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Re: Contour USB accuracy doubts 3 days in compared to Accu-c I have come across the same issues with the USB. Generally it would state that I was lower. I did several cross check samples with my Accu. The control test was within the acceptable range...just. I think the advice of one type...

:roll: also watch out for smoothies and my friend was caught out by drinking a lot of flavoured water that stuff is full of sugar (most brands anyway)

:oops: Yeah point taken Ken, I doubt that he would have recommended it because of the interactions. Serves me right I guess cos' it didn't work. Thanks for the advice everyone..

Hi One issue I have with Diabetes is that cuts, sores, grazes etc take a looong time to heal :? I picked up athletes foot on one toe but it is deep (rest of foot ok) so I went for that Lamisil Once treatment (had to tell a lie to the pharmacist when he asked if I was diabetic) and it hasn't...

Hi Lows 'officially' start at 4. But...different people feel lows at a higher level. I tend to start the shakes around 4.3 and can almost guarantee 10 mins later I will be below 4. :shock:

Hi I too had a lot of problems with Metformin. I came off them and have tried the slow release version and I get on a lot better. Saw the Nurse today and I have to increase again so this may test the slow release version... :roll: Met is not the be and end all so it is worth going back to...

What about Granola? Is this OK :?

Hi I am in agreement with the others. Met is the first line of defence - I could not take the normal tablet but the slow release works much better for me... Your level is quite concerning. For example my local authorities flow chart of diabetes treatment state that a random reading greater...

Hi For me - I start to get feeling of hypo 4.3 and below, I shake, sweat, feel cold and drowsy/fatigued and want to eat BIG style anything sweet...sometimes I even have trouble speaking :shock: Takes me 10-30mins to get back to normal and then I feel quite drained Hope this helps...

Hi Read up on the Disability and Discrimination Act... Are you in a Union? If yes use them! Some good stuff on the Industrial Tribunals website... http://www.redundancyforum.co.uk/ Good luck

Hi I had terrible trouble with it. I tried it before I was diagnosed but got stomach cramps, frequent (very anti-social toilet trips :oops: ) actually a bit like taking Metformin :lol: and lost not an ounce! It also interfered with other meds. I agree tablets for diet are quick fixes...

Shan I had an 18 month chest infection, saw no end of specialists, the end result was that the 'drip' was CAUSING the infection hence being given Allegron, Levo and I use the Flixonase Drops not the spray, they are much much better, trickier to use but the end result was after a few days the...

Hi Shan I don't have your condition. I have severe Rhinitius and Sinusitis and have some damage in the ocular area. I was put on Allegron (Nortriptelyne) and it worked like a magic wand :o along with Levocetirizine.. I still occasionally have attacks (up to 8 hours) and I increase...

Thanks for all the advice, I will give it a try with the carbs... BTW - in line with Nurse's advice I tested late on tonight and was 4.1, she also asked me to do random Ketones tests and this was moderate-high (quite a dark colour on the test strip) at the same time as the 4.1 Does this mean...

Hi Thanks for the replies and advice so far My INR levels on Met reduced signifcantly (I have to self check INR also) I self manage my Warfarin and only need to 'check in' now and again to calibrate my machine Like you, they are worried about lowering BG using Met but we are trying for a...

Hi A brief recap - newly diagnosed about 6 weeks back, fasting blood 8.9 and 9.1 and a GTT of 12.3 Firstly put on Met but cannot tolerate it so am briefly off whilst the Dr/Nurse establish what is best A big issue though is the number of lows I get between 2.9 and 3.9 without meds. It...

Sorry to be clear... If he is allowing you the test strips whether you pay or not is not his concern, as sugarless sue says, you have become exempt from payment. Make sure they give you enough strips though !

Hi Like you I have only been diagnosed a little while as a T2. Your exemption certificate is not for any particular medicines, it entitles you to free prescriptions only that the Dr decides you need. Different GP's have different rules for testing strips. If you look around you will see...

Yep thanks for that I have read that if you take a whole blood reading and times by 1.12 this gives the plasma blood level? Anyone any experience of the Reactive Hypo? Thanks

Cheers I agree It does interest me though if a GTT whole blood is 10.3/10.4 does that mean she should be diagnosed diabetic? because plasma is 11.6