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    Sick Day Rules

    I had prob same virus a few weeks ago,when it had gone I was able to see my diabetic nurse and asked about this.I was told to test more frequently and to stop my fast acting insulin and just have the Lantus.I completely stopped my metaformin however a few weeks after that when i had diarrhea and...
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    Flu Jab

    had mine a month ago and 8 days later had the flu.. happens every year :shock: .... not sure how bad I would get the flu if i didnt have it,but got flu three times last year despite the injection.Not sure what happens..am I just unlucky? :(
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    saying hi,and needing help

    I have been following a low carb diet..today though my blood sugar was low (4.2) at breakfast time, I had a small bowl of porridge with sweetners, and then by lunch time it was higher (9.3)so I had a bowl of soup and a slice of bread.. at teatime it was low (4.3) and then I had diahorria..an so...
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    saying hi,and needing help

    thank you all for your replies,I am busy absorbing the information, and have written a shopping list.I normally have cereal for breakfast,I think that will have to change,perhaps have one small bowl a week to stop cravings? I was told porridge was a good breakfast to have by my diabetic...
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    saying hi,and needing help

    I am a newbie to the board,I have had diabetes ,type "2 for 14 years, now take insulin,lantus and novorapid. I also take metaformin , I am struggling with my diabetes,am very confused how much and what kind of carbs I should be having and how many calories.My diabetes has been getting less...