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6.2 this morning yippee at last normal readings

I've lost nearly 2 stone since diagnosis in mid October can't believe it just changing what I eat.

6.1 lowest it's ever been but started insulin on Thursday which has made an incredible difference.

I'm just wondering if anyone can help me . I've only been diagnosed about a month so I'm new to all this . I'm experiencing an uncomfortable feeling in the back of my legs . It's like I've been on my feet all day and my legs ache . It's becoming more frequently aswell . If I take some ibuprofen...

Yes I'm on meds which has helped and changing diet .[emoji4]

Is there something wrong with them as that's the meter I was given by my surgery . The caresens and the strips for them .

All the advice on here has also helped . Thank you so much everyone [emoji4]

I've lost 1 stone in a month since diagnosis and an under active thyroid. Now on meds so that's helped and cutting out the rubbish crisps and chocolate etc ....

I have no diabetic friends either . Like you my husband and children are supportive but aren't diabetic. My mum is but hers is controlled now and doesn't understand why my readings aren't the same etc... but everyone is different their bodies tolerate or not different things . So I feel quite...

I went to the doctors for re occurring thrush. She tested a urine sample and it contained glucose . Straight away she wanted blood tests and tested my blood sugar . Which read 22.2 oh my . Results came back type 2 diabetes and very under active thyroid. That was such a shock to me . Now on...

I also get aching at the back of my legs when my levels are high . Although newly diagnosed so i didn't know if it was to do with my bg levels . After reading other people have a similar thing obviously it is . I have found this forum fantastic for advice .

It's a big shock isn't it . Although mine has been there for a while they are saying .my sugar level was 22.2 . Although checked yesterday and 18.1 so it's starting to come down.

I was told on Wednesday.

I have been started on metformin and meds for under active thyroid meds 125mg.

Good evening, I've just been diagnosed with type 2 and under active thyroid gland. Just getting my head around it all.