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I was diagnosed 4 weeks ago, today. Even though I knew it was inevitable (with my family history and twice gestational diabetic), it was still a shock. I immediately took drastic measures. I have in the past 4 weeks, I have lost 18lbs and brought my BMI down from 26.8 to 23.6 (still overweight...

I find it interesting that the NHS would not want to spend money on test strips but will still have the handle the complications of diabetes at a much higher cost. Penny wise, pound foolish.

Well done Drayman4! x

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Symptoms from during my gestational diabetic stages and now my newly diagnosed diabetic phase: Highs: weird feeling in the head, very thirsty, dry mouth. General feeling of not feeling well. Lows (insulin dependant gestational diabetic twice): Extreme hunger and shakiness. Always woke me up...

Hi Diabolic Sister I agree with Anjum. Like her, my family is seeped in the illness. I am of South Asian descent, so even though I wasn't massively overweight, my BMI was OBESE in terms of BMI index for South Asians. Even though, I have brought it down to almost 24, I am still officially...

Hi I am curious as to why this study isn't more largely implemented? From my own experience, in the last month, a VLCD has brought my newly diagnosed diabetes well within normal ranges. Fasting reading 5.0-5.5, down from 7.0. Post meal reading 6.0-6.5, down from 12! I have lost 16 lbs and I...

Hi Tashaleigh I was diagnosed 22/02. Went on a VLCD (something like Newcastle) using Cambridge. I have lost 16 lbs so far (only 8 days of sole source and then eating low calorie), my glucose levels is back to normal. My blood pressure has lowered considerably and my HbA1C is 42 or 6%. I expect...

Thank goodness I didn't see your post until now! lol! I have lost 16lbs, in less than a month, my blood glucose is well within normal range and my blood pressure is down to 106/70ish. My HbA1c is 6% or 42mmol/mol. I think the mind can be a very powerful tool. :)

Almost a month since my diagnosis of hypertension and diabetes. I have lost 16 lbs. My blood pressure is 106/70 and my blood glucose are well within the normal range. As I am still diet and exercise controlled and my goal was to reverse this, I think I have achieved it. I still want to lose...

Re: Diagnosed on Friday 22/02/13 One week since diagnosis. Weight: 9 st 11 Fasting Blood Glucose: 6 Blood pressure: 132/82

You can start by going on a low carb diet, this will help you lose weight and help control your glucose levels. Unfortunately, I'm not a doctor, so I suggest getting advice from your GP.

Before my diagnosis, it was a recurrent problem (surprised they didn't test me earlier, 2 gestational diabetic pregnancies and two Type 2 parents, but that's another story) Ask for Diflucan x 3. You take a tablet 1 a week for 3 weeks. Use Vagisal to numb the discomfort.

Hi I am on a mission to reverse my diagnosis and I seem to be doing it! Well done, it's inspirational to hear that it can be done. I'm not even on diabetic meds. I went on a very low calorie diet (A version of the Newcastle Diet) and I am getting readings of 5.3-6.4. It'll be a week since my...

I got it the first time, during my third pregnancy, only diagnosed at 32 weeks. Also got pre-eclampsia, and placenta praevia grade 4 to boot. Went on insulin. Many hospital stays, glucose sliding scales and the like. She was born at 38 weeks by elective c-section. 2 days in special care. Fourth...