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    HbA1c confusion

    Same for me also in Feb 2020 173 which is very high, eyesight started to go worrying time. Put on insulin and Glitizide x4 tablets daily.Thanks to members of his forum and their comments and help I am off insulin doctor phone me and said to stop taking glitizide. I am now medication free, my...
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    Taking statins without raising bg?

    I have been on statins for some considerable time and on my last 2 results were 32 so they have nor affected my BS at all
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    1st blood test since diagnosis.

    Thanks it is really appreciated. take care.
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    1st blood test since diagnosis.

    Hi you may have seen my first post regarding diagnosis with a reading of 173. Since the shock of being diabetic and stumbling on this site I would like to thank all members guiding me through my illness who have given me much appreciated advice on how to cope and move on, this advice has been...
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    Can the test monitors be trusted.

    Thanks for the replies, I used the same finger for the tests and the readings did stabilise so possibly a faulty strip but it did give quite a shock at the high reading.
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    Can the test monitors be trusted.

    I ask this as I have been testing regularly for a month or so. My readings are coming down and my medication I have reduced to 2 tablets. I test before my main meal and 2 hours after and my readings normally stop the same or go 1.5/2 higher. I got a fright the other day when testing after the...
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    Newly diagnosed and reeling

    I was diagnosed in January with a reading of 173 yes it was huge and come as a massive shock however due to this site I have learned a lot and have been reassured by members and given some great advice on how to control it and control is main word here. My diet has changed for the better I...
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    More help needed.

    Hi When I say filling the gap it is just to take the hunger pang away as for over 20 years I only have one full meal per day and since this illness I have been having 3 slices of brown bread with a topping of paste, on checking my BS is has a small effect but not extreme levels sometimes 7.5 to...
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    More help needed.

    Thanks for the info That is what I am doing now and I am getting a good idea on what foods raise my BS and it is having the desired results, having spoken to the Dr, this morning he is very pleased with the results so far and the regime I am sticking to I will be going for blood tests next month...
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    More help needed.

    Good to hear your sight settled and it is reassuring that it was not permanent It was 14/2/20 that the medication started so it will be a while yet before my eyes settle down and hopefully regain their readings, I live with hope but it is encouraging when I see many people with this condition...
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    More help needed.

    Thanks Resurgam When I say I am eating bread it is brown bread I don't know if that is better also approx. 2 slices in morning and one at lunchtime just to fill the gap but if this not helping then I will do without and hopefully find something else. I am just getting used with what I can and...
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    More help needed.

    Hi Daibell Yes its early days yet and get a check up weekly I will be hitting them with more questions as the illness takes its course thanks for the info much appreciated.
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    More help needed.

    Thanks it is very reassuring to know that sight loss is temporary in most cases I will see shortly (pardon the pun not intended) what the optician has to say thanks again for your input.
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    More help needed.

    Thanks JoKalsbeek I had my eyes checked no more than 6 months ago and they said they were fine and healthy and I would need reading glasses only if required then this happened frightening really.
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    More help needed.

    Thanks Brunneria As I am new to this I have received very good info from this site and as far as history goes on my illness it was one day okay next day ill, couldn't lift my legs up to climb stairs, totally exhausted ,weak thirsty etc.now after 2 weeks I asked if I could take tablets only...
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    More help needed.

    Thanks again HSSS it is very much appreciated. Before I became ill I will be honest I did not look after the old body and I used to drink coffee with plenty sugar all day and eating not a lot but all the wrong stuff. I now know through the massive help from this forum what and what not to eat my...
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    More help needed.

    It is mixed veg Tomatos brockley carrots. My wonder is that it goes down on some meals I understand the rise when chips were on the menu just tried a few to see what the difference would be then spam in an omelette with no rises, so am I testing the correct way.
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    More help needed.

    Thanks HSSS I have posted the food and readings over a few days.
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    More help needed.

    Hi Brunneria The medication is 2x Gliclazide mornings and evenings, I was on insulin and half the dosage of tablets and I asked if I could just use the tablets and monitor results which I have been doing. The Dr told me to take 2 in the morning and to eat food afterwards and Early evening I do...
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    More help needed.

    I posted earlier regarding my high blood sugars and I was overwhelmed on all the replies and great hep received. during the thread and on many other threads members remark on a low carb diet and also testing before and after a meal which will show up foods that raise the sugar level. I have been...