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  1. dacaB

    Willpower????

    Motivation...mmmmmm One of the largest, most comprehensive diabetes studies conducted to date showed that keeping blood sugar levels as close to normal as possible through aggressive management slows the onset and progression of eye, kidney and nerve diseases caused by diabetes. In fact it...
  2. dacaB

    two Hypos

    The only symptom I have now is the occasional 'hypo'. Numbers are just about normalish. I was interested in this comment from 'teddybear' '' I find eating three glucose sweets, then sit with a teaspoon and a pot of jam'' I tried that and ended up with my bs thru the roof. As soon as I feel...
  3. dacaB

    BG testing for beginners

    Thanks......candp... cut and paste :) I believe I have a plan :lol:
  4. dacaB

    BG testing for beginners

    Thanks for the prompt response Cugila, the candp indicates testing up to 6 times a day, your addition suggests up to 8 times. Have I misread or misunderstood. Maybe the frequent testing line says it all :o .
  5. dacaB

    BG testing for beginners

    Having treated myself to a meter and a few strips ( I'll harass the med centre on Monday for a prescription) I can find no simple answer as to when is the best time to test if that test is to only be once a day. I feel that once will be enough for me. A test last night a couple of hours after...
  6. dacaB

    Post Xmas Type 2

    Thought I had ODeed on Xmas fare but the nurse, bless her, said I have type 2 lurgy. It's comforting to discover I am not alone :roll: . I'll take a couple of days to digest as much of this site as I can and then ask all the same questions that you folks have answered many times before...