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    3 months in what will it be?

    Thanks @bulkbiker very happy with the loss. Still some way to go but I have a good routine with the gym, walking and preparing my lunches etc..
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    3 months in what will it be?

    Had my bloods taken today for my 1st 3month check up. I fasted but was told it was not required. Will be seeing the nurse on Monday for the update. I use MySugr and my readings are consistent with the 7,14,30 and 90 day average showing the same. I check regularly including 1hr and 2hr after...
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    Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

    4.7 for me @ 07:30 Have a great weekend everyone
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    Hi newbie

    Welcome @perry1960 There a loads of interesting reads on here as well as many knowledgeable and friendly members. All the best
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    Anyone have Vitality Care?

    I have vitality health insurance through my company I find it is a great product Not approached them regarding diabetes yet as not sure if that is covered or not and or what they would do for me at this stage of recent diagnosis
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    Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

    Yep @pleinster they are LCHF friends [emoji16][emoji106]
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    Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

    5.5 for me @ 05:20 That was after a curry with friends including red wine and papadoms ( no rice) And a restless night due to a big thunder storm [emoji939] Have a great day everyone
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    Annual Diabetic Nurse review...

    @Paul_c not sure if we are talking cross purposes or not. I just cant get my head around not being able to join a gum because of high blood pressure(unless severe and you have been advised not to by your doctor). I go to one and if I am ever asked I always advise I have high blood pressure and...
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    Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

    5.9 for me No real pattern that I see Have a great day everyone, off to the gym now
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    Inbetween Meal Snacks

    Good shout @dipsydo I often have a selection of those snacks as a lunch. The mozzarella and sun-dried tomatoes are lovely with a pack of ham Chorizo cheddar sticks also gets a thumbs up [emoji106][emoji16]
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    Annual Diabetic Nurse review...

    40 sounds good to me @Paul_c what's the issue with the gym, I don't understand? I have high blood pressure and have been on meds for years and had many underutilised gym memberships in that time. Only now that I am taking things seriously and have lost weight, with help from the gym is my BP...
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    Inbetween Meal Snacks

    I am nearly 3 months into diagnosis and have not had a snack in the majority of that time ( a few in the 1st couple of weeks) I eat 3 times a day (sometimes 2). I think this decision was based on something I read about resting my Pancreas i.e. only use it 2-3 ties a day. Although I do use my...
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    My Sugr - estimated HbA1c

    Thanks @tim2000s . That's works for me
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    My Sugr - estimated HbA1c

    Many thanks @Bluetit1802 based on that equation i am on the right side ( hopefully !!! Not enjoying the unknown between HbA1c )
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    My Sugr - estimated HbA1c

    All Just looking for further thoughts on the My Sugr app/correlation to HbA1c. Time is ticking and anxiety brewing as I near the time when I have my 3 month follow up blood test. This time around I was looking to understand more around Standard Deviation. Both my overall average BG is...
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    Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

    5.3 @ 05:30 Have a great day everyone
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    Hip pain.

    @Vicky_Salmon I have had similar issue over the years. If it is on the outside of your hip / buttock it probably is not your hip!!! I went to a specialist who advised hip pain tends to come from your groin. I would imagine it is a hip bursitis. Mine became very painful and tender and was...
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    Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

    Good Morning all 4.2 for me however I know this is something to do with the bottle of red I had with my curry last night. Great evening though out with some friends and all our children celebrating the end of the Primary era with all of them moving onto secondary school next year.
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    Eating to the meter- Pre Brunch 5.3, 1hr 8.3, 2hr 6

    Cheers everyone for the advice It would seem the bread was too much this time . I will stick to their rolls which to date I have managed far better. Another big test today with a family/friends meal out. Had a fair amount of menu anxiety before with not knowing what I can order ( Indian...
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