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  1. ClaireLou94

    Sugar Free Flavored Water?

    I tried the water and it was horrid! Think ill just be sticking to diet coke and bottled water then! :)
  2. ClaireLou94

    1000mg Metformin

    My levels have dropped loads since I started taking them back in august, I exercise daily, I walk to and from work and go for walks during the week as well, I was on 500g when I first started taking them once a day and then the doctor and nurses have just increased them over time I am now on...
  3. ClaireLou94

    1000mg Metformin

    I was on metformin 500mg first i started taking 1 a day then it went up to 2 a day then to 4 times a day (2 with breakfast 2 with tea), my nurse said that now I am on more mg that I should ask to be prescribed more medication so that I don't run out as fast, so I spoke to the receptionist who...
  4. ClaireLou94

    Sugar Free Flavored Water?

    Hi, I am just wondering if anyone has tried the volvic sugar free strawberry flavoured water and if it is ok to have? I am getting fed up of drinking normal water and fancied a change... does anyone recommend this or have any other different ideas for flavoured water? TIA guys! :) x
  5. ClaireLou94

    Sugar free sweets?

    HI , thanks I know I bought some and really liked them, I also found some sugar free marshmallows in Sainsbury's ! They are gorgeous!
  6. ClaireLou94

    Confused!

    Ohhh, could you please explain what it means as I have no clue ?
  7. ClaireLou94

    Answer a question and ask a question....

    Feeling happy and positive Biggest fear in life?
  8. ClaireLou94

    What's your favourite? (Game)

    Don't drink it apart from Christmas so, ill say white! Fav Song
  9. ClaireLou94

    Confused!

    I think it is like your overall blood? not your blood glucose? because she did a finger prick on the day and it was 5.4? yes I have my own meter
  10. ClaireLou94

    Why did you get tested?

    I went for a thyroid test and constant ear infections so I went for blood test, I got a urgent letter through the post on the Saturday morning, Monday morning went, and was diagnosed, been on metformin and diet control since x
  11. ClaireLou94

    Confused!

    I went to see the nurse about my recent blood tests as I got a letter through saying I needed to make one due to them being high. I went to the nurse and she basically said that my first ever blood test was 8.0, and now it is 6.3 she said this has come down a lot and that normal peoples are...
  12. ClaireLou94

    Sugar free sweets?

    I didn't buy mine because I was craving sugar I bought them / wanted them because its nice to have a sweet when my throat is dry from talking all day and water wont fix it :) plus they don't effect my bloods so win win situation
  13. ClaireLou94

    Sugar free sweets?

    I found some lovely sugar free sweets on my local market!
  14. ClaireLou94

    Sugar free sweets?

    Ive been very lucky then with all the polo's that I have had as I haven't had any laxative effects :) I recently had some dairy milk whole nut chocolate and my sugars was only 8.5! but I am only having it as a treat like once a month !
  15. ClaireLou94

    Sugar free sweets?

    I tried the aldi chocolate and it was not for me taste wise I thought It was bitter I might just stick to my polo's and go on the look about for some fruity sweets! :)
  16. ClaireLou94

    Sugar free sweets?

    Where can I buy these?
  17. ClaireLou94

    Sugar free sweets?

    yeah, morning is normally slightly high it is about 6.0 - 7.1, my midday test is normally about 4.6 - 5.0 same with before tea and before bed it is about 6.8 normally, they have reduced loads since I first started testing, my diabetic nurse said she is pleased with the results. Yes I tested 2...
  18. ClaireLou94

    Sugar free sweets?

    its just for when I am I work, I cant really go out to eat berry's or get some pop, but can keep polo's and stuff in the cupboard or my locker, if I could find some! but I cant seem to find any! ill just have to keep looking :) I have been avoiding food with sugar in them, It was a pain the...
  19. ClaireLou94

    Sugar free sweets?

    Hi Guys! Are there any good sugar free sweets that I can have? I am addicted to sugar free polos but id like something fruity! Is there any that anyone can recommend ? Thanks in advance guys :)
  20. ClaireLou94

    Dont know how to feel.

    Hi, I am having the oats from the bottom shelf tescos everyday value? Veg I have a broccoli carrots and green beans the steam packet ones! The diabetic nurse said that the doctor won't keep providing the strips if I am testing 4 times a day, so she said I need to cut down to 2 times a day and...