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Hi everyone, I’ve recently come down with a virulent case of gastroenteritis. Having not eaten for over 36 hours I expected my fasting blood sugar to be low, but it came out as 9.5. My usual readings are between 5 and 6 and this is entirely regulated by diet. Can anyone tell me why this should...

Hi, I'm a fairly recently diagnosed T2. I have been treating my condition by diet alone to date(LCHF). My BS readings are usually between 5-6. I was just wondering if anyone has taken their meds ( I have Metformin, it was prescribed when I was first diagnosed) on a temporary basis, just to carry...

Hi I'm new to all this and I received my Accu-Chek Performa Nano this morning from the SN. I tried it out at lunch time, pricked my finger ok and held strip to blob of blood but couldn't get a reading. I kept pushing at the prick area to get more blood out but nothing happened. I tried again on...

I was diagnosed diabetic last week and this morning I had my first appointment with the DN. I have been given a monitor to check my BG and a few starter strips but will have to buy my own thereafter. I haven't used it yet. I am also being put down for a diabetes education day, which will happen...