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After initially doing really well at diagnosis following LCHF diet & testing I got complacent & fell off the wagon which along with steroids resulted in my ending up in A&E with levels of 33+ in January. Saw GP & my Hba1c was 91. Had a repeat done after 6 weeks. Anyway I've just had a text...

Sometimes I get BG readings that don't seem to make any sense. This afternoon checked blood 8.2. Ate one of those boxes of 3colour/ type melons to see what it did to me. (I know I shouldn't really have had anything else with that level!!) Tested 2 hours later - 6.6!! I'd had lunch of cheese &...

Just been watching programme on BBC1 with Gloria Hunniford. Talking about the 'Diabetes epidemic'. She described how she was diagnosed as Prediabetic & had to change her diet drastically. She mentioned cutting out sugar- sweets & cake etc but sadly also mentioned fat. Then she did go & speak...

Hello I'm type 2- diagnosed 4 years ago. Had a bad 'fall off wagon' at New Year but back on track now with levels below 8- low carbing & 2000 Metformin/ day. Anyway have just taken off my toe nail varnish & found a red spot on my big toe nail. Thought it was red nail varnish (but the colour I...

Hello. I've just started using the 'carbs & cals app' & am finding it really useful. However having a couple of problems with it & wondered if there was an expert out there- someone who uses it a lot - or is better with technology than me?!!! First problem is - I cant get it to add duration of...

Have just come back from a good appt with GP. so thought I'd let you know about it! At my practice there is one GP who has an interest in Diabetes - I don't know what extra training/ experience he has ( will ask next time I go actually). I've had a bad 'fall off wagon' - please see previous...

Haven't been on here for a good while & of course related to that I guess- I've fallen off the wagon. Was diagnosed nearly 4 years ago (week of my 50th birthday) Type 2. Following support/ information on here I halved my Hba1c in less than 6 months & was doing great. I have complicated...

Had my first 3 month Diabetic review with GP today. He said if he gave out stickers to adults I would get the biggest best one ever!! I've got my HbA1c down from 103/ 11.6% to 51/ 7.0 in just over 3 months whilst on steroids & with Exercise Induced Anaphylaxis!! I know I've some way to go but am...

I access the forum on my iPhone, when I want to look at New Posts it comes up & asks me to login, which I do. Then if I want to Post it asks me again, which I do, then if I want to preview my post it asks again & often seems to mislay my post when I try & go back for it(?!!) then when I press...

Diagnosed just over a month ago (type 2). Saw my GP on thurs to see how I was getting on. My kidneys are ok. Showed him my graphs from my meter (got an iBGStar which he was rather intrigued by) he was very impressed by my levels - down from 19.8 to 6's & 7's- he said I had done particularly well...

Do I need to let my car insurance company know that I've been diagnosed Type 2 but am only on diet / exercise please?

Hello, Recently (3+ weeks) diagnosed Type 2 - so still getting my head round things. Anyway i was just coming downstairs (in bare feet i must admit!!) & failed to notice that Dusty my 15 week old Jack Russell puppy had done a wee on the tiled kitchen floor at the bottom of the stairs!! i trod in...

Well had my first appt with practice nurse today -had read lots on here so wasn't expecting marvels - but OMG!! Firstly she checked my BP 100/60 so I'm pleased about that. Asked her about my cholesterol she said 'it's not bad' but wasn't keen on giving me the actual numbers but did write them...

Getting my head around blood glucose levels, Hba1c etc & know a bit about BP from my previous job but feel to be a bit in the dark about cholesterol. Could anyone give me a 'fools guide' please? Thanks in anticipation. Sunny

Was my 50th Birthday yesterday- felt very old this year & couldn't even eat loads of cake to make myself feel better!! Anyway being short of strips I had a day off testing yesterday but was still very restrained. Anyway have tested after my meal this evening & my BG was 7.4!!! Am really pleased...

Only been diagnosed for a week so working hard to get my levels down. Saw my GP last week & he has referred me for retinopathy check but didn't give me an idea of how long I'd have to wait. Anyway since then my eyesight has really deteriorated- I usually have to wear reading glasses but...

Hello, I introduced myself a couple of weeks ago. Have been diagnosed now Type 2!!Saw GP last week told me there was no evidence to suggest that testing helped control(?!!!!) I told him I'd bought a meter- he eventually agreed to prescribe me 50 strips & some lancets to get an idea of foods I...

Hello all - just to say hello. I am literally just in the process of being diagnosed - they have mentioned Type 3 caused by the steroids I'm on for another medical condition which is very debilitating & a big challenge to cope with!!! I have had unbearable thirst for a few months with horrendous...