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That's reassuring really. I am on insulin now and regularly below 5 because trying lchf. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Diabetes.co.uk Forum mobile app

Just a thought but you have to be above 5 to drive so being below 5 doesn't seem a good target. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Diabetes.co.uk Forum mobile app

6.5 this morning Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Diabetes.co.uk Forum mobile app

BD microfine with no problem Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Diabetes.co.uk Forum mobile app

I had strips removed from my prescription until I was put on insulin. I was given a new wavesense jazz meter but it is pretty useless as I get so many errors - it's cheap. As long as I get free prescriptions that's OK. I wouldn't be happy paying. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Diabetes.co.uk...

Spikes usually after higher carbs, fruit especially. I am still keeping records before and 2 hours after meals. DN only said check before meals but it wasn't a good reflection as cutting out snacks meant I was having 4 hours plus between checking. As soon as I started checking after meals the...

I was on forxiga but made a mistake in not cutting out carbs. I had been on gliclazide but gained 3 stone. Now on insulin and sitagliptin, it is a struggle but I have lost a little weight since moving to Lchf Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Diabetes.co.uk Forum mobile app

Not when hiring a car but I was told I couldn't have a courtesy car when I took my car for a service because I am diabetic. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Diabetes.co.uk Forum mobile app

My last test in mid April was 81. I need to get below 54 to have an op on my frozen shoulder. I have been on the lchf diet for 6 weeks but still get the odd high after meals. How long should I leave it before my next test to see a difference as I really need to bring it down. Sent from my HTC...

5.5 at 7 am Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Diabetes.co.uk Forum mobile app

Thanks, I think I am going to try the new diet but will mention to my doctor in case I need to adjust the insulin. I have ordered some test strips to supplement the ones I got on prescription so I will have a go at the testing before and after meals. I have tried testing after meals before but...

I have come across the low carb diet on the forum and wonder if it might be worth a try. I have been diagnosed T2 since 2012 but still hyper. I need to get my hba1c down below 54 so that the hospital will operate on my frozen shoulder. I got the appointment but they refused to do it as my...

Hi, I am new to the site although I was diagnosed as T2 in 2012. I hope to get a bit more advice from other members as I don't always feel supported by my doctor and diabetes specialist nurse.