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    Testing for Ketones

    I will do some research on the meters suggested & whether urine strips or blood strips are right for me. John506 I know I am a new diabetic but from what I've learnt you should be testing for ketones if you are high. As Morganator said if you test and ketones are present you can stop them...
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    Testing for Ketones

    Hello forum :wave: I am new to diabetes & am slowly getting my head around it. Recently I have been ill so my BG have been a little high & I am a little worried. I use Accu Chek & have an Abbott meter as a back up but neither can test for ketones. My doctor does not like it that I have 2 sets...
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    HbA1c results

    I have just had my first hbA1c results back yesterday. Mine was 7.1 & my diabetic team was pleased with this result. I did not understand so asked to look at a chart to see any progress I might of made. I could see the target range was 7.0-7.5 I don't know if this result is just for me or fellow...
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    Introduce Yourself: Answer Some Personal Questions

    Hello Forum :wave: I have been lurking for a few months now & its time I posted. I have never joined a forum or done the social network stuff so please go easy on me. Right here goes, my story/rant My name is Lee, just turned 30, I live in Surrey UK, diagnosed with type 1 in Sep 2012. Last...