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    Blood sugar of 28.3

    They are still fairly high although better than last night. I will go and see my GP soon as it does seem to be too high generally. Thank you for your help and general concern
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    Blood sugar of 28.3

    I am not taking insulin, I am on metformin only. I have just returned from a walk and they are dropping nicely 22.6 now. I have discussed with my GP the medication I am on and he is happy with the timing of all my drugs. I am on clopidogrel, avorvastatin , mirtazapine and metformin. I only...
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    Blood sugar of 28.3

    Since my stroke I never feel very good. I am feeling thirsty. I don't have any ketone test strips. My son has returned early so I will be able to go for a walk. I will test again when I return.
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    Blood sugar of 28.3

    I have retested and it's still high 27.3 it's difficult for me to exercise as I am partially sighted following a stroke earlier this year.
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    Blood sugar of 28.3

    i have just tested my blood sugar and it was 28.3 this is the highest it's ever been. I did have a small chocolate as a treat earlier but that was 5 hours ago. What should I do, is it high enough that I need to go to the hospital. I am very thirsty and I know that this is a sign of high sugars...
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    Equality act/employment

    I would definitely declare it. If an employer discriminates on the basis of diabetes (or anything) why would anyone want to work for that employer. Good employers would not discriminate so say yes
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    Fizzy drinks and people who don't listen

    I had the same experience at a restaurant and when I pointed it out I was told that I had ordered a normal Pepsi. When everyone on my table said that I had ordered a diet Pepsi I was then told it wasn't a big deal. I explained I was a diabetic and was told by the waiter it was not his fault...
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    Colds and blood sugars

    Thank you all for your help. I think I am going to head home from work and go to bed. I appreciate all the helpful advice. :)
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    Colds and blood sugars

    I am a type 2 and have been struggling with a cold. I have tested my sugar levels and I am 13.8. The only food I have eaten since yesterday evening is a bowl of porridge oats for breakfast. Has anyone any advice on what they do when they get colds and their sugar levels rise. I have seen...