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Meters are well known for not being accurate, they do give odd readings from time to time and we just have to live with it. The manufacturers will say they meet the current standards fot accuracy and they do, but the standatd is not very tight, I forget what it is but that's what they work to...

I wore glasses for driving for many years, then about 7 years ago I had a normal eye test (not the diabetic one) and I was pronounced normal vision without glasses! The optician (opthalmist?) was not surprised and said it can happen as we get older as the eye ball shape changes and alters focus...

I do not agree with "hardly eating", that can do more harm than good, you need to eat but eat low carbohydrates. You should not strive for rapid and dramatic improvements in BGs, this can cause other problems, so just go steady and reduce Bgs over months. If I don't eat properly I soon feel...

There is nothing wrong with wind, it is a natural by product of bacterial action in your gut. Cows have wind, Elephants have wind, Gorillas have wind, and humans have wind. I am a vegetarian and I have wind, I try to be discreet about it but sometimes it just has to come out. I am of an age...

Your from Liverpool, does anyone drink moderately in Liverpool? Try a drink and see, if it doesn't suit you don't do it again. H

There was a time when I thought I might have one. I asked my doctor and he said "You are not fat enough" so I said " If I put a lot more weight on can I have one then?" "No" he said "Because you would be being stupid and I wouldn't refer you". That was the end of that conversation. I am glad I...

You are right to regard yourself as diabetic, to be "pre diabetic" is to say that your BGs are not normal, therefore, in my book, you must be diabetic! It's a bit like saying "Your a bit pregnant" or "You have pre heart attack". Travel also sometimes means you have a different diet, you may...

First off, don't panic! All will be sorted in due time. The good news is that he has been diagnosed and now there is the treatment to be sorted out. Without a doubt the best thing you can do is buy a test meter and strips, have a look at "Codefree" on ebay. The next thing is to cut down on...

Firstly, everybody varies as to how many carbs they can eat, and the type of carbs makes a big difference as you have found out with Weetabix, most cereals are quite high in carbs and quickly turned into sugars in the body. They tend to be High Glycemic Index foods, and many contain extra sugar...

When I had a gastroscopy some years back I asked the guy doing it if it was the same instrument used in Sigmoidoscopy. "Yes" he said, "But don't worry, we gave it a quick swill before using it for a your gastroscopy!" I still don't know if they actually use the same instrument or if its a...

Sometimes, as you get BGs under control, the odd bit of nuaghtiness does not always result in very bad BG figures. It is always worth testing if you have been naughty, it is surprising how your body might be able to handle a bit of sugar. Possibly due to your body having had a bit of a rest...

I am T2 so different, but I find that wholegrain pasta is much kinder to my BGs, it does have to be proper wholegrain stuff though, there are some that claim to be "whole" but are obviously not as whole as the proper stuff (if that makes sense). H

Re: Westminster City Council - Try Engaging Brain I see nothing wrong in asking people to actually do something in return for state benefits. I know of people who have become so obese that they can no longer walk, they then claim disabilty and even get a car on Motability. Yes, they have other...

Sterling, your chart is awesome, a bit anorakish, but still awesome! You have rediscovered a fundamental truth, exercise affects BG levels, and continues to do so for many hours after the exercise ceases. New research indicates that as little as 3 mins intensive exercise a day can give the...

I have had similar symptoms, in my case it was due to drinking to much strong coffee, perculated of course. I no longer drink any caffeine, and no longer have any symptoms. Just a thought. H

What is "booty", Google tells me it is the proceeds of robbery or crime??? H

Despite being happily married for 52 years I recently met up with an old flame, "Windy" Murgatrude Oakhampton-Woodcock. After a few clandestine meetings at the local chippy "The Codfather" (I do not believe in parsimonious behaviour in these matters) we decided to book a caravan for a night on...

You have to go and see your doctor, he/she will do some simple blood tests to rule all sorts of things either in or out. Diabetes can cause some of the problems you mention, but so can other illnesses. H

You are at the best place for help. Welcome here. You should not panic, it is early days yet and you have much to learn Luke, soon you will feel the force and all knowledge will be open for you. You must learn to bend with the flow and not worry, by carefully reading the above post and acting...

Gus, this is a question that you doctor should answer, since you have both tablets and insulin I would have thought that you would have had some advice on how to use them? It depends on what tablets and what insulin as well. H