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I am going to see consultant for first time tomorrow(finally!),he wants to do a HBA1C test while I'm there and wondered wheteher or not I need to fast for this test - not testing for lipids just HBA1C. Also asked me if possible to bring two urine samples one from tonight and one from tomorrow...

Does anybody know the best way to find out if medications such as Byetta,Sitagliptin etc are available on NHS prescription in the area in which you are being treated.I am guessing that the postcode lottery may play a part in their availability but would be useful if I could find out before they...

There was an article in a national paper the other day about the benefits of Barley as an agent for helping to lower BS obviously an advantage to us if it works.No real detail on how to take it but suggested as a substitute for rice? Anyone got any comments or ideas on this ?

Went to see new doctor on Friday to get results of previous weeks blood test.Good news (apparently ) is that my HBA1C is now 11.9 compared to 12.5 before, not that good news I thought although he has referred me to Diabetic specialist at hospital.Took BP 150/80 and didn't mention cholesterol...

I'm probably being really stupid here but can someone tell me what a DESMOND course is? I'm off to get my blood results from the new doctor this afternoon.Will let you know how we get on. Pete

Is it ok to use blood testing strips that are out of date or will they give false readings?

My partner and I are both type 2 (she has only recently been diagnosed and is going through the usual NHS route of blood tests,dietician etc) where as I have known I'm type 2 for a few years now. I have previously used Atkins to good effect having lost about 5 stone most of which I have now put...