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    Uncooperative fingers

    Can you only do it on your fingers?
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    Balanitis in Men.

    I am at the doctors soon. I think I’m gonna need antibiotics. I’ve had the tablet and the cream. It just keeps coming back. It’s getting me down now. No matter what I eat or how clean I keep my penis. Which I do anyway. But it just comes back with a vengeance. Sex is off the table and as been...
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    Testing Bloods with only arm

    All seems to be going ok. Bloody finger is hurting now [emoji12]
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    Testing Bloods with only arm

    Thinking of taking a salad on some days and getting some cook chicken or some days fish. Just need to mix it up so I don’t get bored. Gotta get my head around this now a lifestyle and not a fad. Have you heard of lahmajoun? It’s Turkish pizza. I like it. Just wondering if anyone has had it.
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    Testing Bloods with only arm

    Thanks. I’m gonna look them up. Really appreciate your help
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    Balanitis in Men.

    Hi. I’m soooo glad I came across this thread. I keep getting it. I’ve had the tablet the cream. I’m washing constantly. But keeps coming back. Sex life is out the window. Itching and red and sore. I’m not a great t2 but I’m starting to try and take control now. Everyone keeps saying get the...
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    Testing Bloods with only arm

    Thanks. Is this based on the Atkins diet?
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    Testing Bloods with only arm

    Thanks sally. I’m gonna save up and get one I think. Time to take control myself and not rely on nhs. Might be a bit expensive but it’s my health. I’m working really long hours at the moment and right there is my down fall. Just trying to get my head around what to eat when your out. Wife...
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    Testing Bloods with only arm

    Are mixed nuts ok or will I find that out for myself testing?
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    Testing Bloods with only arm

    I’m a London cabbie and picked up a guy who lectures on diabetes. He was horrified to hear what she said. He asked how do I know what foods do what if you don’t test. But did more blame the nhs funding then the nurse. He said she’s just doing what she was told. He said STOP all carbs straight...
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    Testing Bloods with only arm

    She was double booked. But I spoke to her on the phone. She said Kent doesn’t do libre on nhs yet. That I shouldn’t test my blood regularly because I’m a t2 and not a t1. It’s only for t1’s so they know how much insulin to use. Completely confused now.
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    Testing Bloods with only arm

    Thanks for that. Got dn this afternoon. Will let you know
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    Testing Bloods with only arm

    Hi. I’ve got one of these
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    Testing Bloods with only arm

    I’ve got dn tomorrow. Gonna ask about libre thing. I’m literally just starting to take things seriously if I’m honest. Start a food diary. Exercise by walking
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    Testing Bloods with only arm

    Hi. Thanks for the advice. When you say fasting do you mean 24 hours or just in daylight?
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    Testing Bloods with only arm

    Thanks for all your ideas. But I don’t own a vice. I will find a way. I always have. But keep the ideas coming please.
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    Testing Bloods with only arm

    Thanks. Gonna try it all. My wife does help but there are times when she’s not around.
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    Testing Bloods with only arm

    Hi. I’m t2. Been a diabetic for 12 years. I’m not a good t2. I’m really not a good eater. But now getting a few things so need to start eating properly. I’m starting a food diary. I’ve been informed I need to start testing my bloods and regular. Wife bought me a meter. As only having one arm...
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    Learning

    Learning
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    Long Term Meal Logs & Testing

    Thanks everyone. I’m not great with technology and fumbling through this now. But will give it ago. Good luck everyone