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I’m not on Gliclazide.

Well they didn’t. In fact they’ve told me very little. It’s not uncommon.

I don’t drive. Can but don’t. I did retest and got LO as my reading. I know that’s worse lol. I’m a bit bemused by it all as my regime hasn’t really changed these last 6 weeks or so and my readings have been between 1.7 and 9.7 and the latter was definitely a dodgy strip. My bloods always...

Thank you. I feel okay thanks. I will certainly mention it to my doctor.

Well the monitor is working fine. I’ve tested it as suggested. Could have been a rogue strip..may have been a genuine reading. All I can tell people is what it said and how I felt at the time. My diabetic nurse says anything under 3.0 is to be concerned at. 3.3 was, in her words, a bit lower...

Hey, don't be embarrassed about how you've treated your diabetes. None of us know it all and, starting out we usually make a mess of things and I am sure most of us (including me) hit bumps along the road because its all a balancing act and sometimes, for a number of reasons, that balance goes...

My new belt is coming today!. Just hope its not too wide..

Hi Jim, No, that's not been mentioned. Not yet. I have a formal meds review on 11th March so I will bring it up then. Its not my usual doctor so we will see if I get anywhere with her.

No I don't drive. I can but my partner does all that. I cant predict other road users actions so, after five accidents in 18 months, I stopped driving. Keep my licence more for emergencies and as proof of identity. I had to get to work and didn't have anything fast acting to hand so I had to...

Thank you. I cant cope with roast potatoes, only new potatoes, mash and chips. Since the second and third options are definite no-goes, my choice is, as ever, limited.

Or better still, make your own from mince with a bit of onion. We always have mince floating about. It magically appears in our fridge.

I am but I am Autistic. I cant wear clothes that someone else has worn. Just one of my "things". I give stuff to charity but can't buy from one.

That’s very kind of you, much appreciated.

I agree...but I go with what I have. My mother carried mini mars bars with her at all times as recommended by her doctor. I now have mini eggs.

Interesting. Thanks for that.

Emergencies only!

Update : I have checked my monitor. Battery fine and test readings fine. Medical advice taken. Doctor said I did okay by eating strawberries (forgot I’d found them in our fridge) but should have had a cuppa with real sugar in it. (Didn’t occur to me as was doing partners breakfast..) - must...

Anything is possible. I washed my hands before I tested. Blood flow was very slow but after the 1.7 I tried another finger. Actually I ate some strawberries after the LO reading, just remembered I found them in the fridge. Then work and the cupcake.

Well, in fairness, I haven't felt unwell more than I am always unwell so I wouldn't call 999. I thought about calling 111 but there's plenty of online advice about hypoglycaemia so I ate sugary foods, drank a sugary drink and there was no discernible difference in how I felt. I had no sweating...

Really ?. I have reflected on potential causes of whatever this was and expressed a view based on knowing myself and what I have eaten or done in the last 48-72 hours. Don't tell me I am "really not taking this seriously enough". If I hadn't thought it serious I would not have posted on here...