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I went to the Barber shop and sat in the chair. The barber asked me, "short?" I replied, "yeah, I'll come back on payday!"

They're not growing bananas in Queensland any longer. Why? Because they are LONG ENOUGH AS IT IS!!

I had to shoot my dog yesterday, a friend asked me, was he mad? So I told him he wasn't too happy about it!

I used to have a dog who was a real problem. He would chase anyone on a bike. But I fixed that - I sold his bike!

Did you here about the leopard that tried to cross undetected across a jungle clearing? HE WAS SPOTTED!!

Welcome to the forum @SootieSteve. We will assist as best we can. Who knows better than a fellow diabetic!

Thank you.

Don't surrender because of one person. Find someone who really does understand your plight. Fight for your life...it is yours, it belongs to no other. I have had similar experience. I feel your pain and frustration. If this fool does not understand....find someone who does. Life is for the living.

My next milestone....1000 messages. I am in no hurry. This is a dedication, not a race. Do it well or step aside.

I get ill from time to time, depending on how far I move up and down on the meter. Lethargy, nausea and headaches, weakness and irritability are common symptoms.

Don't wait, get it seen to promptly!

Welcome to the forum @Vejovis. Now is the time to start taking precaution to prevent your condition from deteriorating. Adopt a low carb diet, keep up fluid levels and get plenty of exercise. As a precaution, take good care of your feet as they are prone to infection and other complication...

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Around 10:20am I noticed that I felt a little lethargic, I tested and got a reading of 17.0. I may have missed an insulin dose while rushing about to get things organised. 12 units of novorapid and I am back down to 7.8. It shows just how easy it is get yourself in trouble if you don't stay...

Hi @JoKalsbeek, welcome to the forum. Your Hb1ac results are excellent. Well done. Don't worry, we are here to assist. A proper diet suited to will take a little time to adjust but be patient.

Nice one @Rachox!! NO PRIIIISONEEEERS!!!!

I know this one well. Frustrating when you retest and get the same reading. You will have this from time to time as there are too many variables to cover.

:)That is rather a peculiar situation @Kateyo. I hope you get well soon. We are all behind you!

I was running two meters for a time to get a high degree of accuracy, and I found both meters did not register the same reading. I began to match my symptoms to the meter reading to determine the most accurate reading. I have now adopted the Accu-chek performa for its accuracy.

Though 8.8 is not excessively high, it is above the range of non diabetics. 6.0 in the morning is quite good, and that you are not spiking shows your meds are doing the job. Above 9 is reason for concern. I know from personal experience having risen to 30+ and being rushed to the hospital is not...