Recent Content by DianeMali

Hi. I was diagnosed with an hba1c of 110 3 months ago. I got my latest test resukts today and it had dropoed to 52. It can definitely be done, it just requires a stronng will. You've got this!

I know this is a page for newly diagnosed people but my first post in here was as a newly diagnosed, terrified person and I was so appreciative of the support and woukd welsome and more feedback now. My first hba1c was a ridiculous 110 and today, 3 months on, i got resukts of 52. The...

Thank you...Ive never been more focussed or determined

Thank you. It was only a snapshot BG test but it was light years away from a month ago. Oats are pretty much the only grains I eat now bit I only have 20g, once a day. I alternate blueberries and strawberries to give myself a bit of variety. Ive totally cut out bread, rice, pasta and potatoes...

Hi All...I introduced myself as 'newly diagnosed and terrified' 4 weeks ago and also talked about how my GP had pretty much written me off. I had an Hba1c of 106 on diagnosis and felt so scared. Anyway, 4 weeks on I went to see the diabetic nurse for the 2nd time and she did a quick blood...

Many thanks, and you're right - it does seem so very daunting right now. I am extremely determined to get a grip on this and regain control. Thank you for your support.

I was diagnosed yesterday after attending A&E for an unrelated problem. It came like a bokt from the blue and it all seems very bleak right now. Blood sugars were at 16 yesterday but have just seen my GP and the ' 3 month marker' level was 105, which she said was the highest she has ever seen...