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I have found in the past when I have tried to test several times a day, that my fingers get sore, and this makes me reluctant to prick them yet again, the only digit that doesn't get sore is my thumb but I have read that you shouldn't use your index finger or your thumb for pricking, why is...

I am glad I have found this 'non low-carb forum' and have read many of the posts, so its good to see that I am not the only one who couldn't see how to survive with minimal carbs. I have as of today decided that I MUST get my BS under control, it was once again in the 14's before breakfast, I...

Many thanks to all who have taken the time to post back, I have read them all and taken on board what was said (some with anger, some with tears), and I am trying to make a new start my BG before breakfast today was again 14.6, and I am already on 4 metformin and 2 gliclazide? (excuse spelling)...

HI I have posted on here in the past but never come back, as everyone seems to be in control of their lives and diabetes, and I am not, still in denial, although I was diagnosed about 2 years ago (I think) and never made a note of date. I have periods where I test regularly and do my best to...

Hi All I have posted on here before (although I am not a regular) I have been diagnosed with T2 for about a year, I am on 2 x metformin twice a day. My BG this am at 8am was 12.6. I haven't tested BG since middle of October when I came back from holiday, as I seem to be in denial of my...

New to all this low carb and diabetes stuff. Is low carb the same as Low GI diet,. as I have been reading up on this, and its all my favourite foods that are HIgh GI, so am struggling, as can't live without bread. T

Hi Thought I had already posted this earlier today, but can't find it on forum. I just wanted some advise as to how many grams are classed as a 'low carb' meal or a days worth of carb's. I eat quite alot of bread as I find this leaves me more forefilled than other carbs' although I have...

HI Thanks to all who have replied. A typical day is:- 1 Oatibix or mini shredded wheat with banana/strawberries and skimmed milk or toast and jam (1 or 2 rounds) fried bacon, egg etc occaisonaly at weekends for breakfast wholemeal bread sandwich - ham and tomato - cream cheese and cucumber...

HI I am new to this forum, I am 43 year old female, I have been Impaired Gloucose Intolerent for a couple of years but my last HbA1c in June was 9.5% so I have been put on 1 Metformin 500mg 3 times a day. I have been checking my BG ssince June when I get up most mornings and it has been between...