Hi all. My first post, although I have been lurking for some time learning so much from you all, so thank you. Diagnosed 3 years ago with a scary hba1c of 80. GP started me on metformin straight away along with the usual 'eatwell' nutritional advice and I've very much been up and down with my hba1c since, while I've battled some difficult mental health issues. A few months ago I finally took responsibility for my own health and embraced low carb high fat and intermittent fasting after reading of everyone's success on this forum. Its taken a while to beat my carb craving and find a new way of eating but as of my last blood test 10 days ago my hba1c is now 43. Saw a different GP to normal who gave me a gold star and asked how. I said I've really cut down on carbs, more exercise and test, test, test. I asked if any chance of testing materials on prescription (rather than drugs) and she promised to look into it. They're keeping a close eye on my progress and I have another DN review this week which I have been told is to assess me and make a decision about the testing materials. By the way I've cut out my evening metformin so am only on 500mg a day (without GP's knowledge I might add) as I'm fed up with the stomach issues. And anyway, I don't feel I need it now. My question today is about the DN review. The nurse is nice enough but has always been of the 'type 2 is progressive' way of thinking. Never discussed low carb with her so don't know her view on it. I am obviously very keen to get testing materials on prescription and appreciate how lucky I will be if this is the case. I've purchased some urine testers for ketones and they reveal the darkest colour, showing I am in ketosis. I know that the DN has always checked for ketones in my urine at a review and I have not even known what this meant until recently. I'm looking for tips on how to handle the review as according to my research ketones are only dangerous if accompanied by high readings. Is this correct? My readings are now usually around 5 or 6 so obviously I have things under control. Has anyone else on low carb had ketones detected at a review and was it an issue? I'm still so new to understanding it all so any advice very welcome. thanks