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    Blood sugar monitor woes - Just cried (T2)

    Thank you all so much. So many good tips and reading of your own experiences is a huge help. This mornings reading was problem free. I think some of my issue is that I need to relax and keep calm.
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    Blood sugar monitor woes - Just cried (T2)

    I am feeling ever so sorry for myself. I shouldn't because I will get through this. To cut a story short, was diagnosed with T2 a year ago. Started well, nurse was happy. Lost weight and reduced metformin. Then in recent months, I lost control and at my recent annual appointment my nurse put...
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    Type 2s: What have you eaten today?

    1 slice of ham and an apple for breakfast. Lunch was salad of cooked chicken, romaine, celery, cherry tomatoes, cress, spring onion, cucumber, curly parsley and a squeeze of fresh lemon.
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    Have you been told not to test your blood sugars?

    Hi everyone, When I was diagnosed as T2, they found it by accident during a hospital visit for something else. Then I was prescribed Metformin and began a journey of diet and weight loss. Was told that I didn't need to test blood sugars. Did really well, went from 3 to 2 tablets daily and my...
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    Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

    8.4 here. I am relatively newly diagnosed. Just a year ago. Did really well for a while and my nurse was so happy. Lost weight, readings good. Then everything went pear shaped diet and weight wise but am determined to get back on track. My last annual check caused concern and now have to...
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    Type 2s: What have you eaten today?

    I made a great salad for lunch. Consisting of romaine, sliced red pepper, sliced Granny Smith apple, fresh parsley, a few mixed olives, cherry tomatoes, avocado and lemon juice and black pepper. It was really satisfying.
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    Metformin side effects

    Hi everyone. I’ve started taking Metformin this week and I can’t work out whether I’m just tired or whether I’m experiencing side effects. I’ve been feeling really tired. So much so that I could easily sleep during the day. Concentrating on work has been difficult - I guess you could call it...
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    Hi, I was diagnosed T2 yesterday

    Thanks everyone. I have completed the form for my prescription exemption card. I’m feeling positive.
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    Hi, I was diagnosed T2 yesterday

    That link is excellent and just what I needed. Thank you
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    Hi, I was diagnosed T2 yesterday

    Thank you. There is something I wanted to ask. I’d heard that the diabetes treatment/medication is exempt (free) but I’m little confused. This morning it occurred to me that my risk level had increased and that I would be eligible to get a Covid vaccine. I called my GP practice and spoke to a...
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    Hi, I was diagnosed T2 yesterday

    Hi everyone. I’m Ted and was diagnosed as Type 2 yesterday. I am determined to look after myself better - I’ve already lost a stone and need to lose at least one more. I am having my Covid vaccine on Friday. The pace is moving very fast. I’ve got an eye test booked for Saturday too. I don’t...