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I think you definitely need to see a doctor and get this seen to. Your cholesterol is a bit high (should be below 4) but given your weight and bp you should nto be having these problems. I really hope you get it sorted soon :)

Hi Andrew, I'm glad people have been able to help. I think we've all asked our fair share of silly questions in the past, whether it's on here or elsewhere (I know I certainly have!). I think it's great to have a forum like this where people can ask for advice and learn from others. I've got...

Sorry that was a typo in my above post. They are low GI foods listed, not low carb. Not a morning person. Takes a while for me to wake up!

Congratulations on the pregnancy! You must be so excited :) As the post above states, low carb and low GI are very different. If you're looking for low carb breakfast ideas you could try all the following: - all bran cereal or porridge (as long as it's not one of these varieties that's crammed...

What's you cholesterol like, if you don't mind me asking. Weight wise - are you within the normal range for BMI? Swelling like this usually occurs as your heart can't work hard enough to pump the excess fluid away from your legs. It's common in people with high blood pressure or those who are...

Re: Fasting blood sugar - would you be happy with this level That sounds spot on to me. I'd be happy with anything between 4 and 7.5. I'd recommend you do a few days where you test before food and two hours afterwards just to make sure your sugar levels are staying within range. Sounds like...

Hi sam, Firstly, an average of 8.5 is not that awful. Ok, it could be better but it is still far from terrible, so don't beat yourself up too much. I sometimes find that exercise can increase my sugar levels, particularly if they are running a little higher than normal in the first place. I...

Good to hear, Mary :) You're more than welcome to borrow my hyperactive puppy for a few weeks if you want. She let's you know every few hours that it's time for a walkies and she is impossible to ignore!

Mbudzi - with regards to the sliding scale, they insert a cannula into one of your veins. Two lines will be fed into this cannula. One with insulin, one a saline solution with glucose. Your sugars will be tested on a regular basis. The rate of insulin will then be adjusted according to your BMs...

Nic, it certainly won't reverse your diabetes as it claims to do for type 2s. Also, 600 calories a day is very hard to maintain. If I were you I'd stay clear of this diet!

Hana, the hospital I was admitted to is also part of the Think Glucose initiative. While a lot of the nurses were very clued up about diabetes, there were some that just had no idea. To give an example, when they had me on the sliding scale and my sugars reached the high 20s I had to ask the...

Sorry you had such a bad experience. Doesn't fill you with confidence, does it?! I was in hospital recently for an operation. I was put on a sliding scale to control my sugars while I was in theatre. When I woke up from the anestethic I felt quite unwell. I put this down to the drugs and...

For me it's low carb, being as healthy as possible with my food choices (although I do allow myself the occasional naughty day!) and lots of exercise. I find I out weight on very easily but it take a lot of work to shift the pounds! Personally I've never found slimming clubs much help, but...

I love the fact that you call it the "E thing". E for exercise, or evil?! ;) 15kg in 12 weeks is amazing - well done you!

Lol. Each to their own I guess :) I find it so hard to sit still so I find I need something that's quite high in intensity to motivate me. What works for me will by no means work for everyone else. The point I was making is that you need to find something that works for you and something that...

Ps apologies about the appalling typing in my above post. iPhones are just not well designed for typing long messages. Or maybe my thumbs are too big?! ;)

Sorry to say this, but I'm voting lazy. Doing an hours worth of exercise a week is nowhere near enough! Regardless of whether you are diabetic or not you should be getting at least 30 mi urea a day, even if it's just a brisk walk. Taking up zumba is great and it's definitely a step in the...

Oh, I didn't realise type 2s didn't get them on prescription. I'm type 1 so I need to test before/after meals so I can adjust my insulin. Surely they would benefit type 2s as well - you must need to adjust what you're eating etc?! Clearly they are if benefit else you wouldn't be buying them on...

I think most people will go through periods of feeling less hungry than normal. Could be a bug or something. As long as her sugar levels are ok I wouldn't worry too much, unless it carries on for much past a week. I'd also get some little cartons of applie juice is something in. They might be a...

Re: Blood testing stips on Ebay Can you not get them on prescription?!