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Hi all. Does any one juggle Type 2 and IBS? I'm struggling with extreme bowel issues and trying to follow a low carb diet for my Type 2. Hba1c was up after lockdown and the death of my mother, so horrible Diabetes Nurse wanted me on Metformin and Gliclazide, though didn't explain properly...

I am type 2 and at the moment my HbA1c is higher than normal as my mother died just before Christmas, which obviously raised my stress levels. Almost 5 years ago, I had Bilateral Pulmonary Embolisms, but this is not classed as a vulnerability, though I easily get breathless, according to my DN...

Advice please on cheapest place to buy testing strips for SD Codefree meter?

Help please. A few weeks ago someone posted this recipe and I printed it off as I intend to make this for Christmas. I can't remember who posted it and can't find it again, so I'm hoping someone can help with a couple of questions? For the mousse, it states 350g of whipping cream. Whipping...

I have read quite a bit on here about statins. Tried them a couple of times and both times had excruciating headaches, muscle pain and stomach cramps. I have been following LCHF for 3 months now, and I've lost about 8 kilos. Feeling better, taking more exercise and seeing results. Had bloods...

How much is blood glucose affected by stress? I know that there is no categorical answer to this, but just wondering what people's experience has been. My levels have been significantly higher over the last week. I haven't eaten anything different, but I know my stress levels are high at the...

I am gradually getting my FBG down, but generally start with 7 or above. Only been testing for a week, but it seems that the more I eat, the more my BG goes down over the day. Also, a slice of toast seems to suit me better than porridge as my BG goes down. When I have eaten 'naughty' foods, my...

Well I decided not to eat this morning and my reading has gone up from 7.8 to 8.1.

I know that I've just started testing, but immediately a pattern is emerging. FBG is always 1 or 1.5 higher than my reading at bedtime. Can anyone advise why this happens and what I can do to bring it down please?

Just started testing my blood and I have a couple of questions. Anyone have pro forma spreadsheet or similar which they can recommend to record what I've eaten and results? Somewhere on here I have seen some figures about blood sugar readings but can't find them now. Just looking for some...

Please advise. Trying to test my FBG for the first time and my new meter - SD Codefree is coming up Error 2 every time. I have read and reread the instructions and used several test strips. Also tried the control strip, which says the machine is OK. Can't work out what I'm doing wrong as I'm...

I have my meter, lancets and test strips and plan to start testing tomorrow starting with my FBG. Having never pricked my finger or used a test meter before, what advice would you veterans give a newbie?

Just received my SD Codefree and test strips. Didn't realise it only comes with 10 lancets so didn't order more. Can anyone tell me if these are available in chemists or do I have to order online and pay postage again? Kicking myself now!

Not seen any mention of this on these forums, Antone use it? Is it good or bad>

Trying to take control and starting LCHF to bring my BS down, and coupled with exercise, lose some weight. Checking with my Warfarin Clinic on Friday that I'm OK to start monitoring my BS. Can anyone tell me if Carbs and Cals is available in either a Kindle edition or as an app instead of hard...

Had never heard of this before joining the forum - tended to use a small amount of honey, or some Splenda. Why is Coconut Oil better and where is best to buy it please?

I'm type 2 and taking Metformin, but was recently taken into hospital with bilateral Pulmonary Embolisms. I'm now on high doses of warfarin and have been told to be very careful with regard to any kind of bleeding. However I need to start testing my blood sugar, so will need to buy a monitor...

Hi all, I'm new and finding these forums very interesting reading. I haven't been given a way to test my blood sugar, so I'm struggling to find out what foods suit me. Was told by my GP to eat lean protein and anything green and crunchy as my level had gone up from 58 to 61. Have you all...