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Oddity here too! No GAD or the other T1 antibodies, low-normal c-peptide, BMI about 20, zero family history, regular exercise, healthy (but back then that meant whole-grain not low carb) diet, stubbornly high fasting glucose, possible gestational diabetes (no GTT but surprise 9lb baby). Mine...

Also skinny T2, and metformin has been amazing for me (& did not cause any weight loss). I'm allergic to milk (among other things!), but am able to eat a moderately low carb diet (like 75-100g/day) without dairy. For a while I did very low carb (<25g) but I had to eat more fats and after a while...

Yeah, I'm lucky that my sugars never get THAT high. I've never measured them above 11, I don't think. But I get symptomatic at uncommonly low levels. However, I've been building tolerance over the years--I used to get symptoms (like polydipsia/polyuria, blurred vision, swelling hands/feet...

I just drink water, or after a run or ride sometimes I drink a litre of water with an electrolyte powder packet in it, but those don't seem to spike me (they do have a few g glucose in them). Fake sugars don't really agree with my tummy so I avoid them. I don't like the idea of cutting back on...

Metformin made a big difference to me. I would say that if you get GI symptoms at first, try to stick it out for a few weeks to a month or so and see if it gets better; my understanding (and personal experience) is that for most people it resolves as you adjust to the medication.

I take metformin 500mg TID and eat a moderately lowish carb (100g/day) diet. I can't eat too much fat or it upsets my digestion. With this I can keep my general BG readings in the "prediabetes" range. My nemesis has always been fasting glucose and after exercise. I'm really frustrated with the...

Yes. I was diagnosed pre-D after presenting with diabetic symptoms after a viral illness and now take metformin. Diet (low carb) controlled it well for a while, until it didn't. So my GP tried me on a low dose of metformin, which fixed it for a while, but then the fasting glucose started rising...

Yes, if I eat too many carbs, and my blood sugar goes high as a result, I can NOT stay awake at all. I understand this feeling. A nap usually has me feeling much better. Some people find that a walk after eating helps. I also notice this utter exhaustion at postprandial (post-meal) levels that...

Based on what you've shared here I'd guess you're in the "grey zone" where some clinicians would call you prediabetic based on indications of some impaired fasting glucose (the 2 lab tests btw 100 & 125) and others wouldn't (with fine A1C results). What would it change for you if you were...

I am concerned at how not-concerned your care providers seem to be about your high blood sugar test results. I hope you can get someone more responsive to look at your case.

Thanks. This whole thing started after I had mono/EBV about 6y ago now (was very symptomatic with classic diabetes symptoms), and I've had low c-peptide every time I've been tested, but it's been steady and not deteriorating, although my need for metformin has increased over the years. I was...

Hi folks, I've felt quite well managed and haven't been thinking much about my pre/diabetes for the past couple years, which has been lovely. My sugars have been okay (in prediabetic range both FBG and HbA1c) and I've been steady on 500 of metformin 3x daily for about 3y now. I still make some...

Thanks, friends. Send my partner to the store to look for stevia-sweetened ice cream. (I'm allergic to milk so only a few options but I think I found one stocked locally.) If no luck with that, I'll have to try the whisky! ;)

What do you use for cold foods on a sore throat, when eating LC? I've been sick and I want are ice cream and smoothies--have been making yogurt/spinach smoothies with just a little fruit, but seeking other ideas. Thanks!

I would echo everything Antje77 says above. Don't panic. You've made a lot of big changes! Great job! Why don't you see what their effect has been, and then if you need to do more, explore reducing overall carbs, and investing in a metre for rapid feedback on specific foods that might be a...