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    Confusion in carb content of pulses, beans etc

    Hi I'm relatively new to this business of carb counting, and its not been that much of a hassle so far, 'til now that is, re carb counting beans, lentils and pulses. I know we should aim to go moderately on these, so i've tried to select the lowest possible carb content, highest fibre, low/no...
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    Alcohol & Blood Sugar

    Could alcohol theoretically counteract hyperglycemia? If I hypothetically had an unexpected high once in a blue moon, say excessive carbs during a special occasion, and am only a diet&exercise diabetic, would it be worth my while consuming a unit of clear spirit alcohol?
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    Visceral Body Fat MRI

    Hey, just wondering if anyone has ever asked their doctor for an MRI to evaluate visceral body fat percentage? I know my GP will probably refuse, but I'd be very interested in finding out, being a 60kg type 2 diabetic with no genetic history at all. It might provide some closure as to how a...
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    Fish and Mercury

    Hi I'm a recently diagnosed type 2 diabetic. I've never really been a big fish eater but found john west canned tuna a great way to fill a gap, fat and carb free for the most part. I had previously avoided ever trying the stuff based on my own and unfounded preconception of mercury poisoning...
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    Anyone out there like me?

    Finally diagnosed type 2, after an age of arguing for tests with doctors. Definitively not LADA, in light of GAD and C-peptide tests. A 20 year old guy, at 65kg, a BMI of 21. Have beginnings of DME at diagnosis. It sucks big time,I know prognosis is pretty ***** for such an early age, but sure...
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    Daily Blood Sugars

    Yes so far as I can tell with myself, there seems to be a postprandial increase in frequency, and reduction in colour. But the fact that on a particular day normal nondiabetic BG levels leave no discernible difference in frequency is puzzling, I was even told by a college professor (nephrology...
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    Daily Blood Sugars

    I suppose it's the norm for some people, but I could usually go only three times daily since the past month and half, it's weird... Out of interest, how often would you go on a day of really good BG readings? Or does it have any impact at all?
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    Daily Blood Sugars

    Hello all. For the past month and a half or so I have had an acute increase in urination frequency, in addition to bizarre onsets of fatigue. As a med student my mind hyperchondric mind jumped to diabetes and I booked an appointment with my gp. In the meantime I tested my urine and found glucose...
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    Misdiagnosed So Confused

    No that wasn't me... Believe I'm the one that wants d the least, and I don't want to ignore the obvious symptoms for months down the line... The only test I've yet to take is an oral glucose that should clarify all
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    Frequency of Urination

    Simple, when you were first diagnosed, how frequently were you urinating? After stabilising your blood sugars, did this frequency decrease or remain static? Thanks
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    Kidney disease

    Has anyone had kidney disease as part of their diabetes diagnosis? Also, does anyone have an idea as to how long on average it takes for kidney disease to post diagnosis?
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    Misdiagnosed So Confused

    How often were you guys with t2 urinating before diagnosis?
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    Misdiagnosed So Confused

    I think I might buy one, how much are they? And the strips and lancets?
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    Misdiagnosed So Confused

    Yes that's what happens yellow during the night and clear morning into aftermoon
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    Misdiagnosed So Confused

    My potassium was lower than normal, but I haven't got the result from the second urinalysis, the second dipstick test seemed to have registered higher RBC and proteins and ketones. Never had a uti and have no pain in that region, and sometimes after eating my urine is completely clear, and a...
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    Misdiagnosed So Confused

    Such as?
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    Misdiagnosed So Confused

    I have for the past week exhibited all the symptoms of diabetes. Dry mouth, urinating almost every hour, slight tired ness after eating. I have gone to 2 doctors. There was no glucose in both separate urinalysis dipstick tests, and no infection present in urine lab test. My fasting blood...