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I am type 2 diabetic on insulin. My readings are steadily rising. My pre lunch reading was 20:4. Is this acceptable?

My son in law has shingles. As a type 2 diabetic on insulin, aged 73, am I at risk if mixing with him and his family. Should I avoid contact or am I ok? Thanks in advance for the advice.

I am currently taking Prednisolone (3 years now). I am a type 2 diabetic on insulin. I am aware that steroids cause a rise in readings, but I am also now being told that my readings can drop low due to steroids. Is this possible?

Hi everyone. Advice please. I have been type 2 diabetic for several years. Currently on Gliclazide, Empagliflozin and insulin. I have other issues to complicate things but am experiencing swelling and numbness in both legs/feet. My left foot has lost a lot of feeling with three toes almost...

I have been having rising Blood sugar readings for months. My GP seems to be dragging his feet for some unknown reason. My fasting readings are never below 14mmol/L. My latest blood test came back today, HbA1c 11.7% (105). My GP still only prescribes 3 x 80mg Gliclazide daily, and seems to think...

Can anyone offer advice? After having lost my wife 6 months ago my readings have been slowly rising. My last Hba1c was 92 (10.6), about 6 weeks ago. I only normally test my fasting reading which is currently averaging 14.5 mmol/L. However I have just taken another reading which was about 2 hours...

Can anyone offer any advice. I was diagnosed type 2 about 4 years ago. I am disabled so exercise was out of the question, but I tried to restrict my carb intake and as a consequence my Hba1c improved, down to 6.2. I also lost weight, although I was not overweight at the time. However, my wife...

Hi everyone, I am looking for some advice to try to clarify my increasing confusion. I have tried to educate myself as much as possible but all I seem to achieve is more confusion. I was diagnosed type 2 about 3 years ago. Initially trying diet and exercise, although I am unable to exercise due...

I am currently trying to control my diabetes (type 2) with diet only. Is there a level of Hba1c at which medication is prescribed?

I am currently trying a low carb diet, after being diagnosed Type2 approx 2 years ago. I am unable to exercise much so I am testing regularly after eating at 1 hr and 2 hr, low carbs where possible. However I am getting conflicting readings after eating the same food e.g. today had 3 thin slices...

I was diagnosed with type 2 approx. 2 years ago. There has been little helpful advice given by the professionals, most of my knowledge having been gained from this forum and reading etc. However, I am still confused regarding levels to aim for in terms of targets. Could anyone advise me...

Hi Everyone I was diagnosed type 2 adout 18 months ago. I am currently trying control by diet. I cannot exercise as I have had 3 back operations and have been left with nerve damage, and am disabled. I have been trying to eat sensibly and have recently started to self test. I am a bit confused...