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Have type 2, metformin, gliclazide and jardiance. Was at routine check up, blood glucose levels perfect. Diabetic nurse checked my urine, it showed ketones. DN checked ketones using blood check, ketones initially at 1.1. Was sent to A &E, levels rose to 3.2. After 2 drips they dropped to...

How often can you get a new meter (free)? How would I do this? TIA

Been type 2 from april 2011, always diet and medicine controlled. Bloods were high in february so my meds were upped to 100mg metformin in morning and 1000mg at teattime, also 160mg gliclazide in morning with 80mg at teattime. Bloods are up again, averaging around 15ish. I dont want to go on...

Just got my current HBA1C, it is down to 70 . What is this as a %age?

Im type 2, managed with tablets and diet for 4 years. Think i have a tummy bug of sorts, diarrhea all afternoon. How do I go about managing my diabetes? Im trying to sip water but if seems to be running thru me, immodium not really helping either

Has anyone ever heard of GASTROPARESIS????? Any advice welcome

This has been mentioned to me but never explained, any advice is very welcomed. Im type 2 taking metformin and gliclazide

Hi all, whats the rule of thumb if you miss a meal? Do you still take your medication then eat as soon as possible?

My daughter has recently got into baking and is desperately wanting to make me a cake, victoria sponge style to begin with. Any recipes i could get her to use? Flour? I could replace sugar with asperatame already in the cupboards Cream? Thanks

Been type 2 from 2011 at 35 years old. Up until recently I believed my diabetes was under control. Noticed a wild thirst the other week, went to gp and my glucose levels were high (at one point 26), ketones high last week so sent to a & e only to be sent home, the doctor said she was "baffled...

Could anyone help with a range for carbs and fats. Nit seeing dietician until 15th of the month

Looking advice, my type 2 is quite off the scale, dont see the dietician for another month. Does anyone know the calorific content goals for me? Im 5 foot 6 inches, 170 lbs and would describe myself as being big boned. PLEASE advise

This is a really silly question, and I'm not sure how to word it. Have been Type 2 diagnosed from April 2011. Sometimes my poo smells like perming lotion????? I have googles this and found reference to this being a sign of ketones????? Can anybody clarify this for me please? I found out I...