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  1. Gary25566

    Type 2 (most likely) - feeling really ashamed

    An amazing app I had my doubts but if you watch what you eat and portion control you can eat anything within reason.
  2. Gary25566

    Type 2 (most likely) - feeling really ashamed

    Triglycerides should be less than 2
  3. Gary25566

    Type 2 (most likely) - feeling really ashamed

    Triglycerides went up to a mental 26 and the weight went up to 21.6 stone The diabetes was kept under control but the rest was just as serious. I'm also from a long line of male diabetics
  4. Gary25566

    Type 2 (most likely) - feeling really ashamed

    Don't up the fats just balance it out If you up the fats you will just end up with a loads of other problems (from experience) try using an app called myfitnesspal this will help you balance the correct foods and lose weight (2 stone in 69 days myself)
  5. Gary25566

    Type 2 (most likely) - feeling really ashamed

    Good stuff I was a pre diabetic for a good number of years then 10 years on metformin and finally insulin .....So let's hope your results are all good x
  6. Gary25566

    Type 2 (most likely) - feeling really ashamed

    Would love to hear how your test went
  7. Gary25566

    How do you feel when high?

    Pmsl it's the first time I have heard of high blood sugars making anyone horny Most diabetics can't raise a smile with high sugars lol Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
  8. Gary25566

    How do you feel when high?

    You sure that's not low blood pressure ? I feel like this if my sugar is low Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
  9. Gary25566

    Introduce Yourself: Answer Some Personal Questions

    - What is your name? Gary - How old are you? 48 - Are you male or female? Male - Which country are you from? England - Which city/area do you live in? Milton Keynes - Are you religious? No - Pick three words to describe your personality. Funny Honest Caring - Do you have any pets? Dog German...
  10. Gary25566

    Type 2 (most likely) - feeling really ashamed

    Don't feel shame diabetes can run in family's as it does in mine. We are all guilty of the it can't happen to me thoughts but this is the start of the rest of your life and after a few changes you will be just fine x
  11. Gary25566

    So, how much jelly?

    I love my jelly treat, my wife makes the sugar free one and it's only 16 calories or less for half a packet which makes a nice dessert bowl full The one I like the best is the lime one (no product plug but the maker has the same name as a hare on a tv show from the early 70s called Pipkins)
  12. Gary25566

    How do you feel when high?

    Another thing is and I hope it's ok to plug an app on here. I use myfitnesspal (all one word) app it helps me control my sugar because telling the app what you are eating helps it work out your carbs fat and protein for the day and since using it I have reduced my insulin by at least 8 to 10...
  13. Gary25566

    How do you feel when high?

    I get a warm feeling like a burning inside when high and like some other's I get real cranky. I guess it's different for each person but it's good to know the warning signs
  14. Gary25566

    I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 2 days ago.

    You are welcome I hope you find some good advice Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
  15. Gary25566

    No hypos

    Touch wood no hypos in over 2 years Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
  16. Gary25566

    No hypos

    Novamix 30 twice and 4 metformin daily Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
  17. Gary25566

    I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 2 days ago.

    I was in the same boat as you three your ago when I started insulin the NHS was as helpful as a chocolate fire guard I found google to be a good source of information on low sugar foods The dietitian was useless unless you have plenty of money for fresh fish and low fat foods ect My big...
  18. Gary25566

    metformin or not

    Stick with the tablets as without them your sugar might start to rise again And as mentioned get your nurse to check you with a glucose blood machine Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
  19. Gary25566

    Called into the office for using my insulin in staffroom

    I had this at a family party my own brother asked me to go in a side room to inject myself I would carry on and it's your medicine and you have all the rights on your side Narrow minded people should not upset you just ignore the fools Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
  20. Gary25566

    the phone rang

    I wouldn't worry to much when I was first found to be diabetic my readings were 35 and the doctors still made me wait 3 months before I got any medication from the hospital specialist Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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