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  1. brassyblonde900

    Newly diagnosed, scared and confused

    Don't feel low. Start off with looking at what YOU CAN EAT for now, Then find 'work-arounds' for the ones that you love but cannot have 'as-is' Eventually you will get to a place that you will be OK with. You will get to appreciate that you are blessed to have a condition in which you can...
  2. brassyblonde900

    Newly diagnosed, scared and confused

    I don't trust any of the books or labels. I reweigh and I use the USDA https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/2305?manu=&fgcd=&ds= They do their own testing so are more accurate. So many times I look up a nutrient value and I see that what the manufacturer has listed is so off the mark. I am...
  3. brassyblonde900

    Milk

    If I were you. I would Call 111 They are in a better position to advice you.
  4. brassyblonde900

    Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

    Your post reminds me of my dilemma. I frequently use 2 BG meters (I am anal haha) One of them has me frequently in 3.6 - 3.9 territory while the other reads at least 1 point more. I decided to rely on the higher reading that gives 1 point more. Today I tested my ketones and it was 5.1. Though...
  5. brassyblonde900

    Blood Glucose Levels - longer term

    I agree with both @Prem51 and Guzzler. I was diagnosed on the 21st of June 2014 with a HbA1c of 10.7% I told my Dr I did not want to go on medication, and to give me a chance to try a 'lifestyle' approach first. I weighed 237lbs. at 5'2" that had me practically super morbidly obese. I Parked my...
  6. brassyblonde900

    Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

    Good day all. According to my code free 5.2 @ 5:00 AM The other BG monitor read 4. I want to do all in my power to prevent complications. I input my readings into an app (less fiddly for me). I am looking forward to my next HbA1c reading at the Dr's, so I can know whether to ditch this code...
  7. brassyblonde900

    Can I write to my GP to have less check ups?

    The Way the GP practices are funded, the more monitoring, tests and prevention strategies the Practice provides its patients, the more its budget is boosted. They are incentivised to encourage patients to come in as often as possible, it boost revenue for them.
  8. brassyblonde900

    Type 2 My 2 Meters are showing 2 different readings

    Hi Everybody, I'm a newbie to the forum and I have a bit of a situation. Here goes; I have 2 BG meters One is the SD code free, which I have had for almost 2yrs, However a week ago I got the Care Sens Dual, This is so I can test my ketone levels, I want to start a ketogenic diet to better...
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