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My readings are more or less around the same on Libre as when I finger prick test. Sometimes above sometimes below. Never a massive difference. My HbA1c predicted 50. I was happy with that ( 91 at diagnosis) so I am very happy that result came back lower. 4.5. [emoji16] I’m now only pre...

Dustydigger, I might have known you were a Northerner by the way you have dealt with your lot. I love your sense of humour. I’ve been told I must have been a Northerner in a previous life. I’m always happy to hear a Northern accent when I have to call any customer service. It reassures me I’ll...

Once again, your humour shines through your posts. I thought you must be in the UK. Where in the UK are you ? It sounds like you also have lots of beautiful grandchildren and great grandchildren. My oldest ones are 26 and 25. No great grandchildren yet. I’m in London but four of my five children...

So sorry to hear of your situation. What a lot you have had to deal with! Please do not give yourself a hard time. I pray you will be given the strength to care for your dear husband as you want to. It must be exceptional hard for you to see him like this. It sounds as though the Metformin...

I stopped getting migraine after the menopause. In 20 years I have had less than 5-10 migraine attacks in total. Out of the blue, since my GP insisted I increase my MF to four x 500mg a day, I have had 3 migraines in 4 days. I am worried. The aura is quite severe, with the visual flashing...

Thank you. Yes it was plain unflavoured unsweetened protein kefir. I also tried plain Greek yoghurt. I had 3 each of blueberries and raspberries. It was in the morning. Maybe I should have tried them at lunchtime but then I still have to find something to eat for breakfast. Lol. Today I was...

Hi all Well I ended up at the hospital with suspected DKA. I was borderline. Actually on the line. Avoided being admitted by agreeing to Buy a monitor Start on Metformin Cut out carbs and sugar completely for 2-3 days and go back to GP I immediately agreed and have turned everything around...

Totally agree. This is what makes it tough. and why people shouldn’t jump in to tell others what a certain guru advises. I can eat bananas no problem, I can eat one slice of seeded toast fine. But even yoghurt with seeds and four blueberries will spike my levels. I had my first meal out this...

Thank you. I have been eating beetroot at most meals and my sugars don’t spike. Most diabetic websites tend to agree that beetroot is fine. I do miss porridge but for me, it spikes my levels too high. What I’m learning that I just hadn’t known before ( doh!‍♀️) is that EVERYONE is different...

Oh please could you share the spreadsheet? I’m still waiting for an apt at the diabetic clinic. My dr surgery has no info packs whatsoever !!!???

I’ve tried Allindons Seriously seeded ( toasted with Half an avocado and a poached egg with some raw veg. Didn’t spike my sugars. I’m still a bit wary. They tell you berries are ok with yoghurt or porridge ( I love porridge) but I had a 15.1 reading after that so I won’t touch it now. Even...

Same age as me. Ignored the advice for too long, refused to take metformin as I was terrified of the very high incidence of the nausea, diarrhoea and headaches side effects. After being so unwell I ended up close to ketoacidosis. Wake up call that pushed me into action. Now started metformin...

I am recovering from a diabetes emergency. Close to ketoacidosis. Wake up call from ignoring my ‘pre’ diabetes for far too long. Haven’t touched sugar or anything containing it but I’m gutted I can’t have overnight oats. Not even organic jumbo oats with six raspberries and a spoonful of seeds...

My poorly managed T2 diabetes recently appeared to bite me on the bum. I was so unwell I knew it was because of my lack of discipline. Nausea was the worst thing. Weakness, joint pain. I have had my HbA1c tests today and I’m waiting for results. I really am not keen on starting on metformin (...