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Hi folks. Was wondering if someone can help. Managed to get my numbers down from 82 to 46 in 3 months and have lost 16 kg since and I am on a very low carb diet. In the last couple of months I have been experiencing a dry mouth and my lips often feel sticky. Any thoughts on why this is and what...

Hi Folks. Feeling pretty pleased with myself at the moment. I was diagnosed as T2 3 months ago with an Hba1c of 82. Since the I’ve worked really hard and lost 1st 9lbs, eaten carefully and just had my Hba1c has dropped to 46.

As part of my on going weight loss I have a large amount of good quality clothes that no longer fit me. Normally I would take these to a local charity shop however since being diagnosed with T2 I was wondering if there were any diabetics charity shops that accept clothing donations. Anyone know...

I’m getting a little confused with some sugar free foods which say that they have polyols in them but are these ok for a low carb diet?

I’m not sure if this is the right area to post this but I’m currently on holiday and as a newly diagnosed T2 (six weeks ago) I was wondering if anyone had any guidance or suggestions on what drinks I could have. I’ve looked up things like jack Daniel’s and Coke Zero but I’m still a bit wary. Any...

Sorry if I’m being a pain but I’ve now had my consultation with my doctor and he has put me on metformin straight away. I’ve asked for the slow release as I’ve heard that the other version can have some undesirable side effects. Does this drug help ease my diabetic thirst?

Hi there. I have just had the results of my first hba1c test which has come back as 82. I’m waiting for my doctor to call me this evening to discuss in more detail but is a level of 82 high? I’m hoping it may have dropped in the past week as I had a telephone consultation with my dr last week...

Hi. Just been diagnosed with T2 and trying to get my head round the lifestyle changes I need to make. Just got back from a 3 hour supermarket shopping trip and for the first time ever checked each package for the nutritional info and never realised just how many carbs were in my (now former)...