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  1. Australiadiabetic2

    Diabetic Complications?

    It needs to be bandaged ,you should always try to wear socks etc I would go and see a Doctor to make sure it doesnt get infected Was it caused by your shoes ?? You also need to DRY your feet after shower and apply powder if necessary
  2. Australiadiabetic2

    Metformin stopped now blood glucose very high

    Well she’ s right about the sore fingers :arghh: Im getting that way where im not testing as much now
  3. Australiadiabetic2

    Hba1c Result

    Mines only 9.2 ;)
  4. Australiadiabetic2

    Chiropractor

    Went to a chiropractor today , had nerve type pains in my neck , back and Ok so they cant treat diabetes but the back massage with the machine was good followed by adjustments of the binds ,( cracking my back and cracked my neck ) I dont really felt any different to tell you the truth but...
  5. Australiadiabetic2

    Metformin - when to take it?

    Interesting !!!! I have been told to take my M of 500gms every morning ! I might try the switch to arvo’ s to see if theres any difference
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    Gps!!!!!! Why Do They Interfere? Now Short On Medication.

    Where are you ? If you are in the UK you have all day to ring your GP and ask for a repeat prescription Maybe better you ask for 5 repeats at one time instead of 2 But if your not feeling well over the weekend you can attend the public hospital emergency and ask for medication. They have...
  7. Australiadiabetic2

    I Don't Exercise But!!

    Good on you ! I have been hitting the treadmill ar the gym twice a day and i ....absolutely hate it ! Im 160kg and its painful ,im breathless ,im sweating profusely and i put it on incline a force myself for 15 minutes I thought after a week its not doing me any good BUT today i couldnt hail a...
  8. Australiadiabetic2

    Doctor Whats My Hba1c?

    Thanks helen. Sorry for another silly question but how long should i wait to get another HbA1c?
  9. Australiadiabetic2

    Big Shock! Diagnosed With Type 2 This Week

    24.3 ? mine comes back as 9.5 and i was worried, normal is under 6.5, but the positive is you will get a new lifestyle better diet and exercise,dont worry too much I was the same as you i went to the doctor for a cold and came out with diabetes ,high blood pressure and sciatica, wish i...
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    Doctor Whats My Hba1c?

    well tried to make an appointment to see my Dr today but he was booked out. Anyway i said to the receptionist i wanted to know what my HbA1c is?? Everyone else on this forum knows theres i said to her and she passed the message onto the doctor I received an email saying my HbA1c is 9.2 Its...
  11. Australiadiabetic2

    Im Hanging Out For Sugar ,help Me Im Dying

    A lot of Aussies on here !,, :) Dont we have our own Diabetes forum ??
  12. Australiadiabetic2

    Blood Glucose Levels

    9.7 fasting is high,mine was 9.9 and im now on medication The fasting blood test is best when u wake up in the morning ,yours was 8.5, mine is usually around 8.2 to 9.0 and all the other tests can be spiked up or down during the day by food or even exercise Not sure why you are drinking...
  13. Australiadiabetic2

    Vitamins/supplements Question

    Love your diet .
  14. Australiadiabetic2

    Sultanas/ Raisins Made Me Happy

    My body has just got to get used to low or no sugar ,i just cant go cld turkey overnight !! Its not easy you know not eating bananas and toast and chocolate
  15. Australiadiabetic2

    Is 9.0 Too Much .?

    Well i admit I did eat a packet of sultanas a few hours ago :arghh: Metmorfin doesnt seem to be doing much !! Oh i really wish this disease would go away ! Its a pain the bum:facepalm:
  16. Australiadiabetic2

    Is 9.0 Too Much .?

    Thanks Helen, it should of been 7.8 to be normal
  17. Australiadiabetic2

    Chinese Herbalists

    Lol omg .... What did they prescribe for you? Did it work for you ? Was you happy with them even if it didnt work for u?
  18. Australiadiabetic2

    Pain

    Lucytay i know how u feel,just been diagnosed myself with type 2 I have just started going to the gym walking on the treadmill has made my aches and pains go away You need exercise , walking moving yourself
  19. Australiadiabetic2

    Is 9.0 Too Much .?

    well i just went to the gym done a 10 minute walk in the treadmill feel absolutely fabulous no symptoms nothing Then i pricked my thumb and done a test it comes out as 9.0 .....mmmmmm do u think thats ok? Its not bad is it ? I mean its pretty good isnt it ?
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    Chinese Herbalists

    who here has been to a chinese herbalist??
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