Recent Content by ChasingRemission

Just over 6 months into my diagnosis. I've dropped from an HbA1c of 105 at diagnosis to 50 this week. Still not at my target level, but an improvement. I've found Metformin to be fine for me (750mg slow-release at morning and evening). I found that using as many free trials of the Lifestyle...

Thanks @KennyA and @Rachox for the suggestions on monitoring devices. I set my Freestyle Libre up last last night and very pleased with it. Hopefully I'll be able to continue that for a bit as it has given me piece of mind and until I run-out of my 'goodwill' sensor. My fasting BG level three...

I'd pushed for what I thought was C-Peptide! I only discovered yesterday it was GAD - so already I've lost a bit of faith in the clinicians, who don't seem to think that it is anything other than T2. If it is T2 then so be it - but I know I'm going to have to push for that. I work in the...

Thanks @JoKalsbeek ! I'll push for my GP to give me a C-Peptide test, but if not I'll get it done privately if needs be. I've read a couple of postings of people on here who have had delayed / incorrect diagnosis and I really want to avoid that. Regardless, yes, it is time to embrace a new...

I found that after what I assume to be a quite unpleasant week to ten days of 'sugar withdrawal' that I felt great. I had quite a unhealthy relationship with food - I could easily go a day or two just eating breakfast, but other days I could eat a packet of biscuits. If I can take anything from...

It's tough to hear, isn't it @Martin_Wh ? I had my 'diagnosis' a couple of weeks ago (still don't know what type of diabetes it is yet). I've found plenty of information on here and lots of helpful and friendly advice. That appointment you have on the 23rd will be of help. If possible, would...

Thanks @Chris24Main . I've called the GP surgery every day after the first week since I had my blood test for GAD. I was under the impression I had the C-Peptide (but it turns out I haven't!) - but I will push for that one as well. I'm surprised that the diabetic nurse and the GP seemed to be...

@Royjk The GP gave me literally 5 minutes - I had gone in for something else unrelated and just asked about my second HbA1c where he said "Well, you've got diabetes", so I'm not massively convinced that they are 'on top of it' :confused:!! The diabetic specialist nurse was a lot more thorough -...

I'm in a similar position, @Royjk . I was 'diagnosed' two weeks ago following a blood test for something completely unrelated. My HbA1c level was 104. I'm still waiting for my GAD result to come back but have started on metformin in the meantime. It came as a massive shock to me...