type 2 diabetes

  1. W

    Type 2 How to lower extreme high blood sugar levels?

    I'm a type 2 diabetic patient in my 60s. I take insulin and medicine as well. I exercise daily and have a healthy diet as well. However, Sometimes when my sugar level goes down to 40-50 mg/dL or below, I immediately take sweets or sugary items and it rises gradually. And in some cases, after...
  2. J

    High HbA1c after chemotherapy

    Hi everybody, I tried searching the forum for anybody with similar experience but no luck. About 16 months ago I was diagnosed with colon cancer. Before that my previous HbA1c result had been 36. I had surgery, an ileostomy to allow the resected colon to recover and then chemotherapy too...
  3. P

    Newbie terrified

    Hi this is a truly great forum to join and I AM Hoping someone can help. I am T2 SINCE around 18 months ago. I stupidly did not take it seriously enough and my HBA1C went from 56 NMOL - 64 - 56 and then went to a whopping 94NMOL over last xmas. I have started Metformin since February ( 500Mg)...
  4. G

    Started Metformin a couple of weeks ago

    I finally got to start Metformin. Was a bit disappointed by the lack of the not so nice side effects that the diabetes nurse, the pharmacist and my parents told me that I would get! Also bought a glucose monitor from Amazon. It has a hypo alert as well as helpful images at the bottom of an apple...
  5. S

    Tests - don’t understand

    hi, I’ve recently been diagnosed T2, the nurse did some more blood tests and urine sample. I’ve got some tests back and need to go for another blood test. But confused by some of the results. The results came abnormal: My triglycerides are 6.4 when should be no more than 2. My serum...
  6. Maja_UofS

    Approved T2D research study - Exploring people’s experiences of online support forums on self-management

    RESEARCH HAS BEEN APPROVED BY DCUK Hi all, My name is Maja and I am a Health Psychology masters student at the University of Stirling. I am conducting an interview study to explore how online support forums influence self-management and interactions with healthcare professionals for those...
  7. A

    Newly diagnosed - Gliclazide

    Hi All, Feeling a little lost. I'll introduce myself. I'm Alex, 31 with two young children. I am very overweight - currently weighing 147kg but did weigh 160kg at the beginning of my diabetes journey. It was an unexpected diagnosis. I went for a blood test to check something else and my...
  8. Rebecca_Spencer

    Approved Are you a woman with type 2 diabetes? Tell us about your views on taking part in cancer screening

    We are looking for women with type 2 diabetes, who are aged 50 to 74 and live in England, to take part in a research interview about their experiences of and views on cancer screening (please see below poster). If you are interested in the study and might like to take part, please contact me at...
  9. Sammy99

    Any advice for a t2

    Hi finally got my account back! Here’s my story so far…… I was diagnosed with t2 in 2011 and lived in denial for a long time. I was badly overwhelmed with it all and I was over weight I decided to change my lifestyle and lost 3 1/2 stone by way of a better diet and exercise. I fell off the...
  10. neithskye

    Type 1.5 COVID and Fluctuating Glucose Levels

    Hi. A question for those who've had COVID. Did your blood glucose levels wildly fluctuate? I'm double vaxxed (on waitlist for booster). Two weeks ago I got sick. Test last week was negative. But I'm thinking it was incorrect. Since I got sick my blood glucose levels are all over the place...
  11. L

    New to metformin

    Hi, so I started on metformin a week or two ago and have already noticed my blood sugar coming down!! It was reading between the 20s and HI when I started but last night I had an 18 (after a crumble and Indian takeaway) then this morning down to 14!!!! I was wondering if anyone knows how long...
  12. L

    Newly diagnosed? Low HBA1C high

    Hi, so I’ve had a phone call from my GP this morning to say my fasting blood sugar was raised (11.9) but my HBA1C was actually low? He said He’s pretty sure I’m diabetic based on my fasting blood sugar and the fact I’ve got symptoms but I need a call from the diabetes nurse which could take a...
  13. Rhomulous

    Green Cola - Stevia fizzy

    Hi everyone. I'm totally new to this T2DM thing and am trying to formulate my meals and snacks etc... crazy amount if conflicting info out there. I'm aiming for a low carb diet but have a question about fizzy drinks. I know the usual suspects have aspartame which is no good at all for us, but...
  14. A

    Remission of Diabetes Achieved

    Hi guys, I just wanted to give all a hope that the remission of type 2 is very much possible!! I followed Newcastle diet diligently for almost 40 days and lost 8.5 kgs. Checked my blood sugar levels after the end of period and my levels came absolutely normal!! Just wanted to share it with...
  15. S

    HbA1c

    Hi guys, just had my HbA1C done and got a result of 78mmol/mol which apparently is 9.3 in the old readings. I’m trying to work out if that’s really bad but all the info online is outdated. I’m panicking as I am trying and this is simply depressing me. Any advice appreciated.
  16. finsit

    Do you check BGs of people around you?

    This is a question that has been on mind for a while. Despite a lot of CGM studies and BG data on non-diabetic, i get intrigued to see how my family member's or friends' BG is going with the similar kind of food that I eat or with a different food they eat (post prandial) or just the fasting...
  17. D

    Low carb breakfast Help

    My husband has recently been diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes. The doctor has said the carbs that he is eating are making his sugar levels drop very quickly which is giving him very low blood sugars particularly after morning breakfast and before lunch. But I'm having trouble with what to give...
  18. Elena1225

    Diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy- laser surgery, do you think it is safe?

    Appreciate if someone who experienced or who has a story to tell about diabetic retinopathy laser surgery to reach out to me at this forum. Thank you. Message edited by moderator: Removal of personal information
  19. J

    Newly diagnosed with diabetes and cancer

    So it's a double whammy for me. Blood tests pre-chemotherapy showed a blood glucose of 24.5. I have never had a problem with high blood sugar and all my previous Hba1c tests have been well within the normal range (I have frequent FBCs because I'm hypothyroid). The DNS says this could be a...
  20. Rohan Haripaul

    ROversing T2 Diabetes

    Hello All, I'm on day 4 of attempting to reverse my type 2 diabetes via the Newcastle Diet and thought i'd share the journey on here.. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at age 27 in August 2018 and have been taking Metformin 500mg x2/day since September 2019. For the past 9-12 months i've...