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Hello , I have just been diagnosed with grade 3 arthritis in the knees. My doctor advised me against any knee injections as your blood glucose is very affected. I am working my leg quads like crazy , eating turmeric ,cod liver oil and glucosamene capsules. Also magnetic therapy bands. Good luck...

Edan, thank you for opening my eyes to this situation."reactive hypo". Hadn't even thought it would be that, how stupid am I? An overdose of glucose will kick in a body response. I have been on an even keel today, after being strict with my food!A Litre of lucozade, and 10 glucose tabs, must...

Thank you! Sound advice!

Good relevant piece of information, that I didn't think could happen! Thanks

That sounds like a plan, before next week I will do some spot testing, and make a log, thanks

Propranolol, hbp. Ramipril. Simvastatin. Its the low readings that are freaking me . I seem to have them more and more. I am worried I may go into the 2. Numbers. At least I can chat to my nurse next week. Thanks for the reply

Felt wobbly all day. kids small yog tube, and a bannana Breakfast .Lunch brown bread blt sarnie, orange 2 hours later. Go ahead bar, Nectarine mid aft. Felt so bad, bottle x1 large of lucozade, glucose tabs, x 10 got home tested 3.3. Oh and Pumpkin seeds through the day as well. Type 2...

Wise words , thanks !

Thanks for your comments !! I am reviewing everything ,I need to get a grip !!

Thanks , good advice !! I am taking note of everyone's answer !

Interesting , I have taken on board your comments , thanks !!

I am getting frequent readings if 3.4 to 3.7 on my test kit. I know when its a low blood glucose reading by how I feel. I am on metformin 4 x 500mg a day ..would this be the reason my bloods are dipping so excessively? I eat regularly all day , spreading the load , but by 5 pm I dip drastically...

Need to know what to put on them , on end of toes .really painful and pink. Out door activity for too long , my feet were freezing , now I am paying the price ! Any good suggestions welcome Brian

Thanks for all your replies. Really been strict with myself this week, just tested at 4.3 before food! This diabetes situation is a real balancing act!! :) Have a great weekend all! :)

Anyone else having dreadful sweet cravings? I fell off the wagon and ate a whole lardy cake at the weekend. I am on metformin 2000mg a day. T2 7 years age 57, Quite slim, gave up alcohol ten months ago, don't smoke. But enjoy my ecig vape :) when I crave sweet things I do go overboard! " Sugar...

All the best to you Ben ! Keep going son ! You'll crack this ! Life style changes , and great support on here !! Don't get fed up ! Embrace it , and remember you're the boss in control !! ;)

Thank you all for your replies ! I am feeling chuffed as my hard work has paid off with dieting ! My BG is around 4.something now , felt wobbly at first , but slim , and getting non diabetic ! Lol . its a tough road this . 5 g and t's and a few cream cakes and wollop short term high !! But hey...

Thanks for all your encouraging replies ! Knowledge is power ! I think I do panic a bit. And shouldn't ! Thanks all !! ;)

Cheers Mike ! ;)

4 is a reading after work ...and healthy snacking .Highest I have seen is 10 this month... No regular alcohol now only limited... I am on a Mediterranean diet. It seems to be working then ! ;)