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1066girl

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Morning all. Found this site an hour ago. I've learned a lot already. I was diagnosed a month ago. Stepped up my diet - 101 ways with porridge :D - and taking tablets. Feeling much better, except for the dry skin, and occasional dizzy spells. Looking forward to learning a whole lot more about diabetes, and think this is a great site. Glad I found it so soon after my diagnosis. Have a great day everyone. I'm off to buy some products that were recommended on the site. Hazzah! Love 1066girl
 
Hi 1066girl and welcome.
There is a lot to take in when newly diagnosed so have a good look on the forum and any questions, please ask. There is always someone here to help and offer encouragement.
Regards, Catherine.
 
Hi 1066girl and welcome to this site

Any questions you have and can't find answers for just ask - someone is bound to know the answer
 
Thank you for the warm welcome. I'm off to buy a glucose monitor, although my doctor didn't recommend it. The penny's dropped and it does seem weird that another site recommends 7 - 9 carbs a day. So I'll monitor myself and see what sets the numbers off. I was at 16 when I was diagnosed, and It'll be worthwhile to see what my dietary changes have done to improve the matter, if any. Thanks again. 1066girl :D
 
I'm off to buy a glucose monitor, although my doctor didn't recommend it.

Hi 1066girl.

Welcome to the site. Why would your GP not recommend a BG monitor? If you are diabetic in my experience the more you know about what your BG does before and after meals allows YOU much better control over YOUR life. Do your own research and do what is good for you.

Happy browsing
Ken
 
Hi cugila, Sad but true is the fact that some P.C.T.'s have decided, in their infinite wisdom, that Type 2's do not need to test their blood sugars. They are prepared to pick up the tab for complications but do not have the foresight to see that this drain on services could largely be avoided by supplying a meter and test strips. This is not a medical decision but a financial one.
Catherine.
 
catherinecherub said:
Hi cugila, Sad but true is the fact that some P.C.T.'s have decided, in their infinite wisdom, that Type 2's do not need to test their blood sugars. They are prepared to pick up the tab for complications but do not have the foresight to see that this drain on services could largely be avoided by supplying a meter and test strips. This is not a medical decision but a financial one.
Catherine.
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Not only that but some of them have spent money on glossy leaflets to convince their patients not to test. :(
 
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