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  1. magsiesss

    Hi everyone.

    I know its easy to say, but there is no point in "beating yourself up" ... its all part of the learning process I reckon. Everyone is different and that is the same with your diabetes and how people deal with it. Have a look around the forum, don't be afriad to jump in and ask questions, I am...
  2. magsiesss

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

    5.2 this morning and treating myself to a cuppa with 1/2 teaspoon of sugar Its Sunday and the sun is shining - have a wonderful day x
  3. magsiesss

    Think I've had my first Hypo...

    Well this morning I felt weird too - so as I was at home, managed to test myself too. I was 4 and felt much the same as @Meady74 .... I am not gonna wait to see if its a false hypo or not - I always carry sweets as it happens all too often.
  4. magsiesss

    Type 2 Life

    LOL ... from the sound of us, most of us will have a few drinks then anything could happen. It could be a blast!
  5. magsiesss

    Type 2 Life

    ha! ... the very reason I don't work often on a Monday - I have always disliked working them
  6. magsiesss

    Type 2 Life

    I have seen my DN once, but my GP several times - which is good for me. My readings are averaging about 6 at the moment which is not too bad. My partner's levels should be reducing soon - in January he was 59 - so his doc, is not too concerned, the GP was more concerned about his iron levels...
  7. magsiesss

    Type 2 Life

    If I were you, I would certainly go to your GP and have a chat about the hypos. I was reading the Glic info sheet this morning and it does state that if you have too many hypos, go to your GP as he might have to check your medication.
  8. magsiesss

    Type 2 Life

    I have a Gluco Nexus RX and it was provided by the GP because if my readings went to 25 over the weekend I was diagnosed, I was to report to A&E who he had alerted I might present as an emergency (I didn't). I have used the meter and get test strips at the moment on prescription - but without...
  9. magsiesss

    Type 2 Life

    You can install the app and download the readings to your PC I printed out the graph (first page of print results) for the doc ... he was well impressed
  10. magsiesss

    Weekly weigh in - Fridays

    Still no weight loss for me ... perhaps next week 1) Once a trainer has sorted out a fitness programme for me at the gym 2) When I see the doc next week (reduce Glic amd discuss thyroid issues) Fingers crossed
  11. magsiesss

    Type 2 Newly diagnosed - can I reverse it?

    I have only been diagnosed diabetic just over 2 months ago. As you can see from my sig - my levels have reduced enormously. I think the trick is to learn as much as you can and the various options open to you. By coming to this forum, you have made a great start (my doc advised me to come...
  12. magsiesss

    Good Results!!..

    Well done .... I have also just signed up for the gym in the hope it will help me loose weight Still lost nothing despite walking every day ...
  13. magsiesss

    Type 2 Life

    At home now for lunch = but turned up at the GP's surgery this morning to find out my appt is next Wednesday!! However - had a chat with the receptionist and BINGO ... got told that my HbA1C was 59 Very happy with that as I was diagnosed 2 months ago and not the 3 the test covers AND the doc...
  14. magsiesss

    Type 2 Life

    I have a day ahead I am not looking forward to, well I am in one way as I want to see if HbA1C results have lowered in the 2 months since my diagnosis and obviously find out more re the thyroid. Work ... (nuf said) at 6.30 this evening an induction at the gym (HELP !!!! what have I done and...
  15. magsiesss

    Type 2 Life

    Hang in there and keep doing what works for you - you are so supportive of others but perhaps you too also need an additional hug and an extra "well done". x
  16. magsiesss

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

    5.5 this morning. Will be seeing doc in just over an hour for additional diagnosis and see what bloods were after 2 months.
  17. magsiesss

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

    6.6 - bad night really, woke up several times. Off to see about gym membership today horahhh
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