors do the NHS prescribe?

    My GP wont give monitors for type 2 so I bought a gluco navii which has been very accurate and also one of the cheapest to buy and run. The ones...
    Post by: pinkjude, Nov 26, 2021 in forum: Blood Glucose Monitoring
  16. pinkjude
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    Help

    I was diagnosed in 2018 and have never been on medication. In January of this year i didnt feel well and rang my GP who said I had a UTI. It took...
    Post by: pinkjude, Aug 4, 2021 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  17. pinkjude
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    Advice needed - recent blood results

    Post by: pinkjude, Jul 1, 2021 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  18. pinkjude
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    HBa1c Question

    Thankyou
    Post by: pinkjude, Jun 16, 2021 in forum: Ask A Question
  19. pinkjude
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    Advice needed - recent blood results

    It happened to me. Diagnosed at 54, dropped to 43 then up to 55 in October 2020 and 84 in March 2021. I spoke to the diabetic nurse via the phone...
    Post by: pinkjude, Jun 16, 2021 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    HBa1c Question

    My HBA1c was 84 in March which I was told means I was averaging around 12/13 on my daily tests. I wasnt testing then. Now I am averaging 7's. Does...
    Post by: pinkjude, Jun 10, 2021 in forum: Ask A Question
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