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Hi 13lizanne, I am so sorry to hear that your doctor has stopped your strips I think it is disgusting, there is not much I can say as others have said it all and they are right. I have had free strips since I was diagnosed in Jan this year, last time I saw my doctor he said because I had come...

Hi Yes I wrap it in a pillow case and place between my lower legs and then knees it works for me hope you get some ease out of it too. :)

Trying a cheese and cracker and a cup of tea again tonight.:happy:

Hi liam 1955, see you have changed your Avatar nice one :)

Hi magsiesss, I was diagnosed in Jan this year with a BG reading of 19.3. Now in single numbers following the LCHF diet and on 2x 500mg of Metformin SR daily. I have lost 1 stone 9lbs since Jan. Go onto the Forum " What Have You Eaten Today " it is a good place to start as you can see what...

Hi all B Poached egg / 1 lrg mushroom / 1 slice Hovis 5 seeded brown bread L 3 crackerbread /cheese spread / beetroot some melon S 1 pear D Chicken breast / carrots and turnips mashed in butter

Hi s.sollis, I suffer every now and again with restless legs, tried all sorts of things and found that a hot water bottle does the trick for me, just a thought for you if you have not tried this. ;)

Hi if I am hungry at night and my BG readings are in range I will have a couple of rivitas or crispbread with cheddar chees thinly sliced. BG levels in morning ok. :happy:

HI everyone, what I do not get is the docs and diabetic nurses keep telling us to eat what we want [ in moderation] mine is fine with me eating porridge and toast for breakfast [ which I have never have porridge now] eat potatoes as they are good for you???? her opinion. I wish I could...

HI liam 1955 will do !!!!!!:)

Hi Polly3, welcome to the forum, you didn't say whether you were diagnosed Type 1 or 2, I am Type 2 and and fortunately for me was given a monitor and strips straight away. If you see the doc or diabetic nurse again ask them if you can get them on prescription .:)

Hi 13 lizanne, thank you enjoy your day will let you know results.

Sunday 25 / 04 /16 BG morning reading 5.3 B 2 slices Hovis seeded bread with best butter [ first time in 4 months had 2 slices of toast] S A couple of pieces of red water melon / half a can of Zero coke L Dish of coconut and vanilla greek yogurt / Linseed berry mix / raspberries D 1 slice...

Hi Tes78, firstly welcome to the forum believe me you are in the best place to be. I was diagnosed in Jan this year with a BG reading of 19..3, now after following all the advice on this site I am now in single figures. The support you will get off here is incredible as we are all fighting the...

HI all 4.4 last night 5.5 this morning :happy:

Hi liam 1955, Thank you so much for your kindness, what a nice man you are, I am off too the docs today, also going for my 3 month blood tests today, be good to see what they are at now saying they were 19.3 in Jan this year. Oh by the way took your advice and had cheese and crackers, last night...

Hi liam 1955, thank you for your reply, not feeling too bad now just a bit washed out. Going back to docs tomorrow still struggling with this frozen shoulder, now spread down my arm, it never rains but it pours as they say. :)

yesterday Saturday B Bacon / egg / crumpet S 1 pear L No lunch felt a bit off Think I had a stomach bug. D N dinner BG reading at 7.15pm 5.8

HI yes I buy these all the time they do not interfere with my bg readings. From Aldi Dominion Sugar free sweets the cappuccino are delicious, as are the Rhubarb and Custard / the mint ones and the butterscotch ones are nice too. :D

HI sandyclaws, I am wondering the same as you, my joints especially hands and fingers are aching legs to in night. :inpain: