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  1. Bigbumcooper

    DESMOND Course .

    Oh no, I was diagnosed in December as type 2 and attending my first part of the Xpert course tomorrow. I have done my homework but thought it would be a good thing to do, not sure now!
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    Testing times

    I test my levels as soon as I get up In the morning, 5.15am, and it is between 7 and 8, but if I test it before breakfast at work, 7am, it’s approx 6?? Am I testing at the correct times?
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    Type 2 Heavy Cold

    Does having a bad cold increase blood sugar readings? Mine seem to have gone up today but not done anything different?
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    Type 2 Testing strips

    I did mean buy[emoji3]
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    Type 2 Testing strips

    Where is the cheapest place to but testing strips ?
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    Morning readings

    Thank you, will take a look
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    Morning readings

    Morning all, I was diagnosed type 2 in December and take 4 metformin and one Gliclazide. My initial reading at the docs was 17.4 but tend to be well under 8 now. My morning reading when getting up is around 7-8 and readings in the day between 6-8. Is this ok? Had a hospital appointment this week...
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    Type 2s: What have you eaten today?

    Bacon, mushrooms, eggs, sausage and beans for breakfast High protein roll with cheese and ham and an orange for lunch Dinner will be homemade curry with a glass of red
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    Type 2s: What have you eaten today?

    Breakfast, Greek yoghurt,oats and berries Lunch, Lidl protein roll with ham, cheese and salad and orange Dinner, out later will be steak, salad, few chips and glass if red
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    Type 2 blood sugar testing or not

    I have been told to test before and 2 hours after each meal to see what happens with different foods, it is helping me learn what works for me
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    Type 2 Eating out

    Thank you all, had a glass of red and tandoori salmon and salad. I’m on x3 mentformin and 2 Gliclazide, was 17.9 reading at docs 4 weeks ago. Down to 10.6 at highest and lowest after long walk 5.2
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    Type 2 Eating out

    Hi, I was diagnosed type 2 4 weeks ago and am out for a curry with friends tonight. Any suggestions for the best things to pick?
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