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I had a hypo which came on so rapidly and I felt on the verge of passing out. Fortunately my hubby rushed and got my glucose tabs and I took 2 of them then ate something. Have had a further low reading since. First was 2.7 and second was 3.2. Still feeling pretty rough. Had same food as I...

I've got a blood testing kit from GP which is a MyLlife Pura but the test strips cost about £19 (Amazon). So I bought the Codefree SD meter as strips were considerably cheaper. However, when I was feeling as if I was becoming hypo this afternoon the Codefree was reading 6.0 whereas the My Life...

Does anyone have an easy recipe for low carb cookies so I don't eat normal biscuits? Would be very grateful for anyone's suggestions.

I am going on holiday soon and it is a long flight (approx 10 hrs). As I have reactive hypoglycaemia, I need to check my BS, especially with the sort of foods offered on long haul flights. Has anyone had problems taking a testing kit on the plane due to the lancets? Would I need a note from the GP?

Can anyone suggest a low carb sweet fix. I am trying and have resisted today to have what I usually eat, only had one ginger biscuit this morning with a cup of tea and all other food has been as suggested by the Dietitian. I'm on a two week trial with a Freestyle Libre due to hypoglycaemia. I'm...

I have been given a Libre system by UCLH as I have reactive hypoglycaemia and they want to check my levels throughout the next two weeks. I've had bariatric surgery and this condition is being seen in a small number of people. I picked up the Libre last night and was told there is likely to be a...

I recently was diagnosed as having reactive hypoglycaemia. Some of my hypos have been down at 2.6 and I had symptoms of dizziness, shakiness, tiredness, headache, tingling/numb lips. Strangely though I have also had many of these symptoms when my BG has been around 4.5. Does anyone experience...

I had been having hypos nearly daily for a couple of weeks. I have adjusted my carbs and it's improved but generally at the lower end of the 4's. Twice I went down to 2.6 and 2.7 and was aware of the hypo and took appropriate action e.g. Glucose tabs. However I had what was exactly the same...

Is there an accurate glucose meter that has economical testing strips. I am a Type 2 diabetic and have been having hypos recently and am testing quite frequently. I thought that because I'd lost a lot of weight that my diabetes had gone as I don't have to take any medication, only to find that...

I had bariatric surgery 2 years ago and have in the last two weeks had 4 hypos. Apparently this can occur in a small number of people. Has anyone had this, heard of it and how would you cope with it. My blood sugars are dipping post prandially to 2.6 - 2.7. It as easy as not having carbs for...

My daughter has been feeling very tired and dropping off to sleep during the day and is feeling quite unwell. She went along to a Walk In Centre as she couldn't get an appt with her doctor. He tested her blood sugar and it was 1.3 after breakfast. Two hours later it was only 2.1 and after 4...

Hi Ive just been started on Gliclazide and it states that you should check your blood sugars regularly. How long after a meal should you check to see if your blood sugar has gone down, 1 or 2 hours? :?

The Metformin the doctor prescribed first gave me terrible problems with diarrhoea. She has put me on Metformin M/R now but it still seems that I am not tolerating them very well. Reading posts written on the forum, most people find that the Modified Release version of Metformin is much...

I had just been started on Metformin as my HbA1c had gone up to 59 (which is 7.55 in old money). The doc said that the tablets could give me diarrhoea. Nice!! I've also read somewhere that it can help with weight loss. I have taken one so far and I feel OK. I am sure the weight loss would...

I have just received my HbA1c reading which is now given as 59. I dont how good or bad that is. I have certainly increased from last year but dont know how bad 59 is. I am seeing my doctor next week for my yearly check where I am sure she will have a "go" about my increased reading. The...

I have been checking my blood glucose for the last couple of weeks as I have an upcoming yearly diabetic check. My readings in the morning have ranged from 8.5 to 11.1 (the later only once but quite frequently in the 9.0's) I am not on medication and am stuggling to diet. Am I at risk of having...

Hi Just wanted to know how many of you test for Type 2 diabetes daily, weekly, monthly or never. I test about 2 to 4 weeks, but recently have been testing daily as I am going for my yearly meeting with the GP this week and I just wanted to know where my levels are. I have to buy my testing...

I am considering purchasing the above monitor as the consumables are much cheaper than those for my current meter, which is a Bayer Contour. Does anyone have one of these meters, do you find it accurate? Is the finger stab any more painful than any other system you've used? It appears that...