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amanda19640

amanda19640

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Type of diabetes
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Tablets (oral)
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Hi there,
I'm just wondering that if numbers stayed between 6-8 on bloods would I still be in danger of complications long term? I only seem to be able to get them into the 5-6 range when iv had red wine the day before and as much as id love to drink it every day, I know that's not good for me.
 
Hi,@amanda19640 , Since the incidence of heart disease is reportedly lower in France than the UK, I think you could start a good discussion on the health benefits of red wine! But ignoring that for a moment, the figures given on this website give a good indicataion of where you need to be ...

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If you can stay in the non diabetic range, then so much the better. You are increasing the likelihood of staying healthy but nothing is guaranteed.
 
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urbanracer said:
Hi,@amanda19640 , Since the incidence of heart disease is reportedly lower in France than the UK, I think you could start a good discussion on the health benefits of red wine! But ignoring that for a moment, the figures given on this website give a good indiactaion of where need to be ...

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If you can stay in the non diabetic range, then so much the better. You are increasing the likelihood of staying healthy but nothing is guaranteed.
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Ah thanks very much for that advice, I suppose its still early days only a month in still got work to do
 
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