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I am curious to hear thoughts on this. Firstly we live in France , so maybe things are different here, my partner who is Type 2 and currently not on insulin has been told by our DR that he needs to go to hospital without delay. His 3 month reading near 13 ( sorry we still use the old reading)...

I am type 2 and living in France, my DR really is rather hopeless and seems to have little understanding of the condition. I am pretty much trying work out what I need to take. I am on slow acting insulin and currently taking 20 units in the morning, ( I would be very interested to know what...

So this weekend my levels seem to be out of control, I am waiting for a call from me diabetes specialist nurse but wondered if anyone has insight into this. I am insulin dependent still not sure whether type 2 or Late onset 1. I was extremely ill over Xmas ended up in hospital with sepsis...

Just got back from the gym, had a 1 hour hard work out weights and cardio, and tested after and hour and still 10.8. Only had chicken Salad for lunch so no carbs so did not take and insulin. Still not sure if I am type 2 on late onset 1. Surely my reading should be lower. Your thoughts please.

I am on insulin and still getting to grips with Carb counting. My reading was 19 after breakfast and taking what I tough the correct does to balance food, so I took a correction does of 3 and tested again is now 20 have not had anything else to eat. Just taken another 3 but getting concerned...

I was asked for a Urine sample this morning and Dr tested to Glucose levels, she was on the phone as I walked in the door and said she is extremely concerned as very high glucose and Ketones evident. We agreed I would take Metformin and drink loads of water. Just tested and glucose is over 55.5...

I need to moan and get some advise. I am really struggling with my levels. Supposed to managing with diet and Metformin yuk ! Just got back from 1.50 workout in the Gym, a bloody hard work out, had very little to eat today. Just tested 15.2, ***!!!! surely this can not be right

I was diagnosed last year and went into complete panic, cut out sugar, low carb dis all the right things. I had incredibly high reading ( bought my self self testing kit, as was not deemed a requirement by nurse, you know the story) Trouble is I have totally lost my way ,I have had a very...

Hi All, I am now into my 4th week of taking Metformin, low carbing but nothing has improved. My lowest reading ever was 9.7 but on average mid teens. Just tested now and 17.9 When my levels get to around 10 I actually start to feel ill, shakey, flu like symptoms, just don't know what is going...

Hi all, Well have been really good with my low carb diet, still not seeing any significant changes sadly very frustrating to say the least. Anyway was really naughty yesterday went to the cinema, has pop corn, went for a meal and had Steak, Jacket potatoe and nicked bit of my sons ice cream oh...

Was diagnosed in Aug ( kind of) have bought have been self monitoring since beginning of Oct. Just can't seem to get me levels down despite low carbing, getting fasting readings of 13.9 and 18.2. Just tested 2 hours after breakfast ( porridge half water/milk, fake sugar) and now bloody 21.4. I...

Dear all, Am newly diagnosed, have been taking all you lovely people's wonderful advice bought the BG machine reduced carbs, trying to do more excercise but nothing seems to be changing, average fasting readings are around 16, during the day 2 hours after eating can be high as anywhere between...

Hi, After much reading on here I have bought a BG testing kit ( against the advice of the Diabetes Nurse). and have used it for the first time this morning, my fist reading is 17.0 ( fasting), I am a bit worried as this seems very high and have been feeling a bit weird this weekend. I have only...

Hi I have just had my first appointment with the Diabetes Nurse, so yes it is official I am diabetic, 2 blood fasting of 15 I don't suppose I am surprised but confused yes. Another blood was taken yesterday and she said unless this came back horrendously bad then I should try to manage my...

Hello, I recently been diagnosed but yet to see the nurse, so wondered in the meantime if someone could tell why I am sooo hungry all the time, I feel I want to eat constantly,. it is crazy have felt like this for a few months. Has anyone got a suggestions what what is going on. As posted...

Hello all, A few weeks ago I requested that my glucose and cholesterol levels to be checked whilst having my routine blood test for and underactive thyroid ( has this for past 10 years) just a bit shocked that both that one and subsequent came back @ 15. Reading on here people seem to be very...