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<blockquote data-quote="ebony321" data-source="post: 196426" data-attributes="member: 17199"><p>When your BG's are above 10mmol, your body starts to get rid of glucose through pores in your body and urine, hence the urgent need to go pee when you have high BG's! so the body can become quite dehydrated in the process which is why it's important to keep your body topped up with fluids and also of course dehydration is a big cause for headaches!</p><p></p><p>If you have researched a good meter which uses cheap strips as you have to buy them, you could call the company and see if they will send you one for free. Some companies may or may not but it could be worth a shot? If you get one i would still recommend you get one from your diabetes nurse as it's always a good idea to have a back up.</p><p></p><p>Your starting out well so don't worry, it takes alot of effort and courage to take things head on like you are. Keep asking all the questions that pop into your head on here. No question is ever silly or pointless!!! everyone has been there on step along the way which is why everyone will always take the time to help and support.</p><p></p><p>As for your neighbour i'm afraid although diabetes is becoming more common it is still a misunderstood illness. The best way in my eyes to go about it is to set people straight. Your doctor is qualified to diagnose, went to medical school. They don't spend god knows how much money on research for diabetes for no reason and i'm 1000% sure millions of people in the world don't have diabetes because of mindset!</p><p></p><p>I know it must be disheartening to hear such comments, but don't take it to heart. Sit your friend down and tell them FACTS and that comments like that are not needed, wanted or deserved when a friend should be supporting you!</p><p></p><p>All the best!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ebony321, post: 196426, member: 17199"] When your BG's are above 10mmol, your body starts to get rid of glucose through pores in your body and urine, hence the urgent need to go pee when you have high BG's! so the body can become quite dehydrated in the process which is why it's important to keep your body topped up with fluids and also of course dehydration is a big cause for headaches! If you have researched a good meter which uses cheap strips as you have to buy them, you could call the company and see if they will send you one for free. Some companies may or may not but it could be worth a shot? If you get one i would still recommend you get one from your diabetes nurse as it's always a good idea to have a back up. Your starting out well so don't worry, it takes alot of effort and courage to take things head on like you are. Keep asking all the questions that pop into your head on here. No question is ever silly or pointless!!! everyone has been there on step along the way which is why everyone will always take the time to help and support. As for your neighbour i'm afraid although diabetes is becoming more common it is still a misunderstood illness. The best way in my eyes to go about it is to set people straight. Your doctor is qualified to diagnose, went to medical school. They don't spend god knows how much money on research for diabetes for no reason and i'm 1000% sure millions of people in the world don't have diabetes because of mindset! I know it must be disheartening to hear such comments, but don't take it to heart. Sit your friend down and tell them FACTS and that comments like that are not needed, wanted or deserved when a friend should be supporting you! All the best! [/QUOTE]
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