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Hello to the forum from a newbie.

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Misty

Misty

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I was diagnosed a year ago and looking forward to chatting & sharing with you as I feel a bit lost. Off back to GP this week as very fatigued. On Metformin 500 twice a day. I have asked my GP for a blood sugar metre and he will not issue me with one. I find this odd asI am sure it would help me understand what's happening to me.
 
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Hi TinkR, welcome to the forum 🙂 Have you been diagnosed long? Let us know if you have any questions or concerns 🙂
 
Hello Northerner , thank you. One year diagnosed, how do I change my username please as it was given to me after problems getting on.
 
Lets go for "MISTY" all cat related. Thanks very much. Are you a Northerner? I am but living in Wales.
 
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Lets go for "MISTY" all cat related. Thanks very much. Are you a Northerner? I am but living in Wales.
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You are now 'Misty'! 🙂 Yes, I'm originally from West Yorkshire, now living in Hampshire 🙂
 
Just asking as I am a Northerner too now living in Wales. I was near Glossop. Thank you for you help.
 
Welcome to the forum Misty. 🙂 Like the avatar - people are strange, well some on here anyway. :D
 
Yes I believe I saw the Doors in 1970 but can't remember ! Strange can be good!
Thank you for your welcome.
 
Hi and welcome from a T2 who's 15 months in and from West Yorkshire.
 
Hello Misty
If you like strange people you're in the right place....not me you understand I'm perfectly normal, it's them others on here 😉

I find the refusal to give people with type 2 test meters very silly, I mean how on earth can you see what's going on if you can't test the impact of any changes. Some people find nagging power helpful, that is every time you go ask again, and state your reasons for wanting to test. Anyway welcome 🙂
 
Hi and welcome to the forum Misty :D
 
All the world's odd, save thee and me and even thee is a bit peculiar! :D

Welcome to the forum
 
Hi a misty and welcome.
Lots of people here with lots of useful information and advice.
 
Hi Misty.🙂
 
@Misty - Hello. I am new to the Forum today. How else are you supposed to know what foods spike your blood sugars without a meter? The most important and vital piece of a Diabetics kit is a Meter. I would invest/purchase one and start testing, It is your Diabetes.
 
Code free is the cheapest to run Misty, but if you phone accucheck they will send you a free one but buying the strips for it are expensive.
 
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