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As the doctor mentioned Insulin spikes does he mean this : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reactive_hypoglycemia

When do these hypo's occur ? There are many reasons for hypo's to occur including over exercise and not enough energy to cover it, heat and various other things.

A continuous Bg level of 9 - 14 is going to mean an HbA1c over 7.4 % Why not ask the Care team why they recommend levels this high ? The NICE guidelines for Type 1 is not to be over 9 mmol/L two hours after meals. This continuous level will lead to complications which, because of his Autism...

John, as you well know, there is no 'cure' for Type 2 Diabetes, just very good control. Please do not confuse new Diabetics with the thought that they can be cured. You are a long time member and as such should know that this is not encouraged on the Board as it gives false hope to new and...

Go and see your doctor. Have you hurt your back recently ? Ask the doctor for an X-ray or scan to see what is going on.

Welcome to the Forum, Nicole. You've come to the right place for good advice and support ! :D You will find plenty of other Type1's here whose experience can answer your questions plus give you the kick up the a**se you were looking for ! :lol: :lol: You are right that it is a lifestyle...

It's not a lot of fun ! Good Hypo awareness let's you treat it before it goes down too far !

This is just hypo awareness.....a good thing ! :D More info here : viewtopic.php?f=20&t=18529

When we have someone who clearly takes issue with Moderation here, all posts are routinely locked. You have now decided to make unfounded and unjust allegations about the moderation on this Forum. That is no longer tolerated here and in accordance with Forum Policy you are suspended for a...

Carbmonster, if we are lucky we get 50 strips a month. Not even enough for 2 tests a day. Before ranting at us think your self lucky that you : A have the money for strips. B Are not a Type 2 diabetic. Please read some of the trials and tribulations that some people have had to get strips...

Ptyalin is found in saliva and breaks starch down into maltose and dextrin. If you chew a piece of bread or potato long enough in the mouth it will start to taste sweet, this is the action of the Ptyalin.

With all due respect, most diagnosed Type 2 Diabetics have to fight to get test strips and don't have the luxury of wasting them on random experimentation ! However, some of your points. Urine test strips are specifically formulated to test urine, you would need a blood sugar in excess of 10-12...

Calories, Carbs and Losing Weight. Usually we talk about Carbohydrate reduction as being the most important thing in a Diabetics diet to help stabilize Blood Sugar levels and also to help lose weight. I’m sure I’m not the only one however who ‘plateaued out’ at some point so I also decided to...

Did you check all the links here : http://www.diabetes.co.uk/results.asp?q ... .y=28#1427

You do not say if your mother is a Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetic but her blood sugar levels seem way out of control. Has she been to see the Doctor about this ? It may be that she needs a change in her Insulin regime( your profile mentions Insulin ? ) so that her Levels can be controlled better.

Useful links : Contact details or Find the CAB nearest to you : .http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/index/getadvice.htm Information on work and Benefits: http://www.dwp.gov.uk/directgov/ Rights and obligations contacts. There is a range of organisations and charities that offer advice and...

Get back onto CAB tomorrow, after Bank holiday, chase them up ! You have to be pro-active with CAB as they are mostly volunteers and it is not unknown for things to be forgotten ! Check your mother's household Insurance to see if it will cover legal fees, some do some don't. Google 'free legal...

Check exactly what the sellers description is, Viv. If they have specifically mentioned 'Lite' then they are in the wrong. However, if they have not mentioned 'Lite' then you have picked it up wrong.