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My fasting bg is usually around 6.9 but today 7.3

I am wondering if I should invest in a Libre cgm or similar because I have to get my weight down and must be missing something with my finger prick system. Where is best to buy and will it work with my Nokia Android phone. Replies appreciated as I am becoming overwhelmed with everything that's...

Thank you for your reply. I haven't seen an endo for many years...he did discover that I have Pernicious Anaemia and got me on to B12 injections but after that he shunted me back to gp. Unfortunately like many people I am finding it very difficult to get to see a GP and since my previous one...

I am T2 and have been fine for several years with dietary control, however after a rough patch with an MS flare up and lots of steroids I have gained weight and my Hba1c level is up to 54 . I was put on Metformin 500 SR twice a day but it hasn't brought my numbers down despite my finger prick...

You have my sympathy, I am the same. I have been addicted to sugary foods all my life ( 70 years ) I remember as a small child being desperate for sweets etc. Unfortunately I too have many other complex illnesses and my mobility is very limited so like you having something nearby to reach for is...

Well I am now totally freaked out by all this info. I am allergic to eggs so many " easy " meal options are out for me. I also cannot eat beef which is fine because I don't like it anyway. My fav food is bread and I have other illnesses besides being T2 for which I take meds that make me...

Hi all, has anyone been referred by nurse to the Low Carb Program via NHS please ? My nurse said she could refer me and has chased it up twice but I haven't heard anything from them and it's been two months. I was hoping to try it through the NHS route before spending out the membership fee.

Absolutely agree with your nurse, however I was turned down flat when I requested a meter. I got myself a free meter, Contour but steips are expensive. My hope is that by recording food + levels I can gradually reduce how many times per day I test but feel the cost is worthwhile at the moment. I...

Hello, I am looking for any help or information that you may know as to recipes etc for my friends 12 year old. He has been on insulin for several years and this week diagnosed coeliac...now shopping is a nightmare. Anyone else in this position ? Anyone know of any info...other than Coeliac...