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Appropriate frequency, continued benefit etc, as cugila says are VERY open to interpretation and if the PCT needs to save money...

Hi, I'm a newly (6months) and currently diagnosed type 1, my doc says type 1 but I'm only using Lantus, my last H1AC was 4.9 and my endocrinologist is testing me for everything C-peptide, LADA, MODY etc. However, my question is concerning neuropathy and in-particularly of the feet. I'm...

For me it took some testing to find the best way to exercise for my body. Since if my BG was below about 5.5 then it would spike up to around 12-13 or higher. However, as long as my BG is above this before I start then it usually stays around that level or below. I now test about 30min before I...

Now I'm feeling old, I'm only managing maybe 20Km (not sure in old money, sorry) throughout a week! :oops:

I was diagnosed around 6months ago with some type of diabetes, still waiting on test results (a whole other story). Anyway I'm currently on Lantus once a day, 12 units, and If I go for a run and my BG levels are below about 6 then I'll spike to around 13 after my run. However, my HbA1c test last...

I've found that my BG needs to be around 7 before any exercise, else I get a rise to around 14. As has been mentioned around here a few times a "liver-dump", according to my doc. So if I'm low I just take a drink of orange juice, around 15min before my run or whatever, and that seems to keep it...

Apologies for presenting the out-off date guidelines. Though to be fair the NICE recommendations on self-testing is still very open to interpretation.

Here is the link for the NICE T2 guidelines. Though after reading through the guidelines the recommendations are very open to PCT interpretation. "Assess at least annually and in a structured way: - self-monitoring skills - the quality and appropriate frequency of testing - the use made of...

Hej, Yes, I also was thinking along similar lines. Last night I had some carbs before to see what would happen. Just under an hour later and my BG was at 12.2, stupid body :evil: I'll have a chat with my endo next week and see what she recommends...

Hej, I've recently been diagnosed, 6 months give or take, my endocrinologist is still testing to find out exactly which type... But my question is exercise, now I've been active and running 15-20km a week plus football once a week for the last 10 years or so, I'm 6 foot and weigh around 76kg...

While I am totally for a patient being able to test their BG at home, I've found it really useful in understanding what foods push me over. I've just read through most of the NICE guidelines for T2 and they use very vague language concerning self-testing. The quote below is from their...

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So now it appears Low-Carb diets also pose health risks! http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8218780.stm

I live in Spain at the moment and I was diagnosed without the OGTT. However, I was regularly reading 11/12 BG levels 2 hours after eating or exercise. Which seemed enough for my GP and endocrinologist. But as hanadr said with the numbers you gave and without the OGTT I'm not sure where your doc...

I did find it kind of funny how this "newspaper" seems to pushing the idea that all diabetics are over-weight lazy people, who could cure their problems by simply slimming down to "normal" levels... I'll stop here so I don't start ranting about the standards and practices of modern news...

Might be of interest for parents of children who are diabetic. http://www.bayerdidget.co.uk/

Thanks for the link, hadn't thought about the others meds. :D So I guess my daily aspirin could be the guilty party here! I shall have a chat with my Gp next appointment. Many thanks for the quick reply, /ian

Hi everyone, A quick question, been diagnosed now for a month and injecting Lantus for about the same amount of time. My question concerns increased bruising. I'm quite active run around 15km a week plus an hour or two of football a week. However, I've noticed that I now seem to bruise rather...

Hi I'm in a similar boat. Went in for an unrelated complaint, got elevated fasting BG and then again on the second one. I say elevated as I was only just above the "magic" number cut-off point! After the 1st result I brought a meter and found that I was spiking after meals, sometimes up to +12...

Hello all, Newly diagnosed, 2 weeks, currently on Lantus (10u in the evening) which has helped lower my morning numbers and my spikes after eating seem more controllable. Now my doc has diagnosed me as Type 1 and I have visit to the endocrinologist tomorrow that may or not change this and or my...