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    Desmond Course

    Your experience almost mirrored mine. I forgot to mention the grief I got for self-testing. I felt that I was at a Weight Watchers meeting!!
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    Desmond Course

    I went on Desmond yesterday, it was a total waste of time. I felt really sorry for the people who had no idea about low-carb eating. I wont be taking their advice.
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    Have you been told not to test your blood sugars?

    Finally went on the Desmond course yesterday, was firmly told that there is no point testing when you are T2. I of course argued back and asked how else am I supposed to identify what foods I am sensitive to. Two blokes had been advised by their Diabetic Nurse to test (mine doesn't) and hadn't...
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    A few questions from a newbie

    I survived my first social occasion today. A wake after a family funeral. I went prepared with a plain egg salad, but they had grilled chicken. I even tested my BG whilst sat at the table! Then my brother-in-law made comment that 'he worked at the hospital and wasn't I being a bit paranoid...
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    A few questions from a newbie

    I was definitely annoyed, in fact more ticked off about that result than the diabetes! I was very naive thinking being reasonably healthy and not significantly over weight meant I wasn't at risk.
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    A few questions from a newbie

    I was prescribed Fluconazole, which I took for 14 days and was given a repeat prescription if needed but it hasn't been 100% effective. Will ask about Nystatin, Thanks
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    A few questions from a newbie

    Thanks for the speedy replies. Got another odd question. I teach 16-18 yr olds and we have rule that they aren't allowed to be left unsupervised. It's a proving to be a pain having to summon a colleague so I can leave the room and go and test after lunch. I want to test when im in class, I don't...
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    A few questions from a newbie

    Hi everyone. Being unexpectedly diagnosed Type 2 in March was a wake up call and im determined to get a grip of this. I was very ill and had surgery over Xmas 2017 and my body just wouldn't heal afterwards. Numerous blood tests while I was in hospital, but it never occurred to them to test my...
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