What's your post lunch blood sugar level this afternoon?

CharmaineOli4 said:

Hi bambee and clive ...at the moment, no meds, only hubby working at moment, so sadly no medical aid, I buy Victoza when we have some of a financial gap here and there? You would be shocked if you saw our government hospitals? And they would just put me on insulin!! Which I know is not necessary right now! When I find work again, I will go back to my diabetic DR .... I just need to watch what I eat .... Its a little difficult when you have a certain budget to adhere to to make it through the month. Starch and sugar is in most of my monthly groceries. But thanks for caring B-)

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Hi Charmaine, I also know what it is like on a tight budget as both myself and my husband are on disability pensions and that does not go far, at least we get a little help with the cost of meds. My diet also is lacking in some areas due to the finances. Hang in there and take care.

5.1 before, 5.2 after. Caesar salad for lunch - 1.5 units of Novorapid

Tks Bambee, its good to know I'm not alone in this boat!

21.8 ... Just took my count, Had a peanut butter sandwich and coffee @ 12:00 its now 17:15 ... Just had lotsa water since lunch? Had low GI brown bread

bambee3 said:

Hi Charmaine, I also know what it is like on a tight budget as both myself and my husband are on disability pensions and that does not go far, at least we get a little help with the cost of meds. My diet also is lacking in some areas due to the finances. Hang in there and take care.

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CharmaineOli4 said:

Tks Clive its good to know I'm not alone in this boat!

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Hi Charmaine, your levels concern me. I was just on the American Norvo Nordisc website and they have something called PAP which offers help to diabetics who can't afford there meds. There is an online form to complete, they need to confirm proof of income but if approved and if I have understood it right you may be able to get your diabetic meds free for a while till your back on your feet financially. Mey be worth checking out.

CharmaineOli4 said:

21.8 ... Just took my count, Had a peanut butter sandwich and coffee @ 12:00 its now 17:15 ... Just had lotsa water since lunch? Had low GI brown bread

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Hi Charmaine, me again. Not sure where you live but the website I just posted about is novonordisc-us.comp. the program is PAP patient assistance program. It provides free medication if you qualify. If approved they supply 120 days of meds then contact your health provider 90 days later to re supply. Take care

Unfortunately I live in South Africa? Where we don't receive grants like those you mention. Our government hospitals are filthy, they either don't serve food or what they serve is not fit for human consumption! I could go into depth as to how disgusting our government medical care is, but I will save you the revolting picture ... My dad in-law was in for heart attack and other complications ... They eventually sent him home with silly pain meds? No antibiotics etc ... No, I can tell you stories that will make the hair on your arms stand up right concerning our medical are in this country!! If you cant afford private medical aid here you are in lots trouble ... Sadly this is the state of affairs for me B-) I know my counts are in the danger zone .... But all I can do, until I find work, is rest, try eat the best i can, take my blood sugar, at least hubby can buy my strips every month, and buy Victoza when we have a good month finacially, that brings my count down to 12. Thank you so much for trying to help me! I appreciate it so much !! So I refuse to go to our government hospitals because I have no faith that I will come out of there, and if I do, they will be shoving insulin into me?! And who knows what grade or kind ....?

Hi Charmaine, I am so sorry to hear what a mess things are we're you live. We hear horrible stories about medical care there if you could even call it that. I actually live in Australia. Please be careful with the Victoza, as a retired nurse I was curious about it and looked it up. It is not insulin and has some pretty bad possible side effects. Take care

6.8 before lunch and 6.5 after. Not too bad as I didnt eat anything this morning and I did 3 hours walking as well.

bambee3 said:

Hi Charmaine, I am so sorry to hear what a mess things are we're you live. We hear horrible stories about medical care there if you could even call it that. I actually live in Australia. Please be careful with the Victoza, as a retired nurse I was curious about it and looked it up. It is not insulin and has some pretty bad possible side effects. Take care

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Thank you for caring Bambee and trying to help B-) Hope your diabetes is doing well :-D Take Care!