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New to forum...I have a question

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Theresa Dawn said:
Trust me, I am taking it seriously. That is why I am here, asking questions and learning what not to do. I appreciate all the help too. I can see how it might look like I've been deliberately putting myself at risk but basically, I just didn't understand about carbs...I was looking at labels and saying...oh that's not too bad, I can have that then. Totally wrong, I see that now. Today, I have had readings of 6.8 and 7.1...so yes, I am learning.

I'll check out those links Lin, tyvm!!

I am not on Metformin any more. I am on Gliclazide. I also have Simvastatin, Enalopril, Indapamide, Spironolactone and Lanzoprazole so my body has a complicated balancing act to perform I guess.

I do have one question which will probably sound silly to you if you've used testing for a long time but remember, I've been only doing this for days not months ....where do you dispose of the used needles and strips? At the moment, I am keeping them in a sealed container.

By the way, since coming to this forum, I feel a lot more optimistic so thanks to everyone who has responded.
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Hi. I use so codefree meter and after my first pot of strips finished, I put strips in wee pot and chose not to change lancet often, so put used lancets in upside down as well. Really secure lid then into landfill
 
Welcome to the forum. Always bother the doctor if you are worried about something. I am exactly the same not wanting to keep fussing (I was pre-diabetic, got out of it, back in it again) but \I think you have to get advice if you have problems relating to your diabetes. My friend has many med problems including diabetes and he had very high readings a few weeks ago. He called the surgery and was told to up his meds so don't hesitate to ask for help.
 
Theresa Dawn said:
Just wanted to update you...and show what a difference all your advice made to me. Came here just a few weeks ago with readings between 7 and 14 (once only). I had no idea what I was doing wrong so every day I made adjustments to my diet using your advice.

Today I had readings of 5.4 and 6.6 .

Today's food went like this: Breakfast - porridge with splendour and splash of full cream milk. Lunch was half a Mattison's smoked sausage, 50g of Cheshire cheese and pickled veg, followed by 6 strawberries with double cream. Dinner was home made chicken and veg stew (no thickening, just chicken stock. also no potatoes in stew because I have given them up at last) Dessert was 6 strawberries and double cream again. Later watching tv I had an ice cream sandwich made with Frank's diabetic icecream and 2 wafers. I only drink hot lemon water or black coffee ( latter is only1 cup per day).

I have now found out I probably also have COPD ....but at least I am getting the diabetes under control.
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Thanks for the update , sorry to hear you possibly have COPD. I hope it’s only mild. I see your doing very well with your diabetes control. You have obviously worked hard. Well done !
 
Thanks Lin. I think my main beef with COPD is that there is not much I can do to prevent it now....haven't smoked for 20+ years but the damage was done by then. Inhalers help a bit, losing weight also but even so, I think I'll always struggle with walking far and ironically, exercise is probably the key....now if the NHS could provide free swimming facilities.....oh to dream!!
 
Fantastic result Theresa - well done on all your hard work.

Sorry to hear about the COPD :(
 
Tests were positive. I do have COPD....doing my best to be optimistic. Had some 6.1 and 6.2 readings and one 5.2 due to low carbs...still not feeling tip top health-wise but I am enjoying experimenting with different meals...finally spending more time in the kitchen instead of eating out too much or buying ready-meals (my worst mistakes are behind me now) I live in an assisted living scheme and am now educating some of the others on their choices so that's all down to you guys too!!
 
Theresa Dawn said:
Tests were positive. I do have COPD....doing my best to be optimistic. Had some 6.1 and 6.2 readings and one 5.2 due to low carbs...still not feeling tip top health-wise but I am enjoying experimenting with different meals...finally spending more time in the kitchen instead of eating out too much or buying ready-meals (my worst mistakes are behind me now) I live in an assisted living scheme and am now educating some of the others on their choices so that's all down to you guys too!!
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Sorry to hear about the COPD Theresa, at least you know what you are dealing with, I hope you have some helpful treatment 🙂 Your numbers sound excellent, and good to hear you are spreading the news! 🙂
 
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Hi Theresa
COPD is very stressfull and debilitating, you have my utmost respect for being able to deal with that and gain excellent results for you diabetes.
Well done Theresa.
 
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