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    Glucomen are giving meters away

    Three days after requesting mine, it arrived. If that's the standard they strive to achieve, then maybe they should be in charge of the royal mail :D I am now waiting for the requested "cable"...(1 day & counting). Time to test differences between the contour and the glucomenLX.
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    Dvlc & towing a caravan!!

    I am currently taking my Pcv training and the dvlc demand that I test my bs levels before driving. (im t2) question is do I need to test my bs levels before I drive my car? Im asking because most weekends I tow our touring caravan to whever and back.
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    How old were you when you were diagnosed?

    I was 48 yr old (going on 5yr old, as my wife keeps telling me to grow up!!).Who said with age comes wisdom :?:
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    What does your Metformin taste of?

    Pharmacists advise is "take with or after food". This action eleviates the after taste associated with metformin.
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    Bank hol treat

    Bottle of Scottish olive oil (Grants) over the weekend..Smashing. :)
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    Fast Food!

    If I have a smak Ronald my bs levels go through the roof. Only had 1 since diagnosed as t2.
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    Hypos...

    You aint a idiot for asking, as only a idiot ignores or fails to seek advise. Im a relatively new t2 myself, and iv only just recently found out what a hypo is. Im sure someone more knowledge than me will post advise needed. Stay safe.
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    sick driver

    The driver HAS to accept full responsibility,especally as hes diabetic. Iv just spent 3months jumping through hoops so I can drive a minibus for a living, even though im a t2. Deepest sympathy to the pedestrian.
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    Advice re possible hypo.

    I do check my bs levels via a contour meter. As stated I have never felt like this b4 despite being t2 for 3 yrs, so was asking...was this a hypo? Having read the forums answers I guess it must have been. Good thing is I now know what too look for when my bs levels are low. As stated I now carry...
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    Advice re possible hypo.

    Yesterday aftnoon after lunch while @ the supermarket I suddenly got all giddy & light headed. Upon walking home I gradually got more & more drunken feeling. Upon testing my bs it showed as 4.6. About 10 mins after getting home I suddenly got the shakes and sweating. It was then that I rang the...
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    My favourite kitchen gadgets - what are yours?

    Speed peeler!! (stainless steel type) its brill for slicing spuds into crisps/peeling whatever/slicing cheese/slicing carrots and many of other uses. :D
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    Desmond

    Thanks, that's something else to get sorted next time im @ docs. (I guess that's were I go to see Desmond) :)
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    Desmond

    What is this Desmond that's mentioned in some forums :?:
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    Aching bones in arm

    This post got me thinking...I also have pains in 1 arm and take metformin and statins!! Maybe I should mention to doc as well. Maybe its not old age afterall :) :)
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    New to Metformin - a couple of questions..

    When I was put on metformin I was advised too book time off from work by the doctor, due to possible side affects ie upset stomach and the trots. He even gave me a sick note just incase. Upon talking too my boss he agreed as he is also a t2 diabetic. All I can say is the doc was right,and 12...
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    Whisky

    As im a recently diagnosed t2 and a drinker (on weekends) I was surprised too see the difference between beer & whisky has on my bs levels. If I have 2 beers my bs levels rise dramatically, but if I drink whisky my bs levels go down. Im not sure why, but according to my test meter whisky is...
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    I have diabetes – can I have sex?

    Something too do with chocolate spread,crackers & Kate Beckinsale :D
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    I have diabetes – can I have sex?

    Theres only 1 cracker in our house..and she don't mind crumbs in the bed :D (grovel,grovel)
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    I have diabetes – can I have sex?

    Got me thinking now... :thumbup: :D
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    I have diabetes – can I have sex?

    I would swap diabetes for sex anyday!! :) Last time I went to doc for check ups, he advised me with regards to erectile disfunction...something I did not know about. Apparently diabetes can be a possible cause!!. So I would advise a visit too your doc and ask her/him.Dont loose out due to...