Potentially I guess - I was prediabetic last year and got my HbA1c down to "normal" levels but I consider myself to be at risk of going back up if I don't follow what I have been doing for the last 12 months, and not just at risk of going to pre but also to diabetic levels - it was afterall my old lifestyle that got me there in the first place...Ahhhh, lucky youI'm not quite at that point yet! Aren't we all diabetics here?
How nice after a horrid run of days...6.8 this morning after a nice sleep in my own bed what a difference your own bed makes.
Wrap up warm
If it's the same brand, would the strips not be the same? Maybe you could upgrade without wasting your money?5.7 Aaaargh! Hate going over 5.5. Didn't test last night as I was only having some chicken with mixed vegetables and a 9 bar afterwards. Restless night as my son wasn't well so that probably didn't help.
Just out of interest I still use a Contour machine but I notice on the web that it says that this machine has been upgraded to a Contour XT or Contour Next. Is it essential to upgrade? I just bought some strips off Ebay for the existing machine.
Yes, me too? Nosy....@pavlovsdog - what is titrating on insulin please in your signature - I keep meaning to ask
Bravo... be good to yourself...5.5 this fine morning.... I have a day off work today so decided to go and get my hair done...too hours of me time what could be Better.
How awful.... is there no alternative?... it's scary stuff.. my 92 year-old mum is on it - she never complains, but she does run - hobble fast - to the loo when I'm skyping her, a lot... Poor mum, I need to ask her...I had the same problems, stomach cramps, gas, gurgling stomach, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea. So, it could well be the metformin, and it may not be suiting you. Some folks have said these symptoms die down after a bit, but I was on Metformin for five years and it just got worse. Best to have a chat with your GP
We're all here listening alliebee.... I wish we could help somehow....A very miserable 8.9 due entirely to be sick of pain and half a bag of maltesers and feeling sorry for myself....to make it worse I felt no better for scoffing them. ( shakes self). ( pulls self up by boot straps)
That's really good...5.3 this morning but showered first, did brekky for house dogs, took delivery of parcel and put contents away, make and drunk a brew THEN tested
Sounds like a lovely dream to me... used to have that all the time...The other night I dreamt about a breakfast of a large bowl of Cornflakes with half a pint of milk and 2 tbsp. of sugar with several slices of thick white bread and loads of thick orange marmalade. Nightmare!
If it's the same brand, would the strips not be the same? Maybe you could upgrade without wasting your money?
Hi killerkaz... Are you low-carbing?oops didn't realise weetabix would have a detrimental effect on my blood glucose, thought i was being healthy. I have just tested my blood 2hrs later and it is 7.9. is that good or bad. If its bad could it be down to the weetabix? if that's the case what is the best thing to be having for breakfast?
Mine is a Contour Next USB and the strips, if I remember rightly, are just for the XT, Next and Next USBIf it's the same brand, would the strips not be the same? Maybe you could upgrade without wasting your money?
Sounds like a lovely dream to me... used to have that all the time...
Testing is the only way to find out what is good for your BG and what is bad... fruit is generally not too good, but berries are good in moderation... blueberries, strawberries and raspberries... Full-fat Greek yoghurt is perfect with berries and a few slivers of almonds... most people snack on cheese - BabyBel transports well - tree-nuts, olives or a slice of ham or some other cold meat... you cannot go from 6.30 to lunch-time without something else... It's not good for you..I am starting a study on myself to see what effect food has on my blood sugar levels. I know to do my bloods pre meal and post meal but what if I have a snack (eg fruit) between meals won't that effect my pre meal reading? or should I just stick to 3 meals a day. Trouble is I get really hungry mid morning as i have my breakfast around 6.30 before I leave for work.
How sensible!7.9 isn't overly high in itself but it depends what you tested at beforehand - to give you the full impact. its the carbohydrates in the weetabix. You may find that you can manage one without spiking your bs too much. Also what milk do you use? I can have a reasonable portion of porridge as long as I use soya milk - I buy Sainsbury's "fresh" unsweetened as it is < 0.5g carbs per 250mls - the Basics longlife one is 1.8g carbs for the same amount (I did wrongly quote it as 5 a while back) so you could try your usual amount - presuming you have 2? with soya milk and do the test again. If the results are reasonable test the same breakfast a few days in a row then decide if you can add it to your "ok" list
Hope this helps
Jan
i get the same symptoms but some days are better than others where i am okay and i have been on it now since 2008How awful.... is there no alternative?... it's scary stuff.. my 92 year-old mum is on it - she never complains, but she does run - hobble fast - to the loo when I'm skyping her, a lot... Poor mum, I need to ask her...
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