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Yes, they do come down eventually, I only said they are the hardest to get under control - but not impossible as you say. Also, I do check now and again as I said, but for a new person with limited supplies of strips I believe it's more useful for them to use their strips working out what they...

You were lucky to wake up. He's been known to inflict fatal levels of boredom.

If it's fish in batter, the batter will hit the reading more than the chips. Bet you get a high one. And yes, once in a while CAN hurt in my books for a number of reasons - ask any ex-smoker about "an occasional fag once in a while...." However, I'd be interested to see the results, so go for it!

I've noticed that in the TV series, Wallander and his mates seem permanently depressed and miserable, and walk around in permanent rain. I know how they feel now!

That's what i was referring to!

Understand now. Can't see it being a problem at all. Just to make sure, in case there's a renewable element to the policy which requires further disclosure, you could email or write to the company saying you have stopped taking statins as a personal decision. I'm sure there will be no comment...

I used to sit on the underwriting committee of a large insurer, and Andy's right. You shouldn't assume existing policiea are ok, but always inform existing insurers of changes in health. They won't charge extra if policy terms don't require it. Regarding statins, ensure you declare your...

Do you get free podiatry treratment in Denmark as we do here Mileana? Might it be worth visiting one for some ideas?

Hi and welcome to both raione and jezcrazy. Any questions, just fire away. Jezcrazy, I'm sure your health trainer is great, but just remember that what's healthy for a non-diabetic can be decidedly unhealthy for a diabetic. Do read about diet on this forum as well.

Yay, good old Metformin! It'll probably be in the new over-50s "wonder pill" that incluides aspirin, statin, and a BP lowerer that we all take automatically.

I agree with Daibell. It can be really hard working out what contributed to a morning reading and I seldom test in the morning also. Your reading probably was a result of a form of liver dump called "dawn phenomenon" where the liver releases glucose into our blood to prepare us for the days...