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Thank you for your reply. I will try to emulate what you have done. My doctor is not supportive and is very keen to just prescribe medicine. He says that is the only real solution. I have never had much illness and am not overweight and lead an active life so it has been a "bolt form the...

I was diagnosed as type 2 in September. I am trying to control my diabetes by diet and exercise. I have come from 85 to 46 and my glucose levels are now around 5.5 - 6 before meals and about 7 -7.5 after. My doctor tells me that this is just a "honeymoon" that will not last for long. He says...

Thank you for taking the time to reply to me. I feel less frustrated now that I know that it will take longer. Diabetes is a new thing for me and I am still learning how to cope. There is such a lot of information and so much of it is confusing. Thank goodness for this forum. :)

I was diagnosed in September. Over the last 10 days or so I have been rather ill. Doctor says that I have had a chest infection and 'flu. I don't seem to be recovering well and my BG is high. Doctor says that I have to be patient as my body has been subject to a lot of stress trying to fight...

I have flu at the moment. Had to go to the doctor yesterday as I felt so unwell. He told me not to bother with testing while I am ill as he said you BG will be high and that will cause you stress. He said lots of fluid and to try to eat if I could. I also have a chest infection so he gave me...

I was diagnosed as type 2 in September and have been soundly "ticked off" for daring to home test and keep a food diary. Apparently this is obsessive behaviour and is very harmful. I was also told that I cannot have a prescription for strips as they are not necessary as the only test that...

Thank you for your responses. I am going to go back to the gym but do a much reduced programme and start with 1/2 an hour. I won't be going back yet though as I still don't feel well and I am told that it is not good to exercise when you feel like this. :)

I am working on controlling my BG by diet and exercise. Since diagnosis in September I have come down from 85 to 46 (December HbA1c). Although I walk I decided that I needed to go to the gym so I went on Sunday for the first time ever and did and hour long programme with a personal trainer...

Unfortunately your experience is typical of the level of care in some areas. It is really good that you are going to get to see someone with more knowledge at the hospital. As others have said try to push for your appointment, maybe being prepared to accept a cancellation. I was diagnosed in...

I am still finding my way in the maze of conflicting information out there. So far although I have asked none of the medics have told me about hypos. The DN just said don't worry about them. Could someone here tell me exactly what they are, whether or not T2's get them and how to deal with...

Hi Julianh I have gone from 85 to 46 in about three months. I have really worked on it and I can't say that I have not had off days. Testing is really important to mark how you are progressing. We are all different though so it could take more or less time for you. It is possible though and...

Have just returned from my doctor having got the results of my first HbA1c test since diagnosis. I have dropped from 85 to 46, so I am very happy :D I have done it with diet and exercise spurred on by the help that I have had from this forum, thank you all. I am really pleased not to have...

I have to see the doctor next week. I was given three months "grace" to try diet and exercise to control my type 2 (maybe 1.5) diabetes. Started off with a fasting level of 11.9 in September. Doing my own testing the average is 7.2 taking into account fasting, before and after meals for 14...

Thank you both for your replies. I cannot say that I am impressed with NHS treatment of Diabetes going on my experience. My practice seems especially poor at it. The nurse "specialising" in diabetes in our practice does not even know what the readings should be for BG levels, she had to look...

Have just returned from my first "annual" check up with the Diabetes Nurse, (I was diagnosed in September). She said to stop testing myself because it just creates anxiety and that all I need to do is go for the annual check ups as the only blood test that is meaningful is the Hba1c . She...

I am needle phobic so it has been hard for me since I was diagnosed in September. I have learnt a few tips though. As Denise said use the sides of your fingers near the nails, some fingers hurt more than others. Wash your hands in warm water before pricking as this helps blood flow. Stroke...

Thank you Hannadr. You are a star. I have learnt so much from you. I have been trying to control carbohydrate intake since about mid-September. BG levels are down average 6.7 before a meal and 7.4 after, but still not consistently good enough. Before breakfast reading is often over 8, think...

Went on a course last week where the dietitician said that the BG level that was ideal was 42. She repeated this several times. I can't seem to find out what this means. Does anyone here know and is it a new target? I thought that it was 4.00 to 7.00 before a meal and up to 8.5 after a meal...

Sid, you are correct about avocados and nuts. I am currently at my target weight and so don't have that problem. Thanks for your response. :)

Thanks Hannadr for your balancing and sensible advice. I was diagnosed in September and have not had much help except from here. It is so hard to have been fortunate not to have any illness and then to be told that you have a life threatening condition and to realise that the medics are just...