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Even as a type 2 it is good to know your BG level before breakfast I'm a newbie to all this too, no such thing as a "stupid" question! Ask away all you want... you're sure to get a few replies and helpful advice :)

Oh no! 8.2! 6.50am on 15/8/17 :sorry::oops:

I found this link because I have recently been diagnosed type 2 and suffer from fibromyalgia syndrome I was curious if the pain I constantly feel could affect BG levels http://www.diabetes.co.uk/conditions/diabetes-and-fibromyalgia-syndrome.html I hope others suffering might glean some helpful...

And so to bed.... BG 6 ! Goodnight all :smug:

Yes, I keep a food and BS diary, so I will add pain as a criteria too 1 - 10 scale of my pain thresholds, where 1 = coping ok to 10 = agony!!! and somewhere in between! It will be interesting to see over time the outcomes. I know we are all so different not just thru the diabetes but in pain...

Hi Cott97 I too live with daily pain, diagnosed fibromyalgia in 2014 I had not thought about how BS levels might be affected by the pain So, I will try to monitor BS levels as I feel the pain is "unbearable" I'm following the low carb program (week 3) and have noticed a general drop in BS, but...

I agree with all the advice given above I was diagnosed in March and in shock for at least a month My diabetes nurse was very helpful, and told me to count carbs and informed me of these forum sites for diabetics I've been following the low carb programme, now in week 3 I got myself a BG...

Morning! 7.6 at 7am not too bad, in 3rd week of low carb programme I was usually 11 mmol all thru July Diagnosed in March, and in shock! o_O

Hi Bluetit1802 Thanks for the info on liver function blood test. I believe I can get the last result at my surgery (In Wales) I have to see my diabetes nurse on Monday, so I can check with her Good to have "instant" answers on this forum! :)

Hi Just a follow up on acupuncture and diabetes I had my 4th session this morning Still finding it very relaxing, with only the odd twinge when a needle placed in my skin My therapist asks if there's been an improvement in my energy levels, and I think this last week I have felt better Perhaps...

Hi all I was diagnosed Type 2 in March this year Recently had a few blood tests, one was Liver Function test I've been told to repeat the test, is this linked to diabetes? :confused:

Wow! Would you believe it!!? I was drinking diet lemonade by the bucket full! Always hungry too... only stopped it cos told no more sweeteners. Now I know why I craved sugar so much! Ta for the info :)

ooh! Nasty! Hope the tablets helped:wacky:

Thanks for the link on metformin. More information than in the leaflet with the tablets. The diabetes nurse at my health centre checked that my other meds ok with metformin. She did mention that there are many other types of diabetes control medication to try. I have an appointment with her...

Hi there! Just reading up on the latest stressed discussions I was only diagnosed in March this year with type 2 It has been a hard lesson to learn that some carbs can be so bad for us! Especially the ones we're so used to using; like pasta rice potatoes etc. This site has been so useful in...

I just did a BG test.... 9.6 mmol which is a bit disappointing as the previous 2 evening readings were 7.7 and 7.5 Must be the vegan ice"cream" ... I couldn't find a carb amount for it, but thought it would be ok as made with nuts. More research needed on that one!

At 1st it was the choccie biccies!!! Not found a low carb dairy free for that! :cool:

I'm also having acupuncture! 2nd session today. It is something I tried in the past, but not for diabetes then. Though this time was for fibromyalgia. The therapist was quite positive about treating diabetes too..... about balancing the whole body. It's relaxing anyway, if nothing else!

Hi all I'm a newbie to all this as diagnosed type 2 in March. Bit of a shock and denial at first! Been advised by diabetes nurse to go low carb of max 100g per day, daunting at 1st but starting to get a hang on it! Also trying wheat and dairy free diet for a month to see how I feel...... so all...

Hello I was diagnosed type 2 in March 2017 I have to take Esomeprazole similar to other drugs like lanzaprazole I take one at bedtime. I have tried other types but always end up with diarrhoea!! Seems ok so far..... I also take paracetamol and codeine phosphate due to chronic pain as I have...