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Is it possible to get a home cholesterol blood testing kit similar to the glucose strips? Any recommendations?

Freema, I've got the same concern about you. I can't get my fasting blood glucose levels down. They are usually around 6.5 - 7. I know this might just be the morning effect but tried testing at other times (fasting throughout day and exercise) and never get below 6. This is stressing me a out...

Hi, I was diagnosed on 18 August and put on 1000mg metformin a day. Hba1c - 75 total cholesterol - 5.8 weight - 175lb had my 3 months bloods back today after following a low carb diet (approx. 100g a day) Hba1c - 49 total cholesterol - 5.2 weight - 161lb Also have much more energy and don't...

I'm trying to follow a low car diet and managing to keep it below 150g a day but want to reduce it much further. The biggest problem I have is that in our household, our mainstay food is curries and they would be eaten with either rice, chappattis or naan bread. These are all high carb foods...

@Hiitsme Thanks for the link. I thought that post never appeared so had not seen the replies on it. I only had 10 strips which I got free with my Free Tee2 meter. My doctor/Nurse won't prescribe any strips so was only measuring fasting as it is comparable. I will have to purchase some and...

I used to run long distance events such as marathons and half-marathons before I was diagnosed. I want to start running again but am worried about what the effects of exercise will be on my blood sugar. In long distance events you would normally carry energy gels and sports drinks to replace...

I posted a message before but it disappeared so will try again. I have been diagnosed as type 2 on 19th August with a HBAC1 reading of 75. My cholesterol levels and blood pressure were also high and have been given 3 months to lower otherwise will have to take medications for them. I was put...

Hi Everyone, I was diagnosed with Type 2, 2 weeks ago with a Hbac1 of 75. I was put on metformin 2 tabs a day, which have been now increased to 3 a day. Have been feeling really tired and struggling to keep eyes open at work. I am/was a runner and was supposed to run the great north run next...