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    WORD ASSOCIATION GAME 3

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    If you start low do you spike lower

    I like your logic and wish I had the answer for you other than to say... ...With all the different factors that can effect your readings, I think it's really good that you are following your meter to check your results - it shows commitment and dedication and on this basis the outcome will...
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    Confused symptoms

    I'm glad you had a second opinion even if it was via an inheritance! It just goes to show that sometimes it's worth seeking further advice or information. Wishing you well
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    Concerned

    I know that I have had varying and similar symptoms at different times over the last few years, but I am not sure my response would help to remove your health concerns. Therefore I hope you find my further thoughts more supportive to your concerns...I know they help me when I'm not sure where to...
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    Are we more suceptible to colds, chest infections etc?

    I think that when your immune system takes a hit with a virus or infection etc, it creates a cycle of being more prone to pick up other illnesses, and that in turn can take longer to recover. Issues such as the weather and stress can also impact on your health. By eating the right foods...
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    week 2!!

    Great news, Keep it going - the results are showing!
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    Diabetes does kill

    At such a difficult time it must have been hard to share your thoughts with us all, and I hope you have been able to take comfort in the comments. I have found that true friends don't judge any situation and are there for you, as I'm sure you will have been there for them. If people are not...
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    Medication

    This is your health and by the sounds of it, you have already made really good progress. If you monitor your blood results and maybe a food diary you could present this to your Doctor to show how active you are with your efforts, allowing them to see if the overall outcome then needs...
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    WORD ASSOCIATION GAME 2

    Heaven
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    Just wanted to share....

    Good for you. I find it helps having goals, and when you achieve them it makes you feel good. Perhaps your food management helped you achieve your goal combined with your determination...well done you! Best of luck - Bertie :D
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    type 2 and bewildered

    Hello Percy. There are so many emotions that you go through after being told you have diabetes, and we all deal with it in our own way. However I believe there are two essential things needed, time and support. Support can come from health specialists, family, friends and forums. There are...
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    Thank God for this Forum

    Your comments are inspirational to everyone, as we all make choices everyday, some are good ones and some...well nobody is perfect! However the great news is that if we want to achieve something it has to be focused on, and we can all choose to do that, it doesn't have to be later or next...
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    Blood Test Results

    Hello Have you tried the food forum for ideas on lowering your cholesterol, there are some good posting that may help with your quest. Alternatively I'm sure your diabetic nurse or dietician could help provide some suggestions you could share back with the forum. Good luck
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    Eat the rainbow!

    This will certainly help to keep food/meals interesting, especially during the grey days! Thank you for posting this - it does make you think of all the colourful creations that could be concocted.
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    help

    Hello to you I know it's difficult to get your levels right, and food management is such a big part to diabetes. It takes perseverance with your monitor to see how you react to the different food types. The food forum is a great help to give you idea's for food choices, recipes and top tips...
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    Work & health your thoughts please.

    Also wanted to acknowledge my thanks to Catherine_h, which I had responded on a PM.
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    Work & health your thoughts please.

    Hello Sugar2 It has been a difficult time, and I hope it will not be compounded by employment issues. I am currently trying to take a day at a time and move on as this really is the only and best course of action. I hope the re-occurrence of infections will settle down again with rest, as I...
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    Work & health your thoughts please.

    Hello to all of you out there... ...I know that there are many of you who will understand my concerns relating to both work and health and perhaps you will be able to share your thoughts to help me through a difficult time. I was diagnosed T2 diabetic 16 months ago after many bouts of...