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  1. 75Bedford

    Glucose meter.

    Hi appleman. I too would recommend Accu Chek meters as being more accurate. I found with the code free and Tee2 readings would be inconsistent and at times giving really random readings which made me feel as if I couldn't rely on the reading as being correct. Hope this helps.
  2. 75Bedford

    Blood glucose meters

    Hi Gordo, Was it the Tee2 meter, try this link http://spirit-healthcare.co.uk/product/tee2-blood-glucose-meter/
  3. 75Bedford

    pre-diabetes, fasting blood sugars.

    Hi JuliaAR, i have one tablespoon diluted with 2 tablespoons of water, hope this helps.
  4. 75Bedford

    Parking fine...treating hypo!!!

    The same thing happened to my husband a few years ago but once he contacted them in writing to explain they cancelled the ticket, you never know you could be lucky.
  5. 75Bedford

    Salad from market stall ...

    Welcome to our lovely city, enjoy your stay :)
  6. 75Bedford

    Tee2 glucose meter

    I have both Codefree SD and Tee2 and find they both read high and give odd readings so have gone back to the Dario, even though thats a lot more expensive its much more consistent.
  7. 75Bedford

    new member wanting to stop smoking but scared

    I gave up 10 years ago and have never regretted it, hope you are successful and if not this time keep trying and you will do it.
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    Cider vinegar for dawn effect?

    I take cider vinegar three times a day. I dilute 1 tablespoon of vinegar with 1 tablespoon of water, it would be too sour to drink neat and it can also cause dental problems if taken undiluted. Not sure whether it helps with dawn effect as i'm fortunate not to have this problem. Also it has to...
  9. 75Bedford

    Savoury low carb meal replacement

    Do you like Tuc Crackers, they are 5.4 grams for 2 crackers, could maybe put slice of ham/bacon/cheese on top to bulk it out a bit.
  10. 75Bedford

    pre-diabetes, fasting blood sugars.

    5.7 this morning, slept much better.
  11. 75Bedford

    pre-diabetes, fasting blood sugars.

    6.4 this morning following a very disturbed sleep because of back/buttock pain (piriformis syndrome) :(
  12. 75Bedford

    Advice re yogurts

    Hi, I buy Aldi (Brooklea) Greek yogurt, 3.7g carbs of which 3.2 sugars per 100g. Perhaps the ones you mention with high sugars are the Greek style ones not the authentic Greek ones.
  13. 75Bedford

    Impact and value of apple cider vinegar tablets on levels

    I also take a tablespoon with with water before each meal and going to bed, has to be the pure unpasteurised one though that contains "the mother" to help.
  14. 75Bedford

    Before and after

    Well done, looking really good.:)
  15. 75Bedford

    Kippers

    I have them quite often and really enjoy them, go for it!
  16. 75Bedford

    Private blood tests for overactive thyroid

    Thank you Andbreathe for your reply. I have the same reservations as yourself and wouldn't like to upset my GP but at the same time I am fed up feeling the way I do at the moment. I think I will have the test done privately and if it comes back negative I can go back to my GP and discuss my...
  17. 75Bedford

    Private blood tests for overactive thyroid

    Thanks@carol43. I'm convinced my thyroid isn't right but doctor having non of it as last lot of bloods were in the "ok" range. Think I will give it a go with Blue Horizon and see how it goes, once again thanks for your help.
  18. 75Bedford

    Private blood tests for overactive thyroid

    Hi everyone. Have had a slightly overactive thyroid since 2004, only treatment is propranolol to keep palpitations at a reasonable rate. Last year my symptoms increased, GP did usual thyroid test and said it was ok and refused to do any further investigations. I would like to have private...
  19. 75Bedford

    pre-diabetes, fasting blood sugars.

    5.9 again today