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Hi I need to get a new meter has anyone any recommendations of which one to get . My old one keeps going off even with new battery in.. its a SD code free I have at the moment . Its about 8 years old Sent from my SM-G973F using Diabetes Forum mobile app

Hi how long do the metformin take to work is it a couple if weeks to see a difference, I'm on a low carb diet now and numbers still high . Sent from my SM-G973F using Diabetes Forum mobile app

I have been testing my bs all day this mid morning after food 2 hours it was 7.5, cup of coffee with cream went to 8.1 an hour later and I haven't eaten for 4 hours amd it's risen to 9 . I just don't get why . I'm confused as I've had no carbs today and lots of water [emoji52] Sent from my...

I've just had my blood test come back and it's 95 , 6 months ago it was 56 I've lost a stone in weight since my last bloods that were 56 so I was hoping it would be lower this time . They've put me on metformin now . I'm really doing my best this time to bring those numbers down... anxious of...

I have just been put on slow release metformin amd I have a pary on Friday, would I be able to have a drink while taking these tablets . [emoji4] Sent from my SM-G973F using Diabetes Forum mobile app

Hi I went to the doctors yesterday as not been feeling to well , the doctor said I have very high readings of sugar in my urine so has arranged some blood tests next week . I have been type 2 for a few years now and have always tried to keep my bloods down with diet but now they have put me on...

I had no carbs yesterday and I checked my Bs about 9pm last night and it was 11, checked again this morning and it was 10.5 I've had a boiled egg for my breakfast and 2 hours later only come down to 10 , no carbs eaten again. Can anyone suggest how I get it down its always worked before when...

hi could anyone help where to start with the LCHF and what books are good etc, also what does everyone eat instead of bread [emoji506] Thankyou

Hi I haven't been checking bs for a while now , checked it this morning and it's 10.1, I have had covid 2 weeks ago and been quite poorly, has anyone else got high bs after feeling ill , how do I get my bs lower , thanks everyone x

Hi was thinking of making a butternut squash soup .. is this high carb . Sorry newbie here after being away for few years .. thanks

Hi. Not been here for a while as fallen of the wagon so to speak but just needing some advice and really need to get my sugars under control.. they have always been in the 6s and 7s and tonight i checked after my tea amd only had veg soup it was 11 2 hours later.. so 3 hours later its still...

Hi all.. haven't posted in a long while.. just wanted some advice. I joined ww last week amd lost 5llb in first week so really thrilled about that, only thing is ive just checked my sugars amd they are highest ever been at 10.. i ate a bowl of homemade veg soup and 2 ryvitas an hour ago amd...

Ive been on lchf for a few days so why is my bs high in a morning .. bit worried so any info please

Hi my reading 2 hours after tea is 7.5 I thought that was ok but the blood sugar checker online says it's too high. What should the numbers be 2 hours later Thanks

Hi all. I've been researching so much lately about statins and the benefits and aide effects.. I have been prescribed them as I'm type 2 and my cholesterol was just over the normal range.. I questioned this and got the talk that we put most people with diabetes on them . I feel very worried at...

Hi all.. I've been for my 3 monthly results today and my BS has dropped from 51 to 44 and my cholesterol has dropped from 5 to 4.7. The doctor however want me to start taking statins from now on as it is a precaution they say due to me being diabetic.. I have been doing some. research on this...

Hi all.. I had my result for my HBAC1 and my last reading was 51 5 months ago and now it's 44. My cholesterol was 5 and now 4.7 and I've lost 13llbs in 5 months so I'm really pleased. I have had a blip over xmas where I've put some weight back on but back on the LCHF now .. I can't believe...

Hi I was diagnosed about 3 months ago.as type 2. I've been trying to stick to the LCHF and I've done quite well. These last few weeks I've slipped a bit but will let get back to it.. I have eaten a low carb meal at lunch today and had a sweetened muller bliss Greek yoghurt my BG an hour after...

Hi do I test 1 hour after eating or 2... if it's 2 hours how do I know if I've gone really high at one hour and come back down again at 2 .. thankyou

Hi. Just wanted to ask. I'm still getting to grips with my meter readings as I'm a newbie. Is 7.3 2 hours after food ok I'm type 2 .. what would it be if it was to high. I went onto the diabetes blood sugar checker and put that number in and it said normal but underneath it said it's classed...