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Thanks Catinahat for the link. The DN offered me statins but I refused as the result was roughly the same as a health check I received in 2012 and then it was not flagged as a problem! I think the goalposts seem to be moved by the day for what is norm within the NHS. I asked for a breakdown...

I have reduced my carbs and my HB1c dropped from 86. To a stable 47 and was praised for a brilliant results. however my cholesterol was up to 6.2. So now I'm looking at food thinking ok low carb but high cholesterol so Which aliment shall I deal with today? Does anyone else have this...

Thanks for your replies . My husband has high blood pressure, diagnosed type 2 diabetes and suffered kidney stones in the last 6 months so I think the doctor was trying to kick start excerise. He declined and said he will start excerise get on his own terms but this was a couple of weeks ago...

Can I ask if anyone has been prescribed exercise by their doctor? My husband was offered with his initial diagnosis of diabetes type 2 but declined. I am also type 2 diet control since sept 2015 but hasn't had this offer. Is it a new incentive bythe NHS? What does it involve?

I was diagnosed three months ago. I am 50 and thought I was starting the menopauses but keeping to the low carb has made hot flushes, backache, dizziness and mood swings (did think this was due to the incredible stress I have at the moment) has almost disappeared. I had a reading of 4.4...

I had my blood test after being diagnosed three months ago. The nurse first of all asked if this was my annual blood review. Which I replied newly dignosed so first retest since the initial one. She was most put out and told me I was on the wrong list. We had a very stilted conversation from...

I have the SD Codefree monitor and yes cheap to run tend to buy supplies from Amazon. I was very happy this morning as the raise over night was from 7 Bedtime result) to 7.5 (this morning).

I try to keep around 80g to 100g per day. It depends if I feel the need for a slice of brown wholemeal bread with breakfast egg. Today cheese omelette so carb was lower. I now eat a lot of fish especially salmon. Med veg no chips, pasta etc. My habit of munching crisps whilst watching the...

I am beginning to think it is not a matter be a feeling of 'being in the dark' but more of a what suits your own body. Thank you all especially Mart your comment was useful as a benchmark belief regarding results. I am home testing with my doctor and DN not recommending testing, so self funded...

Pretty new to blood testing and can't find the answer to a couple of questions. firstly why two hours after eating. What is so magical about 2 hours? is it two hours from the start of eating your meal or the end? I am finding it hard to test at two hours from the pre meal test as Need to...

My mum was taken into hospital. I am diabetic type 2 diet controlled. It was 7.30am when mum was taken ill before I had a chance to have breakfast. So off we went to A&E and we waited for treatment. Mum was well out of it so hungry was well down the list. Myself on the other hand started to...

I went to my first diabetic clinic. They gave me a book, a flu jab and two further appointments. First to take a blood test and second for results and feet check. I also have a retina check booked. I felt she wanted to dish out pills but decided to review next time when I get the next blood...

I had the flu jab for the first time the nurse jabbed the needle in then as she disposed of the needle said "by the way your arm might be a little red and ache. As it's the first time you may feel a few of the symptoms for about 3 weeks until your body produces the antibodies". Thanks then...

Well just to update the lunchtime meal was fine I had an Italian omelette with salad and two boiled new potatoes. Dessert was one scoop of ice cream and half a glass of rose wine. However on the evening I did go a little wild and drank a large homemade fruit juice cocktail and tortilla...

The end of September my family has three birthdays in a row so the house usually looks like a card shop by the end. If I hadn't had a diagnosis I would probably be eating pizza or Burger King for all three days with plenty of rosé wine and eating birthday cake for breakfast! But now there is...

Thanks again guys I just felt a bit lost. It one thing for the docs to tell you that you have diabetes and the damage it can cause then you have to wait a month for any further advice on how to live longer than continuing untreated. All the little ailmentsI have felt for the last year or so I...

Thank you that all I wanted to hear. I am so glad I joined this forum.

I have been diagnosed with Type2 diabetes. Not too shocked as for the last two years I have been a carer for a Lady with Alzheimers and ignoring my own Heath and diet (basically ignoring the symptoms and eating a lot of takeaways as too tired to cook). However I went to the doctors for a...