Recent Content by SlimType2

Thank you for this! In that case, as I have seen a significant A1C reduction already I'm not sure if what I have is T2 (despite the doctors telling me that I do). Considering what you've mentioned below, I can say the below from my perspective: 1. My insulin levels (through a c-peptide blood...

Thank you for this! My experience with muscle building so far (as my muscle mass is very low) is that the carbs do help in being able to lift heavier (and thus increase muscle mass). But I completely agree when we talk about cardiovascular exercise (Low Intensity Steady State in particular)...

Hi! So my c-peptide was checked and came up as adequate. Thank you for the information about Covid-induced T1, I will take that away and read about it. As a vegetarian, lowering carbs has been very tough. However, I seemed to have achieved a result with it (HBA1c down to 79 from 116 in...

So this is an interesting one, thank you for your comment! This forum provides so much support and I'm grateful for it I've recently seen a diabetes-specialist dietician who looked at my numbers and said that I should explore introducing more low GI carbs into my diet, as I have an overall...

Hello and thank you very much for responding! No true genetic connection - my mother has just been diagnosed as a T2 but at the age of 58. I've seen an endocrinologist and been tested for T1 - tested negative. Recently had a pancreas CT scan (Waiting for results). My currently estimated hba1c...

Well done everyone! I'm down to 79 (3rd week of Feb) after being newly diagnosed (116 at the beginning of January!) One tablet and mostly diet/exercise. However I have no weight to lose (currently a male weighing 57.5kg!) Any advice?

Likewise! 65 is really good going (a number that I would be happy to get to in 3 months for sure!)

Hello! In Jan 2024 I was given a HBA1C of 116 mmol/mol. Startled and alarmed, the doctors said that i needed to be on 4 tablets of Metformin a day but that would need to be titrated up with time. I was told that because my height and weight do not resemble a Type 2 Diabetic (Male - 172cm -...

Hello! I'm in a similar situation - in Jan 2024 I was given a HBA1C of 116 mmol/mol. Startling and alarmed, the doctors said that i needed to be on 4 tablets a day but that would need to be titrated up with time. I was told that because my height and weight do not resemble a Type 2 Diabetic...