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    OK for 4 years now unable to control numbers. Advice please.

    Morning folks, Struggling here looking for help please. I feel absolutely ****, just blaaaaaaaaaaaaaahh . . . constant moods swings - mainly big dips . . . Thought I had a handle on this but the games changing. Diagnosed T2 about 4 years ago and was prescribed gliclazide and metformin however...
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    Thought on blood tests numbers appreciated.

    Morning folks, I have an telephone appointment with locumm doc this morning as my usual DN is off sick to discuss my HbA1c results which I've posted below. I'd value some opinions on numbers please. I have been generally unwell since before Christmas. Took some sort of 5 day stomach "bug" when...
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    What do you think of this description?

    Long time since I posted here tend to lurk a lot these - which is probably just as well because I only open my mouth to change feet ;) Wondered what people think of this guys description of what diabetes is. http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/diabetesdetox.htm
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    American Diabetes Assc Embraces Low Carb

    Haven't been around much recently so not sure if this has already been posted but I thought it would be of interest. http://feinmantheother.com/2013/12/27/american-diabetes-association-embraces-low-carbohydrate-diets/
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    Recommend Crane heart rate monitor. (Aldi)

    Recently got my self a heart rate monitor from Aldi of all places. Have tested it against monitor at heart rehab classes I was attending and BP machine in docs surgery and it's accurate to within a few beats so can recommend it if anyone is thinking of buying one. It's Aldis own make Crane and...
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    Blood pressure medication

    Morning folks, not strictly a diabetes question but I'd appreciate some input. I had a heart attack on 9th July and my recovery now is being hampered by high blood pressure and heart rate. BP is around 140/95 and heart rate between 90 - 100 bpm. Before heart attack BP was controlled with...
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    Fit -- but still had heart attack!

    Type 2, 55, walk 3 miles every day and gym 3 times a week. All cholestrol and other numbers where they should be. Despite that on 9th July I had a heart attack - I felt unwell at home (turned out to first minor attack), got into to see doc a few hours later who put me on an ECG and then called...
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    Cabbage & ham fry - low carb option please?

    Hi folks, Anyone help me make this suitable for low carb please? It's a quick and easy meal for 2 and delicious which we used to have on a regular basis. Unfortunately now that I'm eating low carb I need to leave out the apple and sugar - any options for replacing or suggestions please? Ham &...
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    Comment on test results please.

    Hi folks, Had a blood test a couple of weeks ago and as I'm in Scotland can access my results via mydiabetesmyway.scot.nhs.uk/ I have an appointment with diabetes nurse on Tuesday to discuss results so would like some input please. I had a very stressful period July/August after which my BGs...
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    Sock it to me . . .

    Hey folks, Mainly a question for the guys I guess. Looking for decent socks. I like a fitted sock which is soft at the top and perhaps just a little longer if possible. (Length isn't crucial) My only issue with a decent pair of regular socks is that the top is usually too tight. Tried some...
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    BG level fluctating wildly.

    Hi folks, I was diagnosed Type 2 in March. I was initially on Gliclazide but managed to control my BGs with lowish carb eating (around 70-100) and stopped gliclazide in favour of metmorfin. In July & August I had an extremely stressful period when my mother was ill and requiring 24/7 care...
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    Decent iphone app for recording type 2 info?

    Hey folks, Lost my little book that I keep all my info in and thought it a good time to go digital! I'm looking for a decent iphone app to help me keep track of: Daily BG levels Daily carb intake Daily calorie (optional) Weekly BP Weekly Weight Also like to be able to download to my laptop...
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    Can someone comment on my results please.

    Got access to my test results on the Scottish portal. The explanations for the readings are very generic and vague. I know about the HbA1c and BP but what about the others? Seeing my DN tomorrow so would like to know if there's anything I should be asking. HbA1c: 105.0 mmol/mol (11.8%) on...
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    Have I cut the carbs too much, too soon?

    Since I started on glicklazide 5 weeks ago I've gained 5lbs - that doesn't please me! The upside is that my BGs are so much better. Last week I was very careful with the carbs I eat, not counting just cutting out the obvious stuff but still put on a pound. This week I decided I wanted to shed...
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    Took morning Gliclazide, no food, BG level up?

    So many questions! Just when I think I understand . . . Morning reading for last couple of weeks has been between 5.5 and 7.5 Took a reading at 0730 - 6.2 Had my 40mg gliclazide and 4mg perindropil at the same time. Usually have breakfast about half an later but got sidetracked and didn't...
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    21st birthday - alcohol and gliclazide

    My daughters 21st on Friday. Going for a meal - it's at a fish restuarant so finding sensble eating options should be easy enough. I'll be having a few drinks, not under the table stuff, but a few all the same. I rarely drink alcohol but this is a special occasion. I know that alcohol affects...
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    Tuna burgers - how to bind - advice please.

    Hi, OK, I like dabbling in the kitchen but I'm definitely not a cook. Been trying to make tuna burgers: Tinned tuna (spring water) Finely chopped smal onion Dash worcester sauce 1 egg Tastes delicious but the problem I'm having is binding it together. Sometimes a really hot frying pan will do...
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    This is for life . . .

    Diagnosed about 4 weeks now. On glickazide (and now perindropil for high BP) and started being extremely careful with carbs this week - was congratulating myself on my BGs since Monday, ranging from 4.1 to 7.5 (With peak of 12.8 when I discovered I can't eat pineapple). I had the sudden...
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    Blood test sites?

    Hi, Apart from fingers where else is it practical to draw blood? Tried my upper forearm but all I managed to do was leave bruises. Testing 6 to 8 times a days and my fingers are getting a little tender. Only diagnosed about 4 weeks so I'm probably being a bit of a wimp! It might sound like a...
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    Type 2, gliclazide, raised blood pressure - connected?

    Hi there, Diagnosed type 2 just over 3 weeks ago. Was initially on one gliclazide 40mg for a week which was increased to twice daily. Visited nurse yesterday and she was happy with levels but my blood pressure was high. Going back later this week for another appointment. Blood pressure has...