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    Appointment with consultant tomorrow - hoping for Freestyle Libre - any advice?

    Thank you for your reply. Do you have libra or libra 2?
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    Appointment with consultant tomorrow - hoping for Freestyle Libre - any advice?

    Thank you for your reply, it was helpful to hear about the need to use old supplies first! Yes, I have done some research on line and you tube, and I also keep a glucose reading, food and exercise diary, so there will be no problem with the evidence. I am just trying to give myself the least...
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    Appointment with consultant tomorrow - hoping for Freestyle Libre - any advice?

    Appointment with consultant tomorrow - hoping for Freestyle Libre - any advice? LADA Published by Ali2020 in the blog Ali2020's blog. Views: 0 Hello. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in Feb last year, blood glucose out of control in October = hospital admission. Now diagnosed as LADA and on...
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    Initial diagnosis type 1 Feb 2020. October type 1, now LADA

    Initial diagnosis type 1 Feb 2020. October type 1, now LADA
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    Initial diagnosis type 2 in Feb 2020. October 2020 Type 1 - tests done - LADA.

    Initial diagnosis type 2 in Feb 2020. October 2020 Type 1 - tests done - LADA.
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    First appt with diabetes nurse, what to ask?

    Hi. I ended up in hospital, referred to A&E by diabetes specialist nurse who told me to let her know if blood sugars over 20 and with ketones. They suspect type 1 diabetes. Various tests done and awaiting results; C peptide, GAD and general stuff too. Now on Lantus 10units daily and Novorapid 2...
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    First appt with diabetes nurse, what to ask?

    [QUOTE="Ali2020, post: 2318352, member: Thank you for your helpful comments and suggestions. I had a very helpful visit to the diabetic nurse specialist. She is organising both GAD and C peptide tests And gave helpful advice as well. I am feeling very thankful. Sent from my iPhone
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    First appt with diabetes nurse, what to ask?

    Thank you so much this is just what I needed
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    First appt with diabetes nurse, what to ask?

    Thank you so much. This is just what I needed.
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    First appt with diabetes nurse, what to ask?

    Diagnosed in Feb with Hba1c of 87, age 60, weight 9st 5 lb, Prescribed Metformin and told to check this website. I decided to try changing diet and increasing exercise this led to Hba1c 3 months later of 46. Stable until 1st October. Got virus cough, achy, headache etc. Not Covid. Now blood...
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    1st appt with diabetes nurse tomorrow 9 am. What tests are needed? Had a virus last week...

    1st appt with diabetes nurse tomorrow 9 am. What tests are needed? Had a virus last week, glucose now 16 to 29. (5-8 before) 7 stone 10 lb
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    1st appt with diabetes nurse tomorrow 9 am. What tests are needed? Had a virus last week...

    1st appt with diabetes nurse tomorrow 9 am. What tests are needed? Had a virus last week, glucose now 16 to 29. (5-8 before) 7 stone 10 lb
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    diabetic nurse specialist 1st appointmentTomorrow 9am? since Oct 1st With virus, results 16 -...

    diabetic nurse specialist 1st appointmentTomorrow 9am? since Oct 1st With virus, results 16 - 23. weight only 45 kgs.
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    I have my first appointment with the Diabetic nurse specialist tomorrow morning 9am

    I have my first appointment with the Diabetic nurse specialist tomorrow morning 9am
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    Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

    Is it normal to have side effects from Eye screening? I am due for my first Eye screen tomorrow but ketones ++ and blood sugars From 16-20 mmol yesterday is enough for me to be troubled by at the moment! Also not keen to go to hospital when blood and urine tests so Bad.
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    How to increase weight?

    My biggest immediate question is what do I eat? Do I eat to maintain my health and weight, while also increasing my glucose? I don’t think I can afford not to eat, but just to make good choices. This is all a little overwhelming. Many thanks for your help and support at this time.