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Hi all, I’ve been given insulin to start taking - basal first, tresiba then moving on bolus, novorapid as needed next week. I’m so pleased, as I’d really like to start feeling well again. What time of day do you do the basal? Was thinking at night before bed, but interested to see what others...

Thanks all. Good to hear your experiences. I have my appointment with the diabetes medicine team tomorrow. I’m really worried that they’re not going to do anything, however since I posted this I’ve started feeling rotten. Lost weight, feel hungover every day, interrupted sleep. thirsty and...

Hi, I’ve had diabetes for 2 years now. 38 years in age and normal weight. Recently had a GAD test as my blood sugars are not being controlled with diet or metformin. Tested positive with the GAD test. Looks like a normal range is 0-5 and my result was 951 Just out of curiosity can anyone tell...

Hi all, I’ve recent invested in a Dexcom to help manage my diabetes after a particularly high hba1c. As you all know it takes readings every 5 mins to my phone. Am I still supposed to check it 2 hours after eating? And ignore it if it spikes before then, but comes in under 8 mmol after 2...

Hi there, same here - bmi 23 and very active, no family history - yet still have type 2. I’ve started to research something called lean diabetes. I haven’t been tested for type 1 - it’s just assumed I have type 2.

Hi, thanks. Yes I feel a million times better for going low carb - the brain fog and exhaustion has lifted. I think I’ll ease off it a bit and hope it was a one off attack. Gosh it was painful. I’ve had two children and the gallstones were worse pain. I’m wondering if I need to seek specialist...

Hi all, I’ve been on a high fat low carb diet for about a year now. However the high fat diet has now given me gallstones. It’s incredibly painful when I have a gallstone attack. The doctor has now told me I have to go on a low fat diet. He was less than sympathetic and told me I had done it to...

I didn’t test before the meal - sometimes I just check after only. I did re take the test and washed my hands - same result. Cauliflower hash browns were home made. thanks for your help all

Thanks. I’ll try again at another point and see if spikes again. It’s a shame, as I don’t drink it that often - just when I feel I need something sweet and it takes the edge off. The cauliflower hash browns were home made - grated cauliflower, spices, cheese and egg. I feel sorry for myself...

I had cauliflower hash browns, eggs and a tomato - so I don’t think any of that would give me a spike. Thanks

Anyone spike with Diet Coke? Had a good no carb lunch and took my bloods two hours later with a 10mmol… I didn’t expect that. I had a can of Diet Coke 30mins ago… could that cause the spike? thanks Gem

I’ll see if I can get the breakdown - doctor didn’t give it to me but did say it was my bad cholesterol that was high. Thanks

Hi all, last year I was diagnosed with pre diabetes - managed to control it with low carb diet. However, I started noticing my numbers creeping up recently on finger prick tests so went to doctors for repeat bloods. I’m now type 2 diabetic - with a score of 48. I also have high cholesterol -...

Thankyou all for your responses. I found out I have a hba1c of 43, so I am Prediabetic. I was shocked to start with, but it’s given me a kick up the bum I needed to sort my diet out and get back down the gym. Haven’t touched a carb for a week now ask already feel better for it. I hope with diet...

Hi, I had a routine blood test and had a text message from gp yesterday saying my blood sugars were high and to book an appointment. Does this mean I’m likely to have diabetes? I’m not overweight, but haven’t had the best diet for the last few years. I had gestational diabetes during my last...