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Hi Can anyone tell me how often the fasting Hb1ac test should be done? I'm pretty sure when I was first diagnosed, my DSN said it should be every three months but my GP nurse has said today it should only be once a year and the non fasting is every three months?? I've had the fasting tests...

Hi Crazzychic Idon't know more - and I hope i know some slightly different stuff! Everyone is different and it may not be for you, but I hope this helps. I cut my carbs drastically too when I was first diagnosed. I was also advised by my dietician to choose foods according to their glycemic...

My mum has been type 2 for 21 years. She is still on tablets only. My friends dad has been type 2 for more than 30 years and he too is on tablets only. So tell her that even though she thinks eventually insulin will be needed, it may not be for another 30 years as long as you can keep your BG...

If you are told to test only twice, but feel you need to test more often, do it! As long as you are sensible about it your GP or nurse wont have a leg to stand on. With my last pregnancy, I had gestational diabetes. I used between 5-7 strips a day. The PCT pharmacist ' reviewed' my notes and...