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I recently saw that adults can have 90g sugar per day. Not for diabetics tho.? Are there any guidelines for diabetic, type 2 s. The only tip I was given was 5g per 100g. Which i took to mean on food labels in store. No info given on whether this was per meal,; per 100 of a meal , per day Or is...

Hi. Im only on insulin once a day. Occasionally I get lows. These unnerve. I tend to overcompensate. now with consequent higher readings around 11- 15 after the next meal. Any suggestions to quell the fear and to treat a low, (3.1 - 3.8 & two 2.6 over 3 yrs) sensibly,

We are thinking of moving , a bungalow,; or a retirement cottage (lunch provided ); or is it care home If a bungalow is picked Id like to have some meals delivered for 4 days a week. If the retirement one the meals wouldn't be diabetic as such, but I could have portion sizes , I presume...

Hi. I recently read that Levemir is being stopped, presumably that means stopping production Has anyone else heard of this? Was it fake news. ?

It Would be helpful to know how many type 2 diabetics reading this specialist thread; take medication AND one dose of insulin a day. see poll . .

I use a fingerprick device to check readings about6 times a day with a monitor, occasionally i get caught out with a hypo even tho I took a good reading b4 leaving home. i.e a drop from 7 or even 9 within 90 mins to 2.6 - 3.9. My GP is ringng me, a nursing friend suggested a body...

Desmond diabetes courses, Groups were recommended to me 4 years . Sadly,there have been no face to face groups within 30 miles since Covid! Online info or groups may be the answer. Has anyone found any online Desmond courses or tried these ? Does this website do any comprehensive ones...

My readings by 10a.m usually rise 5 points to 12. 13. Sometimes 15. Working out why has proved tough. Insulin 20 units is taken around 6.45. Breakfast of egg or fish , occasional oats with 1/6 apple plus 1 slice of small wholemeal loaf. A friend went for a previous...

Hi . Should I purchase a libra item (with alert)? If so Which? As listed Im type 2 with 1 x insulin in a.m . Im having problems with readings dropping, mostly at night. Occasionally a hypo by day. Around 12 - 3 a.m (bathroom visit time) I test. Often theres a drop of 40% to 50% from...

Hi. I've had some wide ranging results recently with concerns at night . Readings can drop 7 -10 points over night. Last night 13 to 5.8. So if the last daytime read is 9-11 I am doing nightime reading. If this comes up as say 6 @ 2a.m I'm not sure whether to take a swig of Appletise to prevent...

For analysis of diet - a tool, book or website would be helpful to analyse my daily totals. eg calories, protein, carbs, sugar and saturated fats. Is there a such a thing . I've found US sites which are complicated to use. And have a book which doesn't give sugars. Thanks . I use 500 mg...

Query one. Foods, it looks as if the wholemeal sliced bread I use is causing raised blood sugars. Bearing in mind I weigh around 45kg at present after an illness. 49kg usually- can fellow tablet/insulin users suggest replacements for this type of bread ...

Hi my name is Bobby , living on the coast of England. I have a Hearing Dog as I am am severely deaf. but can speak - conversing can be tricky. My dog listens for sounds at home eg alarm clock. doorbell, pill alarm . He lets me know which one it is. He has to go into country or park to be off the...