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- Type of diabetes
- LADA
- Treatment type
- Insulin
Hello. I'm Sam, 45, diagnosed with Type 2 just over two weeks ago. BMI, cholestrol and blood pressure all fine, blood sugar through the roof. So much to take on but just wanted to say that I've been lurking on this site and forum and have found them very helpful.
I tried (whole grain) bread this morning for the first time in two weeks and it caused an alarming spike in my blood glucose; otherwise I've been following a low carb diet and it seems to be paying off; I feel sort of in control of this turn of events, and others like it, because I discovered the forum.
I have searched but can't find an answer to this question (and I will ask my Diabetic Nurse when I see her next week). Playing piano is a hobby of mine, and important to me, so I wonder: is there another place aside from my fingers I can prick to test my blood glucose? My playing hasn't really been affected but I notice the occasional twinge from the healing when pressure is exerted on the keyboard -- and I have a piano exam in two weeks!
My nurse also told me I shouldn't prick my thumb or index finger when testing. In the haze of shock and information that day I didn't establish why. Is this correct?
Thanks, this place really has been very helpful.
I tried (whole grain) bread this morning for the first time in two weeks and it caused an alarming spike in my blood glucose; otherwise I've been following a low carb diet and it seems to be paying off; I feel sort of in control of this turn of events, and others like it, because I discovered the forum.
I have searched but can't find an answer to this question (and I will ask my Diabetic Nurse when I see her next week). Playing piano is a hobby of mine, and important to me, so I wonder: is there another place aside from my fingers I can prick to test my blood glucose? My playing hasn't really been affected but I notice the occasional twinge from the healing when pressure is exerted on the keyboard -- and I have a piano exam in two weeks!
My nurse also told me I shouldn't prick my thumb or index finger when testing. In the haze of shock and information that day I didn't establish why. Is this correct?
Thanks, this place really has been very helpful.