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    Sugar level over 8.5! What's the damage!

    Hey all, It has been a while since I have last posted here on behalf of my mum. Long story short, my mum has been diabetic for 30 years, and 3 years ago we had a major breakthrough of omitting glicazide off her medication. Furthermore my mum had an accident (non diabetic related) where she...
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    Got results back!

    Hey all Great news my mum got her blood test back and her sugar level has dropped from 78 to 53, from beginning of December last year. She has been on a strict diet, by high protein and low carb and regulary monitoring her sugar level to keep it within normal levels However her cholesterol...
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    Can I eat more if my sugar level is low?

    Hi all, My mum's sugar level has been very good recently. Before meals, it averages between 4 and 5 points occasionallyy 3ish). I am aware that sugar level shouldn't go higher than 8.5 after meals, and no more than 2 point increase. With it being Christmas, my mum has eaten more than she...
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    Why the morning spike!

    Hi all, Finally got my mum sugar level within normal range. She has been on a strict diet of no carbs after 12 noon. Yesterday her sugar level was 5.8 before going to bed. This morning when she woke up, her sugar level was 11.8, and it has been around that high since we taking morning tests for...
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    Sugar Level Average over 10 Points, Should I Omit Carbs!

    Hi all, I am trying to get my mum to eat healthily and bring her sugar level down. Her sugar level is always over 10 (no more than 13) before meals. The only time I ever see her sugar level between 4 and 7 is after her gym session in the morning. Her diet is quite simple, she mainly has...
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    Counting Carbs: Can I eat whatever I want?

    Hiya, First time post, behalf of my mother. My mum has Diabetese type 2 for almost 20 years, and she has recently turned 62 years old. She has been on oral medication to control her sugar level, which is Metfomin 500mg and Glycoside 80mg. Like many people, my mum tends to eat the wrong food...
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    How to diet whilst on medication (Glucoside & Metformin)

    Hi All, my name is Aaron and my mother has been on type 2 diabetes for over 10 years. She is taking glucoside and metformin medicine to help control her sugar levels. There was one stage where mum was really obese and it has taken a lot of encouragement for her to lose weight. 3 years ago she...
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