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Hi, I'm a newly diagnosed Type 2 diabetic (about 2 months now) and I've got what feels like a really dumb question. At the advice of some people on this forum, and a couple of friends of mine who are diabetic, I decided to get myself a blood glucose meter and start testing despite the nhs...

Hi all, not officially new as I have had an account for a little while. I am more just into reading posts and learning recipes . But thought I would finally say hello to you all! and Hope you have a great day and are staying safe!

Hi! I'm new to this thing but I've been reading here for a while now. I have diabetes and I'm just 20 years old. I currently weight 80 kilogram and my height is 5'10. I'm not obese, I'm just on the higher side of normal. About 3-4 months ago I started to see ants on my toilet bowl and that...

Hi everyone! So my partner and myself have recently purchased our first house (very exciting stuff). My partner has been able to get life insurance with critical care cover with his asthma: however, with me being a Type 1 Diabetic, my mortgage advisor has said that I might not be able to get...

Hello, my name is Mike. I was diagnosed about 7 years ago as type 2. I have been taking metformin and glyburide, but I have to admit, I don't do it like I am supposed to. I also don't go to the doctor like I should either. I know, I'm not a very good patient. lol I have tried eating healthier...

Okay, i'll admit I had a more than normal amount of carbs saturday, sunday and monday.. On Saturday and Sunday the highest my blood sugar spiked to was about 6.8.. But last night it spiked to a 9.4! It started to go down slowly (it went to about 7.7, 20 mins later.) Then at around 2 am, I...

Hi, I was diagnosed type 2 diabetic today my hca1 test ( i think it’s called ) was 64, I tested myself 3 days ago on a friends machine after feeling off for a few weeks and my bs was 14mmols 1 hour after food ( bad food all carbs ) anyway I have drastically reduced my carbs and I am around...

hi there, I have recently been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, as in the last couple of weeks. I had the flu jab as recommended and I've come down with the worst cold and flu symptoms. My blood sugars are either sky high or quickly decreasing and I don't know how to keep them "normal". I don't...

Hi just drop by to said hello and introduce myself a bit, i am a type 1 diagnosis two months ago( one month after my 15 birthday) and put on insulin after the doctor confirm a positive on a GAD test and keto. I thought my life was over for the few weeks because from what i read about the outcome...