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I was idly searching the bit on diabetes.co.uk test strips etc-they offered 50 strips for £22.75 If you go to Spirit - healthcare yourself the same strips are offered at 50 for only £12.75 which is a huge difference and what I always pay. Does anyone know why there is such a huge discrepancy? I...

Re: Type 2's : What was your fasting blood glucose in a morn dratted dawn phenomenon 9.1 at 8.15 am it was lower when I went to bed. Still striving to achieve a consistently lower fasting rate....

Julie....57 I too have experienced sessions similar to this but I have heart problems as well as diabetes type 2. At the time I was not testing myself on a regular basis but now I do. I bought my own strips. My advice would be to go and see the doctor and explain to him how you have felt. It...

Wow Didie you are now my inspiration. You must have gritted your teeth and worked so hard to get better. Well done and have a really good Christmas! XXX

I'm Type 2(from 2007) and take metformin 500 X2 each day. I started testing about 4 months ago buying my own strips so that I know what affects my body and when. This site has been invaluable. For a Type 2 The recommended readings from NICE were less than 7 before meals and lower than 8.5 2hrs...

Don't want to put a damper on things BUT....... I had actually booked my first Lighterlife session and it happened to coincide with the day I was diagnosed with Diabetes type 2 in 2007.A great motivation factor.... I attended the group sessions, met a fantastic group of people and lost four and...

Well done Viv, fantastic news- proves all your low carb recipes woek. :D :lol: :P :clap:

Re: Type 2's : What was your fasting blood glucose in a morn 7.2 at 6.15

OOPSIES! Found this VERY similar to Whitby Jet's Italian Style Pizza but subtely different ( and I thought that was scrummy....) http://www.dietdoctor.com/lchf Makes 6-8 Oopsies depending on size ..... 3eggs separated 100g of cream cheese (could have garlic and herbs if making a savoury...

Wednesday is WW. Lost another 1lb this week. Only another 5 weigh ins until we break for Christmas....... Must try extra hard so that over the Christmas weekend the TWO Christmas dinners I'm cooking (Nurses in the family!) won't wreck my average of 1lb a week. + trying to get my BS down to...

Went to Drs. 9.5.11 HbA1c = 7.4% 24.10.11 = 7.9% Dr asked for a repeat blood test. 14.11.11 = 7.5% (19 days later) Dr was pleased with result. Type 2. 2x500 SR Metformin. No need to change/ add tablets Thyroid/ INR in 5 weeks Kidney function etc February Cardio- version/...

Thanks the east man. I have just had a wander around both sites. I have downloaded about 23 pages to read at odd times when I am waiting for others; such as when I give lifts or sit in the Dr's waiting room.... Tomorrow's discussion will probably give me even more questions but I love a...

Following suggestons on this forum I asked for a copy of my last blood test results before I see the Dr tomorrow. I had already seen the DN but another DR had checked my blood test result and asked for a repeat HbA1c I can see for myself why they asked for a repeat HbA1c test. Mine was 7.9%...

Re: Type 2's : What was your fasting blood glucose in a morn 6.45 7.7 No food as I'm having a repeat HbA1c 10.00 8.5 Went to the HCA for the blood test. Sat in the car afterwards eating a banana before I took the dog for a walk. Now panting for that first cup of coffee....... As my...

Home-made soups are really easy to make and transport and you can be in charge of the carb and taste content. I use leftover veggies etc that look a bit wrinkly before I visit the supermarket etc+ fresh ones. Soups can be thick or thin - blitz half or not. It's easy to add flaxseeds/ wheatgerm...

I lost 1lb this week which was a miracle. I nipped over to France for a day. Remind me not to do it again. Toooo many temptations. Managed to resist most but did have 2 gorgeous meals and a REAL French Pain Au Chocolat. Mmmmm. Next time I go I think I need the luxury of a plane and a hotel not...

It was my HbA1c. I had a letter a couple of days later asking me to go back and have it repeated. So on Monday I have a repeat test and then on Weds I actually see the doctor not the DN. She's going to review my metformin and my thyroid meds. I'm still all for low carbing . I worked out that I...

Slightly nervous-new nurse- mine is on maternity leave. DN extremely positive and all for low carbing. I was disappointed my fasting was 7.9 this time as opposed to 7.4 last time when I have been trying so hard with low carbing. BUT after my failed cardioversion the tablet I was taking has...

1lb on at WW on Wednesday- but after trialling my breadmachine what could I expect!

How's captainlynne? I started my 100mcg of levothyroxine last Thursday. How are you doing? I'm hoping to start losing some of my added weight now..........