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    Fasting BG higher than evening after meal measure

    Thanks all I certainly don't think there's too much point measuring my waking levels (when you factor in the cost of strips) as I'm not on insulin - I can't draw any conclusions from a higher reading versus a lower one. That said, I'm confused by the tests "they" do being a better more...
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    aspartame

    Hi bedshaped2000 I think the main thing is, everything in moderation. If you're weaning yourself off the soft drinks, great. I can't see artificial sweetener in your coffee being a problem, assuming you don't drink 10 cups a day ;-) I was on Atkins a few years ago for ten weeks, and I subbed...
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    Just diagnosed Type2, almost no advice or help given!

    Hi World Hereafter The way your GP was was bang out of order. Sorry to hear that. If you were interested in going down the route of complaint, you can also contact the patient liaison service (PALS) My wife did some work for them at the NHS and they take the complaints seriously. She also...
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    I don't care WHAT happens...

    ::sadface:: I guess I haven't read the rules - where are they again?
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    I don't care WHAT happens...

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    Soya milk

    Not sure this is appropriate for diabetes per se, but I went on Atkins for 10 weeks a couple of years ago, and switched out the milk in my 3 cups / day of coffee for full cream. The idea there was, no lactose (no sugar / carb - it's mostly fat), so it was allowed on Atkins. Atkins was also not...
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    Fruit and nuts

    I'm thinking hanadr is suggesting the following so you can understand what you're consuming nutritionally: For example, take the nutritional values for 1 almond (I got this info off this site - http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/nut-and-seed-products/3085/2 - not used them before but seems...
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    Reversing Type 2 Diabetes / Vegan ?

    Those making statements about it's with you for life, it can't be reversed or beaten etc., I'm interested in the science behind these statements. I'm not trying to say you're wrong or give anyone false hope, and I readily admit I'm in denial myself to some extent (that sounds like a...
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    Teatment since NHS Reforms Began

    Out of order? Absolutely not. If anything is out of order, it's this lack of support and appropriate diagnosis (Disclaimer: I'm not qualified to diagnose or assess a diagnosis!) Something that springs to mind is that if your measurements have increased where they were ok before, you could...
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    Fasting BG higher than evening after meal measure

    Hi all Just started self-testing my blood glucose levels yesterday, and observed the following: yesterday - 2030 pre-meal: 4.7 - 1 hour later: 9.6 - 2 hours later: 6.2 today not long after getting out of bed (12 hours since eating) - 0850: 6.6 Should I be looking at the dawn phenomenon...
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    BG testing

    I can totally agree with what CathyN said about if it's important to you it's easier. I just started self-testing yesterday. The GP showed me how to do it in his office - and I actually did it in his office. There is still trepidation now, about five tests and 18 hours in, but ultimately I...
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    Just diagnosed Type2, almost no advice or help given!

    Hi World Hereafter and everyone else I was drawn to this thread by the title, as I was diagnosed with diabetes in 2010 after some sugar showed up in a urine sample whilst I was getting checked for something unrelated. I went for an OGTT and six weeks later after thinking no news is good news...
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    Introduce Yourself: Answer Some Personal Questions

    - What is your name? Al - How old are you? 39 - Are you male or female? Male - Which country are you from? England - Which city/area do you live in? London - Are you religious? No - Pick three words to describe your personality. geeky...