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  1. leslie10152

    Newly Diagnosed Type 2, falling down

    This falling may be a symptom of something more serious and will need to be reviewed. Don't take chances with things like this.
  2. leslie10152

    A good friend

    This is a good place to be. All information is based on real life experience from people who have lived with diabetes for many years. Welcome to the forum.
  3. leslie10152

    Off my feet again...

    Back down to 4.9.
  4. leslie10152

    Have you been told not to test your blood sugars?

    I've never been told not to test bgl's. My GP's first question when I see her is 'have you tested lately'.
  5. leslie10152

    Raspberries can save Type 2's!

    Be careful of these 'miracle' cures, as they cause more grief than joy!
  6. leslie10152

    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    23.4! Back down to 10.5 and falling.:banghead::arghh::yuck:
  7. leslie10152

    When Should I Test After Food

    2 hours is a fairly standard time for testing. On occasion I will test after 1 hour during times of illness. 8.3 is a respectable bgl if it falls below that point over time. There will always be a rapid spike initially after meals, so it is essential to control it over the two hour period prior...
  8. leslie10152

    introduction

    Welcome to the forum @fishpalace. For me it is almost 13 years, and as you say, it doesn't get any easier. Trying to explain to others what diabetes does to you is a frustrating process. Hang in there, we are here to assist.
  9. leslie10152

    Hello, am new, just joined

    Welcome to the forum @jbelle. Sometimes you need to acclimatise to medication. I was on insulin from day one and it quite some time to get used to it.
  10. leslie10152

    Off my feet again...

    Another round of frightful bgl's but improving. Bounced up to 25, but I have managed to get back down to 10.5.
  11. leslie10152

    Off my feet again...

    Improving but the progress is very slow.
  12. leslie10152

    Blood glucose level readings

    Welcome to the forum @KKnapp. 6.7 is a good reading. You will find sometimes after a period of fasting your bgl will rise. This can be attributed to liver dumps, which occur due the body being under duress through lack of incoming nutrient or sometimes dehydration. The liver dumps glucose into...
  13. leslie10152

    Recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes

    Welcome to the forum @jimc63, smart move getting the glucose meter. You need to know where you are with glucose level throughout the day. Keep records of your finding and keep them fir gp visits. Aim fir a range around 4.9 to 7.0. It's not easy but over time you get the hang of it. Keep your...
  14. leslie10152

    Off my feet again...

    After 2 months of this, I have reached the peak and am now on the mend. Special thanks to the forum team for all your help and support. Could not have done this alone.:hungover: :arghh::banghead:
  15. leslie10152

    Off my feet again...

    Thank you. Getting better as we speak.
  16. leslie10152

    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    Down to 6.8. Made it!
  17. leslie10152

    Off my feet again...

    Amen.
  18. leslie10152

    Off my feet again...

    He who rides the tiger, can never dismount.
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