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They are within the limit the surgery set. The hospital insisted I am prescribed testing strips and I have to check regularly. The diabetic clinic explained about DKA and what to do if it goes above the parameter they set. I’m walking a tightrope between high sugar or high ketones … My GP...

Thank you so much for your replies. It has all made me determined to get the referral back to the hospital. I did wonder if I was being overly concerned as the GP practice don’t seem to be taking it seriously, but I feel more confident in pushing for help now.

Thanks for your reply. This sounds very much like the path I’m heading down. I was supposed the have an antibody test which hasn’t happened, but my c-pep was borderline. I am struggling to control my diabetes so I will call the practice on Monday and insist on a referral. Im falling into a deep...

I agree, I have asked several times and my consultant says I have every right to insist. Yet, they are using delaying tactics - I think part of the problem is that it is a training practice and we never get to see our regular GP any more (even those of us with multiple complex issues who...

Hi. Thanks for your reply. I had a c-pep test which was borderline. There is a second test the hospital wanted to run but it hasn’t been done yet. The consultant is pretty sure it’s T1.5 and wants me to be referred back to his care as it’s been going on for over a year now (my BG readings have...

I’m struggling. I have been T2 for 8 years but several bouts of Covid have played havoc with my blood sugar levels. My highest recorded fingerprick test was 42.5 resulting of course in a rapid visit to A&E. My GP now suspects I have now got ketosis prone diabetes (T1.5 or Flatbush) it is...

Hope you’re feeling better now. I’ve been feeling pretty bad hence my delay in replying. Feeling better now but still at 22 fasting rate. I test twice a day which is usually enough to monitor things.... I will take your advice and call my diabetic nurse tomorrow

I have tested numerous times since I posted - still around 22 fasting rate and stable (but obviously way too high). I’m low carb (around 30g per day usually) and have cut them even further but no difference. Guess it’s a trip to my diabetic nurse then...

I was never above 7 before the virus, usually around 4.5 - 5.5. Since the virus I’m now at around 22 fasting. I’m low carb and have dropped them even lower but it isn’t coming down at all...

I’m just recovering from a nasty virus (4 weeks with it) and have not been monitoring my blood glucose as much as I should. I am a diet controlled T2 and have around 30g carbs a day. I’ve been feeling pretty rough and put it all down to the virus, but did a reading this evening and I am...

Hi. My cholesterol is ok for a non diabetic but my DN explained that they like it lower for diabetics to help protect the kidneys. I also have Atherosclerosis - diabetes can cause the deposits to break up and statins help stabilise them. I also didn’t want to take statins and figured that if I...

I had exactly the same problem. Porridge caused a serious spike every time I tried it with milk. I am working on lowering my cholesterol at the moment and was told soya products can help.... I tried porridge made with soya milk and there was hardly a shift in my bg - went from 5.9 to 6.1 after...

I think I’d be looking for new friends if mine behaved like that towards me!

I agree with you 100% Mike! I was put on metformin and had terrible side effects. The DN was going to put me straight on to insulin injections but I decided to try a low carb diet with exercise first (carefully avoiding the DN for a few weeks while I got to work on the lifestyle changes!). I was...

Since diagnosis I have listened to the advice of my DN and read lots of advice and information from the fabulous diabetic community on this forum. I tried metformin including SR (gross side effects for me so a no go). The DN was about to put me on insulin injections but I decided to try and find...

Hi Over the past few days my legs (especially my knees) have suddenly acquired lots of small bruises. I haven't injured myself and have no idea why both knees and shins are covered in bruises about the size of a 5p coin. Has anyone else had this? My diabetes is under control and the only meds I...

Snap! After weeks of a steady 6.0 this afternoon it was 8.8.... hadn't eaten since last night so guess that's why

Thanks. I do think it would be useful to have some in case I need to test and there is no wash facility.

As I said in my post I don't normally use them but I am having a bathroom refit which means I have no water.