Thanks both. I was indeed of little faith. If only I'd waited a little longer! Since then, sticks turning darker pink. Still feeling a little bit wierd and floaty but not really weak. A colleague at work is bringing in a finger-tip tester for blood sugar she uses for her diabetic son. Then I'll know how I'm doing on that score and whether my body is releasing enough sugar from my fat. I presume my blood sugar level should be getting to normal level now?