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    Advice required from those who know

    Approx 3 years ago the doctor advised me I was a Pre-diabetic. I purchased a Codefree Blood Glucose Monitoring system to keep track 7.8mmol/l was the first reading. So I modified my diet a little to stay away from sweet things and have continued on a similar diet since. Recently I decided to...
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    Prediabetes Macular degeneration

    Hi, I am 82 years of age I have been a Prediabetic for a number of years and controlling it by diet and exercise. Recently I have been diagnosed with Macular Degeneration and receiving an injection to try and control it. I also take a blood-thinning table Clopidogrel for previous ITA's. My...
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    Am i Diabetic?

    0900 this morning Fasting 9.3. I have not been to the doctors yet. A week ago I started taking readings and tried to Understand what was going on. Do I, Don't I have diabetes. At 78 yearsand 13 stone I cut out cakes, bread, potatoes and tried to eat carefully and lost about 4 Lbs. taking...
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    Being Prepared - checking sugars?

    Hi, after a recent MOT with my doctor he stated I should consider my sugar intake because my levels are quite High. I would like to be able to self check my sugare levels. What recommendations would be suitable to keep a check and also manage my sugar diet intake. I am 78 years of age Thank you...