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  1. kjc2011

    Type 2 Life

    Sorry I did not phrase my post right this morning. I should have said that I was shocked that it wasn't higher, I certainly was expecting to be a lot higher than what it was. Sending hugs and best wishes.
  2. kjc2011

    Type 2 Life

    Morning all I'm shocked at my 7.2 this morning. Didn't have a good day yesterday and felt really down and sorry for myself, so I ended up binging on crisp and chocolate at 8.00pm last night. We all have those days I guess, gave myself a mental kick up the bottom so all good and back on track...
  3. kjc2011

    Meltdown

    @Mustangsalb I was diagnosed at an early age as well, 31 and 36 now. For the past few weeks I have been doing great until this evening when I just completely had enough and felt so frustrated. It is all perfectly normal. You will find your way again. Sending hugs
  4. kjc2011

    Type 2 Life

    Morning @Lindy1706 , mine have been all over this weekend, from high 9s to as low as 2s and hypo. Had your diet changed slightly,eating later or did you have a bad night sleep maybe. But as you say in the space of 5 mi utes, how strange. Well it's a shock to the system for me this morning after...
  5. kjc2011

    Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

    Morning 5.4 today that's 2 days bg levels have been in the 5s fasting. Have a good day everyone.
  6. kjc2011

    Step into Spring

    Sure is and not too sure about the zumba at the minute. Only just started and also do it at home from you tube videos so we will see how I get on, but the walking is my main form, zumba a fill in when I'm not out and about xx
  7. kjc2011

    Step into Spring

    Done a little bit of zumba today, 30 minutes this afternoon. Back into the work routine tomorrow when back to work after 2 weeks off and a 30 minute walk there and back.
  8. kjc2011

    Type 2 Life

    Me too @tina_marie when I was there on Friday he increased my gliclazide and blood pressure medication and said I need to make sure I take them and get everything under control or I will be on Insulin next. I wanted to shout well give me help and advice on how rather than just pushing more...
  9. kjc2011

    Type 2 Life

    I agree with you there @tina_marie I was diagnosed 6 years ago and found I've been on my own pretty much since then, no real guidance from doctors and haven't really got a diabetic nurse, there isn't one at my GP surgery, im just seen my a general nurse. Each time my HBA1C has been high they...
  10. kjc2011

    Type 2 Life

    Fingers crossed @maureen5752 we all have blips along the way the ups and downs of diabetes and thank you @liam1955 I didn't realise have to try extra hard now keeping weight under control
  11. kjc2011

    Type 2 Life

    Thank you @maureen5752 I will see how things go tomorrow and ring on Monday morning before work if i need to x
  12. kjc2011

    Type 2 Erratic BG readings

    @nosher8355 thanks possibly is. its all confusing been on it for 2 weeks and today is the first day had a problem, been nice and stable for the past 5 days, but then it is all trial and error with new medication xx
  13. kjc2011

    Type 2 Life

    Thank you @maureen5752 been taking the gliclazide for 2 weeks now. Over the past few weeks whilst testing g my bloods have steadily been dropping which is great, but for the past few days have consistently been between 4 and 7 just today been really up and down. My doctor never advised not to...
  14. kjc2011

    Type 2 Erratic BG readings

    Evening everyone I was just wondering if anyone has experienced erratic blood glucose readings, and is this nirmal? Today I started off fasting bloods 6.9, then after breakfast was 7.1. Before lunch I then went down to 3.9 then after lunch was 8.9, before evening meal 4.3 then afterwards went...
  15. kjc2011

    Type 2 Life

    Hi @13lizanne I am on pioglitazone 5mg once daily and gliclazide, 80mg twice daily. I will go to ask a question forum and repost, see if anyone else has experienced this. Thank you xx
  16. kjc2011

    Type 2 Life

    Oohhh dear my bloods have been so erratic today. Started off 6.9, then after breakfast 7.1, before lunch 3.8, after lunch 8.9, before my evening meal 4.3 then after way down 2.8. Managed to then get them up to 7.5 after a few jelly babies and slice of toast. My diet hasn't changed, havent done...
  17. kjc2011

    Gliclazide

    I have spoken to my doctor today at my appointment. He has also advised I can take it with meals and don't have to wait 30 minutes, he was surprised the pharmacist had put that on the label. No more waiting around on busy work mornings no more, thank goodness as time is precious early in the...
  18. kjc2011

    Type 2 Life

    Good morning everyone. Well a busy day today. Doctors appointment to get my HBA1C results, retinal eye screening and food shopping. Wow never ends ☺ Wishing you all a good day xx
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