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Incredible effort! This is really inspirational. Thanks

Thanks - I did have C-Peptide test in 2023 as the doctor suspected LADA(?) but it came back fine. I agree about balance. I had a spell...

Well done on your weight loss @LeftPeg. Keto diets can be tough. Some find it relatively easy, whilst others struggle. My personal...

To echo the above, maybe avoid the obvious high-carb items like ice creams and donuts (at least in huge quantities) but otherwise eat...

Of course, I'm on 500mg Metformin twice a day, and Gliclazide 80mg twice a day. I also reduced my weight from 17st to 13.5st within six...

@LeftPeg , your blood sugars did rise pretty quickly in a year. I see you are oral meds , may I ask what blood sugar lowering meds you...

Have you been on Metformin for long? It may be a short-term side-effect while your body adjusts. But if it's a more permanent reaction...

I'd like to know what the A1C actually is, and was for the last five years...?

Hi - it was 103 upon diagnosis in August 2018. My doctor had flagged me as pre-diabetic earlier in 2018 during a blood test for...

Just checking in to offer solidarity and support. I have massive health anxiety too. My doctor told me yesterday I was at high risk of...

Went for my annual review yesterday, and was told that I was at very high risk of a stroke or heart attack due to my uncontrolled A1C...