Hi Fallgal,
First of all well done for taking control. you are so doing the right thing. I would go for a mmol/l as this is the measurement most often used here in the UK. If you are going back to the states, then you might get on better with the mg/dl. but whichever there are charts on this site to get both readings.
As so many have said, dont panic, just be resolute about what YOU want, check out your diet, again plenty of advice on here, take your time and dont forget to breath
As others have said, it depends on where you want to end up, but remember it is just a conversion factor of 18 so 5.0mmol/l UK is 99mg/dl USI am still going to order a SD Codefree monitor. Should I order the one that measures in mmol/l or mg/dl? Thank you!
With respect, I agree on the diet & exercise but for a T2 medication is only a part of it and controlling yourself is a large part of the path away from complications.you could have a hundred meters around you and test every 5 mins, its not going to change anything until you are seen by the gp and he ???gives you some medication. but you could try to Cut out all carbohydrates and do a little walking, then do some testing
.before and 2 hours following what you eat.
I am still going to order a SD Codefree monitor. Should I order the one that measures in mmol/l or mg/dl? Thank you!
they are courses that the NHS provide for people like us, they instruct us on all things carby and fatty and what we should look for, they are both slightly different but a good tool for us to use. I live in Essex and am lucky to get on the course I think coz other districts may not do it, you have to get intouch with your diabetic clinic.
good luck, how are you feeling now?
Fallgall, Just read your location : W Yorkshire.
We need to put our rough locations on our details. I'm sure we could have rustled up an emergency tester amongst us 'til your new one arrived!
I am female, 46 and overweight. No other health concerns besides the skin cancer. Don't know what you mean by 'current level'. I did tell the woman about the referral, and that the reading was very high. I was about to say "19.7" and she talked completely over me and reiterated that she had NO appointments available. She always talks super fast and doesn't let you explain and just talks over me.
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