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  1. Libby81

    Dizziness

    Thanks ickihun My eating doesn't have any structure to it currently. I have a monitor to check my blood, since my meeting with work on Wednesday tho. Blood sugar has been extremely high. Prior to the meeting, my sugar shot up to 17 the highest it's ever been, and since then it's only gone...
  2. Libby81

    Dizziness

    Thanks all I'm on a combination of medication. Obviously metformin for the diabetes, I'm on my third course of iron...and I'm on a vitamin D tablet as I have a diffency. I guess the dizziness could have been to do with anyone of those tablets. Sent from my iPad using DCUK Forum mobile app
  3. Libby81

    Dizziness

    Hi all, I was newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in March. I have been taking metformin ever since. On Thursday, I was able to increase the tablets to two. I've been advised to increase them but is struggling to do this. This week has been extremely stressful. I've had a meeting with work...
  4. Libby81

    Can stress cause blood sugar levels to increase????

    Thanks both. Prior to Wednesday my levels have been between 7 and 9. Occasionally it has been as low as 6, and the highest it been is 10. So it's shot up considerably [emoji853] Sent from my iPad using DCUK Forum mobile app
  5. Libby81

    Can stress cause blood sugar levels to increase????

    I was newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in March. Prior to my diagnosis I was signed off work, with work related stress. I have now been off work for three months. I had a meeting on Wednesday with work. Prior to the meeting my blood sugar shot up to 17 and then only decreased to 15. Now...
  6. Libby81

    Metformin

    Hi all, I have started to take Metformin. One daily with breakfast or meal during the day. I've been taking them a week, and so far I've noticed my blood sugar is lower an hour or so afterwards. Then gradually, the blood sugar increases. Only once my blood sugar has been within its target range...
  7. Libby81

    Have you been told not to test your blood sugars?

    My mum let me use hers for a few days. The device you prick yourself with, she has allows you to change the head with needles. Using hers I've been testing 5-6 times a day, so the strips went down quickly. Considering I'm no good in hospitals or dealing with blood etc. I actually surprised...
  8. Libby81

    Have you been told not to test your blood sugars?

    You've been a great help Liam. With your information I at least know where to start looking when it come to BG metres. Every time I've looked on Amazon, I've glanced but nothing more. It's quite daunting as there are so many. With your information it won't be as daunting I'm sure
  9. Libby81

    Have you been told not to test your blood sugars?

    Thanks again Liam, I appreciated very much all,the information your giving me. It's nice having information from people that know and have experienced both sides where monitoring is concerned. It's a huge learning curve I'm finding, but so glad to have found this forum.
  10. Libby81

    Have you been told not to test your blood sugars?

    It would be much better if they were up front from the start. I appreciate the nhs cannot fund for type 2 diabetics with BG monitors but if they helped out with the strips it would be come kind of compromise. In the long run whether type 1 or 2, if your monitoring it's better for everyone. If...
  11. Libby81

    Have you been told not to test your blood sugars?

    Thanks Liam, I haven't got any BG meter is mind. I've looked on Amazon but there's so many. Thanks for that information. I shall take a look. Is there any brands you'd recommend? Any recommendations for blood glucose monitors???
  12. Libby81

    Have you been told not to test your blood sugars?

    Well my doctor told me not to test. Diagnosed type 2. My grandmother, mum and sister all have diabetes, so I've been able to borrow my mums blood glucose monitor. Therefore, I've seen that my blood glucose has been fluating considerably. So I've decided to invest in a blood glucose monitor for...
  13. Libby81

    Type 2 Freestyle Libre Disposal

    Thanks so much to everyone who has posted. All the information and advice has been really helpful. I'll be glad now when I have the libre, and my traditional BG monitor. At least then I'll see what my levels are doing. Doctor has put me straight on medication, so I'm eager to see if the...
  14. Libby81

    Type 2 Freestyle Libre Disposal

    To be honest, I thought I'd get the starter pack. Try it for the month and go from there. I'm probably getting ahead of myself a bit, at this point I really don't know if it will work for me or not. Hence by having the traditional kit as well I'll be able to make an informed descision. I love...
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    Type 2 Freestyle Libre Disposal

    I intend to fully utilise the libre, as I like the freedom it gives you unlike the traditional kits. Once, I've got the kit I'm going to buy strips that go with the libre. The tradition kit that I'm hoping to have hopefully will have less expensive strips, and ones that I could potentially...
  16. Libby81

    Type 2 Freestyle Libre Disposal

    Does that tend to be the norm, anyone with a libre has a tradional BG monitor as well? Up until now I never realised there was so much out there diabetes related. I guess thats because up untill now I've never needed to be aware. Just checked the libre page, got a tracking number now. I'm so...
  17. Libby81

    Type 2 Freestyle Libre Disposal

    Thanks for your reply, I'm a newbie. So all hints and tips are greatly appreciated. For me it's very interesting reading each persons take on how they disposed of the kits. I think it will help me make an informed descision ready for when I get the kit.
  18. Libby81

    Type 2 Freestyle Libre Disposal

    Morning, All views and opinions are welcome, being as I'm new to all things diabetes. Maybe I'm just over reacting though. I plan on having the libre and a traditional blood glucose monitor for back up. The members of my family all just have the traditional kits. Nan is type 1, mum, sister...
  19. Libby81

    Type 2 Freestyle Libre Disposal

    Hi June, Thanks for your reply. I think your right about Abbott. That said, they have to be seen to be covering themselves and providing the correct guildlines. I am currently undecided about how I will dispose of it. I'm waiting for the system to arrive. The main descision I had already made...
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    Type 2 Freestyle Libre Disposal

    FreeStyle Libre - Disposal Well I emailed the Freestyle Libre website the same question, so I will copy and paste there reply. For Your Information:- Thank you for your e-mail. This product should be disposed of in accordance with all applicable local regulations related to the disposal of...