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Hi,my Diabetes is usually under control,but I came over feeling dizzy just now so did my blood readings and it is 17.3,did it again and its still the same.Ive not eaten anything that I dont usually,I did have a glass of diet coke,but again that isnt unusual for me.Im actualy quite worried. :?

Im so happy right now,Ive only been diagnosed with type 2 for just over a year.This forum gave me such wonderful knowledge when I really needed it.I still have loads to learn about Diabetes though. :? Anyway,I started the Cambridge diet 2 week ago,and have lost a whole stone!!!! But in the...

After thinking my Diabetes was under control,I was so so stupid and treated myself to about 6 segments of Terrys chocolate orange tonight.I did my b/s and they had shot upto 13,but after my tea and evening medication,they seemed to settle at 9.I had just gone upto bed when I suddenly needed to...

I think I maybe getting on top of my Diabetes,by finally getting single figures on my b/s readings.My readings were averaging between 11 and 15,but I am now getting 7.1,and 8,so I am happy,but....I am feeling shaky,and generally cloudy headed,why would this be? I felt more "normal" when my...

I saw the nurse yesterday for the 1st time since being diagnosed in October.Im still struggling to get my blood sugars below 14,even by cutting out carbs. She said I have protein in my wee,and that Ive lost 17lbs,and shes told me to eat carbs as this could reduce my BS.She said it could take 3...

I have been checking my levels to see which foods make my levels go up etc,I cant seem to get them below 14 at the moment,even though Ive cut out coke,cakes,chocolate and ALL sweet things.Ive also cut down on my carb intake and have been eating loads of veg.Ive cut down to more than half of the...

Ive just seen my doctor as I had bloods done last week for Hba1c so went to get my results.I was told they were horrendous at 11%,He said I'd more than likely been diabetic for a long time going undetected. I rarely go to the doctors as i dont really trust them due to problems with my youngest...

Im grrrrrr at the moment lol. I tested my blood earlier and it was 13.9 which is a relief after being 25.4 on Friday,I did it again just now and its shot back upto 21. Here is what Ive eaten today- Breakfast x2 slices of brown toast and coffee with a sweetner. Lunch x2 ryvitas and x2...

Hi,Its my Birthday on Tuesday and was sposed to be going out for an indian meal and drinks....................Im scared to do that now.I used to drink either alcopops like Bacardi breezers or malibu and pineapple juice,is it better to switch to vodka and diet coke? Or do i just stay away from...

Im really sorry if this is in the wrong section. Im hearing conflicting things about fruit,someone said stay away from it altogether,somebody said its fine to eat. I love fruit,especially raspberries,strawberries and melon.Can i eat it? How about diet coke? What should our daily intake of sugar...

Hi,Im Tracy,38 (on Tuesday),Im married to Chris and we have 3 children,19,13,and 5,Im from sunny Kent.I have been diagnosed just on Tuesday as type 2 Diabetic.I met a fab diabetes doctor yesterday who really put my mind at ease.My 1st reading was 14.4,then i had a fasting blood test which came...