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"It's pointless monitoring BG when type 2..."

Hi zand, Any chance you could update me with how you got on with the Freestyle Libre. My wife and I are considering doing the same thing to gain...

Post by: Birch59, Jan 9, 2019 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Confused by BG readings after blowout!

Thanks to all that responded. The wealth of experience on this forum is excellent. I would really like to buy a Freestyle Libre to get a better...

Post by: Birch59, Dec 9, 2018 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Confused by BG readings after blowout!

Hello Britishpub, Since my diagnosis, my alcoholic drink selection tends to be Red wine or a G&T, but I have noticed previously that having had a...

Post by: Birch59, Dec 7, 2018 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Confused by BG readings after blowout!

I was diagnosed T2 in May this year (Hba1c=50). Switched to reduced carb/Mediterranean diet and 30mins exercise per day and managed to lose 17Kg...

Thread by: Birch59, Dec 7, 2018, 12 replies, in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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T2 Reversal In 3 Months - There Is Hope

The great thing about the change in lifestyle is that you feel so much better for it, as well as getting the HBA1C under control. We both lost...

Post by: Birch59, Oct 15, 2018 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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Help With Diet

Hi, With an HBA1C of 44 you are still in the Pre Diabetic range, so it could be worse. My wife and I were diagnosed T2 3 months ago (HBA1c 50 &...

Post by: Birch59, Aug 22, 2018 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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Got Rid Of Diabetes Type 2 - This Is How

Many congratulations on your success. I have to admire your exercise and diet routine. Love the big blow out! My wife and I just reversed our...

Post by: Birch59, Aug 21, 2018 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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T2 Reversal In 3 Months - There Is Hope

Wow, as if by magic, I awoke this morning to a report on BBC News that a study in the USA indicates that a low carb diet takes 4 years off your...

Post by: Birch59, Aug 17, 2018 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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T2 Reversal In 3 Months - There Is Hope

Many thanks to you all for the encouragement.

Post by: Birch59, Aug 16, 2018 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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T2 Reversal In 3 Months - There Is Hope

I do enjoy the low carb diet but miss a curry with some rice or some chips with my steak. I'm also slightly apprehensive of the long-term effects...

Post by: Birch59, Aug 16, 2018 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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T2 Reversal In 3 Months - There Is Hope

Hi Rachox, I'm surprised your Dr hasn't advised a reduction in the Metformin with readings in the mid 30's.

Post by: Birch59, Aug 16, 2018 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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T2 Reversal In 3 Months - There Is Hope

It does!! Problem is I am already thinking is it safe now to start introducing small portions of rice, potatoes and bread. Have you any experience...

Post by: Birch59, Aug 16, 2018 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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T2 Reversal In 3 Months - There Is Hope

Thanks, It really has helped a lot that we were both in the same boat. I guess it would be harder if only one partner had to make the changes....

Post by: Birch59, Aug 16, 2018 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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T2 Reversal In 3 Months - There Is Hope

My wife and I were both told we had T2 3 months ago. HBA1C's 50 & 52 respectively. It was a bit of a shock to us both I can tell you, especially...

Thread by: Birch59, Aug 16, 2018, 27 replies, in forum: Newly Diagnosed

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