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@julieclarke do you use a Continuous Glucose Monitor ( CGM ) ?

@Karen Earwaker Yes, my blood sugars always go up after a flu jab. It’s likely your body’s immune response that causes the rise. Mine usually comes down within 24 hours.

Who are you addressing your question to @julieclarke ?

It is understandable @Dee1960 . Firstly, Nutritional ketones are different completely different from ketones that appear when your blood becomes too acidic because of very high blood sugars and not enough insulin. People with T1 diabetes are those most likely to suffer Diabetic keto acidosis...

Hi @Maggie75 , I suffer with peptic ulcer disease. I’ve had it for decades. The first signs of ulcers was a bout of vomiting. I had no pain. I had a second bout of vomiting, but this time there was some blood coming up. I went to the hospital and was admitted. I remember I was tachycardic (HR...

Hi @Dee1960 , only you will know. Everyone is different. If your blood sugars are still too high, then yes. If your blood sugars are dropping then no. If your blood sugars are at a level you are comfirtable with and they are stable then you have hit your personal carb ‘ sweet spot’, so to speak...

I agree with @Prancy . A C-peptide test would tell you a lot. After 24 years your body would be very unlikely to be producing any insulin, therefore you would not be producing any C-peptides. If you are producing C-peptides then that sheds light on your diabetes type, I would think.

Great news @lessci :)

Hi there @LouT welcome to the forum. It is standard to have two HbA1c tests a few weeks apart to confirm diabetes. I see your GP is almost certain you are Type 2. Is there any reason you think you might be T1? If you are confirmed as having Type 2 diabetes then they will likely give you blood...

@blackholefox It is a forum rule that if the information provided is not from personal experience, then all fact based posts or factual claims are substantiated by respected references / sources that can be verified. Please be aware that AI is not a respected source. The forum is a place where...

I prefer exact numbers too @Rachox . I guess it is working on the concept of ‘Time in Range’ as opposed to finger pricking before. and after meals.

Color-Changing, Needle-Free Glucose Sensor Some interesting tech has just been given the nod by the FDA. It’s a sensor called the Biolinq Shine.It’s a needle free sensor for people with Type 2 diabetes who don’t use insulin. It’s an adhesive patch, the size of a quarter. It uses a colour...

Hi there @CSKSCS . Welcome to the forum :) . Firstly this is not your fault. The media spout misinformation about T2 diabetes, too many sweets, too many crisps and on and on it goes. It doesn’t help when we read it’s a lifestyle disease. I have diabetes and I’m a lean and I’m into fitness...

I was put on Rosuvastatin. I resisted for a year or so as my Triglycerides were very low, but my LDL’s were high. My Dr wasn’t pushy and took the time to explain why going on statins was a good thing. He also explained the possible side effects. Initially I was put on 10 mg. This low dose...

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I agree with @EllieM and @lovinglife . I have the flu shot every year. Influenza is very different from a heavy cold, as dreadful as a cold makes you feel, Influenza is very different. I’ve had the flu a couple of times in my life and on both occasions I was very sick. One minute you are going...

@jaywak , I’m so sorry to hear your dear wife has passed. Sending my deepest condolences .

My personal thoughts, and they are just personal, if your night time figures are normal, then your natural production of basal insulin is enough to maintain normal blood sugars. It is your daytime blood sugars that are raised, which may suggest it could be food intake. That said I would still...

I agree with @lovinglife . Building muscle will add weight , however, muscles are glucose hungry so increasing muscle mass may help to reduce your blood sugars.

As I hike a lot I use O’Keeffe’s ‘Healthy Feet’ cream. I also like the peppermint smelling foot balm creams too which I get from time to time from Amazon.