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  1. AM1874

    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    Morning folks .. 4.9 at 04.30 .. another good day in store :happy::happy:
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    Late diagnosis of type 2

    Hi @frankbegbie .. and welcome You have certainly made a good move coming here .. since joining this forum the folks here have given me so much info, advice and support that I am now much more confident about the journey ahead. So ask your questions and be assured that you will receive the...
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    Low blood sugars

    Hi @Hartnell6 .. The key point to take on board is that managing and controlling your diabetes through exercise, diet and testing your Blood Glucose seems to be the best way forward for many people. For me, committing to an LCHF (Low Carb High Fat) lifestyle and testing 3-5 times a day seems to...
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    Recently diagnosed

    Hi @Emilyingram123 .. and welcome You have certainly made a good move coming here .. I was diagnosed T2 in early Feb and, like you, I was a bit shell-shocked with no information and no idea of what was happening to me. Since joining this forum, though, the folks here have given me so much info...
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    Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

    Morning folks .. 4.8 at 04.15 .. have a good weekend all :happy:
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    Morning folks .. 4.8 at 04.15 .. have a good weekend all :happy:
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    Unhealthy Drs n nurses

    Hi @parko59 .. and welcome Sadly, the situation that you have experienced is fairly common .. but, putting that aside, you have certainly made a good move coming here .. since joining this forum the folks here have given me so much info, advice and support that I am now much more confident about...
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    I'm Nearly Crying with Delight!!

    Hi @Rachox .. Well done and many congrats on your excellent results :happy::happy: For you sig block, hover over you username in the main red header bar and look for "Signature" in the drop down box (it's second down on the l/h side) Click on this and then you can type in whatever you want for...
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    Hoping someone's awake to help me

    The advice is that if you miss one dose .. start again with the next one. Don't try to take your meds out of sync to catch up .. and it's only one tablet so missing it won't do you any real harm
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    Should levels be dropping quicker?

    Hi @charliebarker .. and welcome Sounds as though you are doing everything right so far but, as other folk have said above, it takes some for your body to adjust and your numbers to stabilise. You might find that intermittent fasting helps .. see the discussion on the Low Carb Diet forum ...
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    Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

    Morning folks .. 4.7 at 04.30 .. feeling good :happy:
  12. AM1874

    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    Morning folks .. 4.7 at 04.30 .. feeling good :happy:
  13. AM1874

    Blood Glucose Testing Meter- Help!!:)

    Hi @Soozieann .. and welcome It's important that you get yourself a test meter and, for this, the following websites might help: https://homehealth-uk.com/product-category/blood-glucose/ for the SD Codefree meter, which costs £12.98 (you don't pay VAT) or...
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    Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

    Morning folks .. 4.8 at 04.45 .. golf comp today and then I'm off to see my lovely grandaughters :happy::happy:
  15. AM1874

    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    Morning folks .. 4.8 at 04.45 .. golf comp today and then I'm off to see my lovely grandaughters :happy::happy:
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    Wish me good luck

    Hi @Rezvan97 .. Nervous is good .. it raises your adrenaline level which makes you focus better. Yes, it might also raise your BS readings but these will come down again in a short time. Concentrate on what you "know" for your exam, and don't worry about what you think you don't know .. you'll...
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    My sweet tooth

    Hi @lynbrown .. I agree with the other folk above about your raisins .. also it is a top priority that you get yourself a test meter and, for this, the following websites might help: https://homehealth-uk.com/product-category/blood-glucose/ for the SD Codefree meter, which costs £12.98 (you...
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    Recently diagnosed

    Hi @Liam8668 .. and welcome You have certainly made a good move coming here .. since joining this forum the folks here have given me so much info, advice and support that I am now much more confident about the journey ahead. So ask your questions and be assured that you will receive the answers...
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    Good carbs/bad carbs

    Hi @jeanser .. Managing and controlling your diabetes through exercise, diet and testing your Blood Glucose seems to be the best way forward for many people. For me, committing to an LCHF (Low Carb High Fat) lifestyle and testing 3-5 times a day seems to be working and you'll find that there is...
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    carbs

    Hi @terminator .. You may have seen this already but I have tagged @daisy1 for you and I suggest that you read up on the Low Carb Program in the information that she will soon be sending you. You might also find the discussion on the Low Carb Diet forum helpful .. and the following Diet Doctor...
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