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Which is why a definitive diabetes test is based on a 3 month average (A1c) rather than an immediate finger prick test.

I noted that I didn't say the cause T2 was limited to steroid induced or weight related; I used those two to highlight the need for the correct treatment. There are, as you say, many reasons for developing T2 but when a person doesn't respond to treatment or does not fit the profile for T2 an...

A few suggestions: Firstly, are you keeping a dialy diary of eating, glucose levels, insulin used etc. Having a record can help you track your diabetes and identify patterns and triggers for high or low glucose levels. Next, has your specialist team considered splitting your basal insulin -...

The best way to manage Type 1 and LADA is ask your Diabetes Nursing Specialist to refer you to the DANFE course (details can be found on Diabetes UK) to learn more about your diabetes and how it affects you personally. DAFNE is a life changer in terms of understanding the condition and how to...

I was diagnosed with LADA last year after being treated as Type 2 for 5 years. I constantly asked my doctor why treatments were not working and I had to control my diabetes with diet and found exercise (mostly successfully). When I convinced my GP to do the antibodies blood test which gave a...

It makes a massive difference if it's Type 1 or Type 2 - the diseases are very different and need different treatments. And Type 2 treatments can vary depending on the trigger condition - the approach for steroids induced is different from weight triggered. Failure to identify and properly...

I have a diagnoses of LADA. My diabetes clinic treats me as T1 - I was started on insulin immediately with Freestyle and changed to Dexcom G6 with in months and just waiting for insulin pump. I found the diabetes support brilliant but the supporting services abysmal.

There is loads of research reports online - here is just one https://diabetesjournals.org/care/article/36/4/810/37916/Dietary-Fat-Acutely-Increases-Glucose

Here we go: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3609492/ https://www.joslin.org/patient-care/diabetes-education/diabetes-learning-center/carbs-protein-and-fats-their-effect https://diabetesstrong.com/dosing-insulin-for-dietary-fat/...

I have been using Freestyle Libre since being rediagnosed as T1 in April 2023 when starting on insulin management. The monitor is a tool in my diabetes management allowing constant awareness of glucose levels although I use finger pricking to calculate insulin requirements or if the monitor...

I'm sure it's just the wording but that seems a bit reckless to me. If you achieve 7.1 blood glucose levels surely considered management would help keep your levels in a safe range? Since I cannot guess on the content of food from snack bars I stay well away unless they offer food I know. If...

My partner was diagnosed as T2 diabetes a few years ago. He totally reigned in his diet following the plan from Norwich University to rapidly lose weight, resulting in going into remission. Since then, he has returned to his normal diet but massively reduced alcohol to the occasional beer and...

Initially, I was told all sweets and biscuits were out when I was diagnosed as T1. But when I met my specialist, he said nothing (except pure sugar) was totally banned but can be considered in the round ensuring balance. For chocolate, I love Asda Just Essential Dark Chocolate. I have a couple...

I spoke to Abbott about bleeding when applying the sensor. They told me it's not unusual to hit a capillary vein and it will quickly stops. They also said the sensor will function normally. If it happens regularly, have a look at the site where you apply the sensor to make sure there's no spots...

I need help. I love Chinese takeaway but haven't had any since being diagnosed as T1 and starting insulin because I need to count carbs to work out mealtime doses. Does anyone who is treated with insulin know a way round this, or a way to count carbs in a takeaway?