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I was just going to ask this - I have a cold virus thingy and my husband bought me some Lemsip Max tablets. I just had a look at the leaflet and it said don't take if XYZ and then check with your Dr or pharmacist if diabetic. I haven't taken them just to be on the safe side but the ingredients...

I've just started strength exercises and learned that they are great for helping regulate sugar levels. I didn't know muscles use 70% of glucose intake! So it makes sense to "build" muscle? Thank you.

Thank you. No, I was mid way through a pot. I was feeling unwell with menopausal symptoms so I suspect a bit too much sugary food combined with hormones and created the situation.

Thanks for replying. I don't usually test as soon as I get up but assume that as I test at the same time roughly every day a big change is significant. I tried your method yesterday and today and it actullay didn't make much difference. The good news is that a couple fo days of being very strict...

I've been managing my Type 2 diabetes with a low carb diet for the last 3 years. I finger prick at least twice a day - morning before food and evening before dinner and then if I feel a bit low or high I will check. My morning read is always high between 7.4 and 8.4 and my pre-dinner read is...

I have read a fair bit on here about the dawn phenomenon where the liver chucks a load of sugar out to get you energetic for the day and I have also read about fasting in the morning and maybe only eating twice a day and have been experimenting, however, I am confused. I go to bed with a read...

I'm so interested in this as I am currently using Libre 2 for a month (can't afford to continue afterwards) and my readings on the libre have been high in comparison to the finger prick. For instance, my Libre says 8.7 right now and the finger prick says 7.6. What would you assume to be most...

Thanks for these links. I'm currently trying a Libre 2 but it's too expensive for me to continue with. I was using Accu-Chek and the strips are £19.99 for 50. I've just ordered the Gluco Navii reader and 250 strips. The discount code you gave does work and took £11.63 off meaning I just paid...

I am so sorry that you are having to endure this. It's good to hear you are feeling safe and cared for. Sending all good wishes.

I would definitely get some new strips for them and test again, but also, it would make sense to call the GP and ask for blood tests especially as you aren't feeling well and haven't had a check up for some time. Best of luck.

Thank you for your replies. I am hoping I was just unlucky. I spoke to a colleague with Type 1 who has been using them for years and was surprised at my issues. I was surprised she has hers at the front of her arm, not the back! Anyway, I have taken the plunge and put one on again this time...

I think I'm way too lazy - I get home from work late, eat dinner and then slump in front of the TV - I should get up and go for a 15 minute walk, but it's cold and dark and way harder in the winter. Thanks for the advice. I appreciate it. I have tried putting a rebounder in my lounge and making...

No, it's definitely the pizza I miss - plenty of ways to socialise without pizza :) You're right about the toppings though - good idea to try it on chicken! Thanks for the recipes!

Thank you! Yes, I must exercise - I get stuck feeling too tired but of course, exercise is energising. Thank you. It's interesting to hear exercise sends your levels up. And low carb is definitely the way to go - but I get so sulky sometimes. I miss pasta! And pizza! And croissants! :rolleyes:

I don't want to be rude but that sounds like a really low calorie diet that would make me ravenously hungry and miserable. I do understand how frustrating it all is and your dust comment make me laugh! I do like tofu but would have it with maybe some stir fried veg and slices of steak. For...

Oh yeah, my smugness definitely resulted in carb creep! And yes, I've not been that well over the last couple of weeks but it's a bit of a circle where I don't feel well so am less active and then the sugar goes up and I feel even worse so I am desperately trying to get back on track.

I did the 2 week free trial of the Libre 2 and it seemed like a really good idea despite it taking several goes to get a reading most times and it recording what i think were probably quite low readings. I ordered two thinking they would be a good investment in seeing exactly how my body...

Hello, this is a bit of a cry for help really. I felt I had a good handle on things and through low carbing had got back to pre-diabetic, but my last HbA1C was 6.5 which was a shock to me as I had got a bit smug and assumed I was doing well. Anyway, I know that over the last few weeks I have...

Thank you. Yes, I might set it down a tad in the future to keep me safe, but for now (especially with Christmas) I'll leave it be.

Thank you. I very rarely get below 5 (and feel wobbly when I do). It seems like a really handy device - but expensive!