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Visited GP this morning following a bad night with sickness and severe headache. After various checks, was prescribed anti sickness meds and co-codomal and told to go home and rest. I explained that my BG was very well controlled (thanks to strict LCHF) and noted I'd been getting abnormally...

Thanks for that Bluetit. I've followed the advice of the majority on here and decided LCHF is the way to go. Ive not had any bread, rice, potatoes or beer since new years day. Only thing I could say I've missed is the cold beer with a curry. Red wine with the cheese board is great though!

Following on from a finger prick test by my doctor (19.8) i have just received the result from the first HBa1c. It came back as 68.3. I have my first clinic appointment next week, presumably the DN will officially confirm that I'm diabetic and give me a care plan?. I'm currently taking Metformin...

Hi everyone, Got my codefree meter a few days ago, and have been monitoring the effect of different foods. Forgive me if this is a daft question - following a meal i did a fingerpick test and the meter recorded 3.8. I thought this was odd, so tested again on a different finger, which gave a...

Thanks Bluetit, I have ordered a codefree meter, hopefully it be delivered tomorrow. Yes, I've been asked to fast from 10pm the night before the test. I'll take my own readings/monitor with me and offer them to the DN. Not sure how these will be received though!

Doh! I'm recently diagnosed and trying to educate myself what is good and bad. Till now, a lager drinker. Last night I thought I was being good and only drank Amaretto with diet coke. No wonder i feel like **** today! :***:

Hi all, i've been devouring this site, its been so helpful so far. Please forgive my ignorance, quick question... Following my one and only BG test last Monday (19.8) and being told I'm diabetic by my Dr. I have radically changed my diet, exercised every day and taken my medication. How much...

Thanks everyone, what a warm welcome! I'm humbled by your openness to share. What i'm finding difficult, is the fact the Dr. stated the BG result was conclusive, he only took one sample, a five second reading and that was that. Is it possible that the diabetic clinic will make a different...

Thank you for your speedy replies, i really appreciate your support. Some facts and figures to complete the picture... Age - 50 Height - 5:10 Weight - 96.6 BMI - 30.5 Sancho - thanks for the note re prescription charges. Every cloud has a silver lining! Can you advise whether I am entitled...

Hi all, I visited my GP at 09.20 yesterday morning, this was following advice given to me from the NHS website. Basically I have noticed how much i was drinking and the always thirsty feeling. The doctor did a blood test and bluntly told me i was diabetic and prescribed 500mg of metformin...