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I'm type 2 not currently on any diabetes medication. During the pandemic I've lost control of my food intake. As a result, my bg levels are mostly in the high 20s mmol/l level. It's not unusual for my level to exceed 33 mmol/l on a daily basis. I don't have any obvious symptoms for such a...

My sugar levels have been over 20 mmol for most of today. Unfortunately I gave into my binge eating urges. The level is slowly falling, and is now at 18 mmol. My blood meter has been giving me what it describes as a "Ketone Warning". Can someone please explain what this means, and what I...

I had a steroid injection yesterday and my blood sugar has been elevated ever since. Is this normal?

I've noticed recently that my blood and perspiration taste a little sweet. I'm type 2 and not on any diabetes medication. I am on medication for heart problems and high blood pressure. My sugar levels have been pretty good lately, although I do have the odd junk food binge. A few minutes ago...

I have a problem with binge eating which is not totally under control. I'm type 2 but not currently on any diabetes medication. I was on 3 x 500mg daily but was taken off that after a heart attack last year. My binges usually happen between 10 am and noon. Dont ask me why as I have no idea why...

I had a medication review last month. The reason for this was I was put on some medication a year ago after a heart attack that I had to take for 12 months. I'm type 2 and not currently on any diabetes medication. I was on metformin 3x500 per day, but that was stopped when I had the heart...

I've been using an Accuchek Aviva Nano meter since I was diagnosed type 2 about 3 years ago. Unfortunately the meter has developed a fault and I needed to buy a new one. They no longer make the one I've been using, so I consulted with the diabetes nurse as to which ones they will be able to...

I've been fighting a very strong urge to eat some of my favourite food. I'm type 2 not on medication. I'm really craving a big bowl of macaroni and cheese. I know the macaroni is not good for my sugar, but I really feel I might give in to the urges. So, does it really matter all that much...

The meter I have been using since I was diagnosed as type 2 is about to give up the ghost. It is an accuchek nano. This model is no longer made. It has an electrical fault, but I believe the results it gives have been consistent over many years. My GP has recommended a a Gluco RX Nexus to...

I'm going into hospital on Monday for a minor heart procedure. I'll be there for a couple of days. Unfortunately the hospital doesn't provide type 2 friendly meals. So are there some diabetes friendly snacks I could take with me so I can keep my sugar under control while I'm in hospital.

I've been off metformin since last October when I had my second heart attack. Strangely, the 2 hba1c tests I've had since then were better than when I was taking metformin. I put this down to the heart attack encouraging me to eat better. I'm due another hba1c test this week and I'm afraid...

I like a bowl of porridge for breakfast most mornings and it normally doesn't affect my blood sugar readings badly. For example this morning my fasting / pre breakfast reading is 7.7 and 2 hours after a bowl of porridge my reading had dropped to 6.7. The other evening I fancied a bowl of...

Recently I've not always felt like breakfast in the morning. I find on those days my blood sugar is higher around mid morning than it normally is if I have a breakfast. Is this normal? Should I force myself to have a breakfast even if I don't feel like eating first thing in the morning.

How long does it take for damage to occur from high sugar levels? I have a binge eating problem that I can't fix and find my sugar levels around 25 mmol/l after a binge. What I'm trying to work out is the balance of diabetic damage against what time I have left. I'm 67 and have had 2 heart...

I've been battling a bad session of binge eating for the last couple of weeks. It's resulted in my blood sugar being over 20 for a significant portion of that time. This week I've managed to get off the binge and I've eaten almost no carbs since the weekend. Despite that, I've not been able...

I'm type 2 and try to keep to a reduced carb/extra fat diet. Diagnosed about 3 years ago. I've also recently had my second heart attack. I had heart problems long before I had diabetes. My heart doctor wants me to eat a balanced diet to help with heart health. But that sort of diet sends my...

I was taken off Metformin last October after I had a mild heart attack. They said it was because the contrast fluid used when inserting several stents had affected my kidney function and that metformin could make things worse. My most recent HBa1c showed an improvement from 56 to 52. About...

I like to have a sandwich for my lunch. I've noticed that a ham and cheese sandwich and a ham salad sandwich have identical carb levels. Both sandwiches are on malted bread. However the ham salad sandwich pushes my blood sugar much higher than the ham and cheese sandwich. Can anyone explain...

I had a minor heart attack on Monday and had 4 stents fitted on Tuesday. I'm ok really and am back home now. As might be expected. I've been advised to cut out most fat and to eat more vegetables and fruit. So I'm wondering how I should balance my fat and carb intake while controlling both my...

I wonder if anyone might be able to offer any advice on managing type 2 while having a binge eating problem. My sugar levels are near normal when not bingeing, but rise to around 15 after a binge and can take several days to settle down again.