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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Phoenix55" data-source="post: 1890091" data-attributes="member: 242273">Usually it takes two tests three months apart for a diagnosis of diabetes to be confirmed. To know what is going on with your bg levels in between three/six monthly tests you need to buy a meter. Have a look in the shop and choose one that has cheaper strips because they are the on going cost. then start to use it before eating and two hours after first bite. Initially it may be shocking but and there are days when you despair of getting a lower reading but persevere and the readings will come down. Aim for an increase of no more than 2 across a meal, if it is more then the meal has too many carbs for your body. By cutting down the carbs and increasing your level of activity you will find that you start to lose weight gradually. 'Activity' may be a walk round the block initially then gradually extending and increasing the pace until you are walking briskly for some time</blockquote>

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