Recent Content by Haddo16

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    Eating Out Normally Again Is Something I Dream Of

    I was diagnosed type 2 a year ago today with a HBA1c of 78 I’ve lost 5 stone in weight and last three readings for my HAB1c have been 38 and less I’ve cut down on carbs but not completely I have oats or weetabix for breakfast I have 1 wholemeal bread role for lunch still have sweet potatoes...
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    Yearly test

    A year ago was diagnosed type 2 diabetic wit. Hba1c Of 78 and put on metformin six month later lost 4 stone and Hba1c of 38 and told to come off metformin. To day got my blood results back for yearly test with a Hba1c of 37 to say I’m pleased is an understatement I don’t mean to sound as if I’m...
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    Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

    Range between 5.1and 6.1 never lower or higher for the last 3 months or so
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    Type 2s: What have you eaten today?

    Fasting blood sugar 5.6 morning after Porridge and raspberries Wholemeal bread role sandwich with beef and tomato Boiled egg and a apple and pear chicken ragu with wholemeal noodles Hand full of nuts bloods 6.1 2 hours after meal
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    New to type 2 Diabetes

    You can do it with the right mind set and family support I went from 16st 10 in June to 13st 9 in 3 months Ha1c of 78 to 38, Eat health cutout carbs like whitebread, find what food works for you and exercise. It’s not an exact science trial and error a lot of the time. Good luck hope it goes as...
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    Pleasing results

    Had some good news today, Diagnose type 2 in early June Ha1c of 73 mmol/mol, then 65 3weeks later, move on 3 months lost 3 stone and new Ha1c of 38 mmol/mol. I know it’s not the end but happy!
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    New to this

    New to this, was diagnosed type 2 in June and have come to terms with it quickly and thought I needed to do something positive so I’ve lost 2 stone 4lb and changed diet to say this I’ve had no or little contact with doctor / nurse And no mentioned of Taking blood readings, should I and am I...
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    Introduce Yourself: Answer Some Personal Questions

    Type 2 diagnosis in june
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    stopping smoking with diabetes

    Hi new to this but told had type 2 in late June and have come to terms with quite quickly and knew I needed to do something positive( had no symptoms what so ever) but I’ve had little or no contact with doctors or nurse. Im on Metformin but haven’t be told to test bloods, should I be. I feel...
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    Introduce Yourself: Answer Some Personal Questions

    - What is your name? Pete - How old are you? 54 - Are you male or female? Male last time I looked - Which country are you from? Uk - Which city/area do you live in? Leeds - Are you religious? No - Pick three words to describe your personality. I’d like to think funny,loyal and happy - Do you...
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    Hi I’m new to this site and to type 2 diabetes,

    Hi I’m new to this site and to type 2 diabetes,