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Blood Glucose Meters

I dont suppose someone can help me here I just took a strip and tested myself with my trusty Aviva accucheck Nano and got a reading of 8.4 from my third finger, i have not eaten for 2 hours . Took...

Tagged: meters, glucose

Replied Nov 15

WHO? WHAT? WHEN? WHERE? WHY?

Who were you with when you were first diagnosed? unfortunatley - alone in the Doctors office What were you doing when you had that thought "something is wrong"? It was at work, after a few days of...

Replied Nov 14

Word Association Game

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Tagged: game, fun, association, word

Replied Nov 14

insulin dependent to diet controlled in six weeks !!!

This seems like dangerous information, sorry if i seem rude. Type 1's need insulin, if you can diet manage it then you are type 2 .

Replied Nov 13

 

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Paul Underwood replied to Jasmine's discussion 'Morning Highs' in the group Raw Food Diabetics
Hi there When i was first diagnosed i checked my BG every morning and it was usually quite high (140) I thought this was unfair, as i was doing my best with the right diet and getting alot of excersise. I was doing a lot of evening exercises duri...
November 17
Paul Underwood joined Marston A's group
Raw Food Diabetics
A group for for raw food diabetics managing their diabetes through a raw foods lifestyle.
November 17
Paul Underwood commented on Sam Innocent's event 'Derby Diabetes UK Group Meeting'
sorry - just seen the map link -
November 17
Paul Underwood commented on Sam Innocent's event 'Derby Diabetes UK Group Meeting'
Sam Iam new to this, recently diagnosed and would like to come along, is this at the brand new derby hospital near mickleover?
November 17
Paul Underwood is attending Sam Innocent's event
November 18, 2009 from 7:30pm to 9pm
Bi-monthly meeting of the Derby Diabetes UK Group. Come along to listen to guest speakers and talk to the experts and those with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. At the moment, meetings are held in the new Diabetes unit which is in the Medical Spe...
November 15
Paul Underwood replied to Thomas Moreno's discussion 'Blood Glucose Meters'
I dont suppose someone can help me here I just took a strip and tested myself with my trusty Aviva accucheck Nano and got a reading of 8.4 from my third finger, i have not eaten for 2 hours . Took another strip out and tested with my 2nd finger -...
November 15
Paul Underwood joined Mike Campana's group
Cycling Diabetics
This group is dedicated to all of the diabetics out there who share a love for cycling. All disciplines are welcome!
November 15
I forgot to do the big blue test, Am i bad?
November 14
Robyn commented on Paul Underwood's photo 'Photo 0014'
nice!
November 14
Paul Underwood replied to Brea's discussion 'WHO? WHAT? WHEN? WHERE? WHY?'
Who were you with when you were first diagnosed? unfortunatley - alone in the Doctors office What were you doing when you had that thought "something is wrong"? It was at work, after a few days off with heavy flu, i noticed i was breathing very h...
November 13
Paul Underwood replied to dino's discussion 'Word Association Game'
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November 13
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November 13
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November 13
Kristin commented on Paul Underwood's blog post 'New diagnosis'
Hi Paul! Sounds like you are adjusting well. Though no one wants diabetes, it is better to catch it early. Many people walk around for years undiagnosed! Good thing that you asked for the OGT!
November 13
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November 13

Profile Information

Hometown (where you come from):
Derby, (Originally from Hornsea, Yorkshire)
Do you have diabetes?
Yes
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Date diagnosed
October 1, 2009
Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
6.7
What glucose meter do you use?
aviva accucheck
Type of treatment you use
Oral, Diet and Exercise
What do you expect from TuDiabetes?
To help others, gain knowledge, and to get support
How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
Diabetes forums
What do you do for a living?
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New diagnosis

I went to the doctors at the start of September '09 complaining of weightloss, thrist, sickness and excessive night sweats. They took my blood sugar and it was 11 mol . The Doctor needed a follow up blood test - she said if the next one is over 6.0 mol, you have sugar problems . I thought it was maybe a blip but i changed my diet that day. A follow up blood test gave me a reading of 4.3 mol . The Doctor said it was a possible blip, and i should go home.
Before i left she asked me if i wanted to… Continue

Posted on November 12, 2009 at 4:56pm — 4 Comments

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At 12:55pm on November 13, 2009, Kristin said…
Hello Paul! Please join us tomorrow at 2PM local time for The Big Blue Test: click here. It's World Diabetes Day and we will all post our blood sugar!
At 2:46am on November 13, 2009, Louisa said…
Nutty as a squirrel :)
The madness here is ongoing. Hope to get to know you better
Lou x
At 10:51pm on October 3, 2009, patti lopez said…
Welcome to tuD, Paul! Here you will find alot going on as I have for over two years now lots of friends and support.

Please insert a pic of you so as to recognise you in upcoming dicussions. There are lots of groups for you to join.

Glad you are here, Patti
At 9:59pm on October 3, 2009, MelissaBL said…
Welcome to the community, Paul. We're happy to have you join us.

If you'd like to add a profile photo (instead of the default "upload your photo" icon), just click "Settings" on the menu at right. The first option there walks you through uploading an image to use as your profile image.
At 4:41pm on October 3, 2009, Robyn said…
Hi and welcome!
At 2:42pm on October 3, 2009, Louisa said…
Hi Paul, Welcome to Tu
It's a great forum and I'm sure you'll make loads of friends and discover lots
Lou x
 
 

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