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    HBa1c - 4 months after diagnosis

    thanks Jane. I'm going to see my GP tomorrow and discuss with him in more detail. He did say that Metfomin seems to reduce heart problems. Ray
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    HBa1c - 4 months after diagnosis

    I was diagnosed with T2 at the end of April this year. My first Hba1c blood test showed: BS 10.8% Total Cholesterol 6 I was put on 40mg Gliclazide twice a day. I also started regular exercise and a low carb diet. Eliminated potatoes, rice, pasta plus sweet things, chocolate, cakes etc. I've...
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    Confused - what is a 'good' level?

    jaykay, You seem to be doing really well, especially with the weight loss and exercise. That will really start to cut down potential diabetes complications. I was diagnosed with T2 around the same time as you. I'd already lost a lot of weight before being diagnosed and only have another 10lb to...
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    Hemoxide II

    Does anyone have any views or experience on Hemoxide II?
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    I think I'm doing a good job

    I was diagnosed with T2 on May 18th. I was told that my Bg had been 16. The doctor put me on Gliclazide (half an 80mg tablet twice a day). I started testing myself when I wake up a saw the Bg levels start to fall quite quickly, within a week I was down to 8 to 9. I'm now consistently betwwen 5...
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    Hi

    I was diagnosed 2 weeks ago with Type 2 Diabetes. Partly age (56) and I do remember my grandmother having Diabetes. I'd had 2 fasting blood tests which were at 16. I've been on 40mg of Gliclazide twice a day for 2 weeks and testing myself daily, before breakfast for just over a week. The 7 day...
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