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i recently had my eye scan and was told by letter that I was showing signs of maculopathy. I have subsequently received an appointment to attend a local eye clinic. I am a bit deflated by this as my blood glucose reading for the past year and a half has been excellent as has my BP and...

I recently (on the doctors orders) stared testing myself more regularly. I have been doing this and have been at times alarmed at readings of, on average, 12 -15. Having not tested regularly for some time I used my test strips that have been sitting in the cupboard for around 8 months. I ran...

I'm a bit confused, my levels have been high over the last week or so, I'm doing my best to lose some weight (1/2 stone), going to the gym twice a week and also being as active as I can, before revisiting the doctor again for an assessment. I'm concerned having read it might be dangerous to...

I just tested my blood this morning having had a cup of tea with milk. My meter said 17.5 as I reeled back in shock I wondered what had caused this, my reading first thing in the morning is usually about 9 (before the cup of tea) . Does tea with milk have such an effect on levels, or should I be...

Apologies if this is an old chestnut but I like a little bit of honey on my porridge (1/2 teaspoonful) is this a good thing or not, and how does honey rate in the allowed/not allowed stakes? Thanks Andrew

Hi I've just joined the forum but have been type 2 for a few years now. There don't seem to be any apparent problems healthwise, feet eyes, etc need to lose a few kilos though. What I have decided is that I need to take more control of everything, mostly my blood testing, which has been erratic...